Patents by Inventor Mark E. Dodge

Mark E. Dodge 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).

  • Modular fencing components
    Patent number: 5421556
    Abstract: A plastic fence post and cap are secured to each other by a spring tab arrangement which is completely concealed after assembly. In one embodiment, a bottom section of the cap fits over the end of the post and tabs projecting inwardly from opposed panels of the bottom section extend into holes extending through opposed sides of the post. In a second embodiment, a bottom part of the cap is received within the tubular post and has outwardly extending tabs that spring into recesses provided along inner sidewall surfaces of the post.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 2, 1993
    Date of Patent: June 6, 1995
    Assignee: Associated Materials Inc.
    Inventors: Mark E. Dodge, Michael A. Fiume, Brian K. McGarry