Patents by Inventor Keith Leroy Cole

Keith Leroy Cole 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).

  • Automated foam panel apparatus, blade, and associated method
    Patent number: 8397387
    Abstract: An apparatus and associated method for constructing prefabricated foam panels is provided. While making a longitudinal pass over a foam block, the apparatus flattens the foam block, cuts longitudinal kerfs in the foam block, and draws metal studs into the kerfs. The apparatus comprises a unique, heated blade having a shape similar to the cross section of a metal stud. The blade kerfs foam blocks, including blocks made of recycled or low-grade foam. The associated method includes kerfing the foam blocks by passing the blade through the foam blocks and drawing metal studs into the kerfs.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 17, 2008
    Date of Patent: March 19, 2013
    Assignee: Systeco Ltd SECZ
    Inventors: Kenneth R. Cole, Keith Leroy Cole, John Ray Cole
  • Automated foam panel apparatus, blade, and associated method
    Publication number: 20100011701
    Abstract: An apparatus and associated method for constructing prefabricated foam panels is provided. While making a longitudinal pass over a foam block, the apparatus flattens the foam block, cuts longitudinal kerfs in the foam block, and draws metal studs into the kerfs. The apparatus comprises a unique, heated blade having a shape similar to the cross section of a metal stud. The blade kerfs foam blocks, including blocks made of recycled or low-grade foam. The associated method includes kerfing the foam blocks by passing the blade through the foam blocks and drawing metal studs into the kerfs.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 17, 2008
    Publication date: January 21, 2010
    Inventors: Kenneth R. Cole, Keith Leroy Cole, John Ray Cole