Patents by Inventor Lou Bown

Lou Bown 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: 8070381
    Abstract: A base unit for a road stud is provided. In one embodiment, the base unit is made of plastic and has a recess with a plurality of projections. The projections extend over the floor of the recess for retaining a resilient insert within the recess. The base unit comprises a first portion representing the body of the base unit, and one or more additional portions fitted to said first portion, for example by adhesive bonding. Each of said projections may be formed from one or more planar elements. The base unit further has a front portion, a back portion, and opposing side walls, wherein the recess is located between the front and back portion and the opposing side walls. The underside of the front and back portions is provided with ribbing for transverse strengthening. A cavity is formed in the underside of each of the opposing side walls. A colorant may be added to the plastic of the base unit in order to color the base unit, for example to match the color of reflectors provided in the insert.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 19, 2006
    Date of Patent: December 6, 2011
    Assignee: Industrial Rubber PLC
    Inventors: Lou Bown, Dave Hill, Rod Ashton
  • Publication number: 20080179791
    Abstract: A base unit for a road stud is provided. In one embodiment, the base unit is made of plastic and has a recess with a plurality of projections. The projections extend over the floor of the recess for retaining a resilient insert within the recess. The base unit comprises a first portion representing the body of the base unit, and one or more additional portions fitted to said first portion, for example by adhesive bonding. Each of said projections may be formed from one or more planar elements. The base unit further has a front portion, a back portion, and opposing side walls, wherein the recess is located between the front and back portion and the opposing side walls. The underside of the front and back portions is provided with ribbing for transverse strengthening. A cavity is formed in the underside of each of the opposing side walls. A colourant may be added to the plastic of the base unit in order to colour the base unit, for example to match the colour of reflectors provided in the insert.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 19, 2006
    Publication date: July 31, 2008
    Applicant: D. YOUNG & COMPANY
    Inventors: Lou Bown, Dave Hill, Rod Ashton