Patents by Inventor John W. Appelt

John W. Appelt has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Back tack strip
    Patent number: 5516575
    Abstract: An upholstering device wherein a single piece upholstering device may be used to cover a surface, having both straight and curved perimeters, with fabric. The upholstering device has elevating sections and joining sections. The upholstering device forms its own piping when fabric is secured to perimeter of surface to be covered.Also, method of covering a surface with a single piece upholstering device. The fabric is secured to the surface with fasteners passing through the fabric and the joining section of the upholstering device. By securing the fabric to the surface, the elevating sections are drawn together, forming piping.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 1, 1993
    Date of Patent: May 14, 1996
    Assignee: Key Plastics Sales, Inc.
    Inventor: John W. Appelt
  • Method of upholstering
    Patent number: 5189772
    Abstract: An upholstering device wherein a single piece upholstering device may be used to cover a surface, having both straight and curved perimeters, with fabric. The upholstering device has elevating sections and joining sections. The upholstering device forms its own piping when fabric is secured to perimeter of surface to be covered.Also, method of covering a surface with a single piece upholstering device. The fabric is secured to the surface with fasteners passing through the fabric and the joining section of the upholstering device. By securing the fabric to the surface, the elevating sections are drawn together, forming piping.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 14, 1991
    Date of Patent: March 2, 1993
    Assignee: Key Plastics Sales, Inc.
    Inventor: John W. Appelt