Patents by Inventor Lawrence Boucher

Lawrence Boucher 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).

  • DEVICE FOR HOLDING AND POSITIONING CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS
    Publication number: 20080209850
    Abstract: A device and method that allows the installation of construction materials, such as drywall, by a single person, is described. The device includes an extension (or hoist) section coupled at one end to a support that can receive and support a piece of drywall during installation. The extension section is further coupled to a base portion at the end opposite to the support. The base portion includes a pivot feature that serves to lift the construction materials into an elevated position once it has been positioned on the support. The extension is adjustable to install construction drywall on a stud wall at various heights. A stand member allows the drywall to be supported in the elevated position. The base portion is foldable between a transport position and an operating position to facilitate transport and shipping.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 7, 2008
    Publication date: September 4, 2008
    Inventors: Lawrence BOUCHER, Romeo Arvinte
  • Device for holding and positioning construction materials
    Patent number: 7387293
    Abstract: The present invention discloses a device and method that allows the installation of construction materials, such as drywall, by a single person. The device comprises an extension (or hoist) section coupled at one end to a support which can receive and support a piece of drywall during installation. The extension section is further coupled to a base portion at the end opposite to the support. The base portion includes a pivot feature that serves to lift the drywall once it has been positioned on the support. The extension is adjustable to install drywall on a stud wall at various heights. Advantageously, the device is lightweight, easily transportable and easy to use. The device's convenient design enables its utilization immediately upon reaching a construction site.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 22, 2004
    Date of Patent: June 17, 2008
    Assignee: Lawrence Boucher Construction Inc.
    Inventor: Lawrence Boucher
  • Device for holding and positioning construction materials
    Publication number: 20060137290
    Abstract: The present invention discloses a device and method that allows the installation of construction materials, such as drywall, by a single person. The device comprises an extension (or hoist) section coupled at one end to a support which can receive and support a piece of drywall during installation. The extension section is further coupled to a base portion at the end opposite to the support. The base portion includes a pivot feature that serves to lift the drywall once it has been positioned on the support. The extension is adjustable to install drywall on a stud wall at various heights. Advantageously, the device is lightweight, easily transportable and easy to use. The device's convenient design enables its utilization immediately upon reaching a construction site.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 22, 2004
    Publication date: June 29, 2006
    Inventor: Lawrence Boucher
  • Device for holding and positioning construction materials
    Patent number: D592822
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 7, 2008
    Date of Patent: May 19, 2009
    Assignee: A. Richard Tools Co.
    Inventors: Lawrence Boucher, Romeo Arvinte