Patents by Inventor Marvin Dorris

Marvin Dorris 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).

  • Carpet fastener
    Patent number: 4759096
    Abstract: The present invention is a carpet fastener for securing an edge of an expanse of carpet against a vertical surface having a face board secured thereto. The fastener includes a carpet retaining portion and a face board engaging portion. During installation, the face board engaging portion is inserted into a gap formed between the floor surface and the underside of the face board. Protrusions on the face board engaging portion rigidly secure the fastener so that nails or glue are not required.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 16, 1987
    Date of Patent: July 26, 1988
    Inventor: Marvin Dorris