Patents by Inventor Laurie D. Higgins

Laurie D. Higgins 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).

  • Patent number: 6637728
    Abstract: A plastic fence section comprises a series of connected hollow chambers with at least upper and lower horizontal chambers extending the length of the fence section for receiving reinforcing members. The fence section is made of plastic material. The hollow chambers are separated by pinch off regions. The fence section provides a visual block and has a similar appearance on either side of the fence section. The fence section has a post edge and a panel joining edge. The panel joining edge is adapted to engage and overlap with a second fence panel section.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 28, 2001
    Date of Patent: October 28, 2003
    Assignee: GSW Inc.
    Inventors: Fredrick M. Pettit, Laurie D. Higgins
  • Publication number: 20020023406
    Abstract: The railing section includes an integral component defining an upper rail, a lower rail and a series of spindles or balusters or other screening or blocking structure therebetween which forms a structural connection between said rails. These components are interconnected by hollow cavities which can receive a reinforcing material. The railing section is preferrably made by blow molding and the upper and lower rails can receive structural members interior to the rails to improve the strength of the railing section.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 11, 2001
    Publication date: February 28, 2002
    Applicant: GSW INC.
    Inventors: Fredrick M. Pettit, Laurie D. Higgins
  • Publication number: 20020000545
    Abstract: A picket fence section is made as a single integral plastic component. The fence section can be made in various length including a length appropriate for securement between posts spaced at eight foot centers. The picket fence section is preferrably of a high density polyethylene material and made by blow molding.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 28, 2001
    Publication date: January 3, 2002
    Applicant: GSW INC.
    Inventors: Fredrick M. Pettit, Laurie D. Higgins
  • Publication number: 20020000544
    Abstract: A plastic fence section comprises a series of connected hollow chambers with at least upper and lower horizontal chambers extending the length of the fence section for receiving reinforcing members. The fence section is made of plastic material. The hollow chambers are separated by pinch off regions. The fence section provides a visual block and has a similar appearance on either side of the fence section. The fence section has a post edge and a panel joining edge. The panel joining edge is adapted to engage and overlap with a second fence panel section.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 28, 2001
    Publication date: January 3, 2002
    Applicant: GSW INC.
    Inventors: Fredrick M. Pettit, Laurie D. Higgins
  • Patent number: D455839
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 24, 2001
    Date of Patent: April 16, 2002
    Assignee: GSW Inc.
    Inventors: Fredrick M. Pettit, Laurie D. Higgins
  • Patent number: D459494
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 24, 2001
    Date of Patent: June 25, 2002
    Assignee: GSW Inc.
    Inventors: Fredrick M. Petitt, Laurie D. Higgins
  • Patent number: D463036
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 24, 2001
    Date of Patent: September 17, 2002
    Assignee: GSW Inc.
    Inventors: Frederick M. Petitt, Laurie D. Higgins
  • Patent number: D466614
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 15, 2002
    Date of Patent: December 3, 2002
    Assignee: ASW Inc.
    Inventors: Fredrick M. Pettit, Laurie D. Higgins