Patents by Inventor Marvin W. Post

Marvin W. Post 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: 5873211
    Abstract: A bracket to hold a bricklayer's speed lead in position on a wall. The bracket, which is contoured to fit the speed lead, has two vertical flanges, one of which is longer than the other, a horizontal flange extending perpendicularly between the vertical flanges, and a stepped block beneath part of the horizontal flange at right angles to the horizontal flange and the longer vertical flange. The bracket is also provided with a rotatably mounted cam and a rotatably mounted bushing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 8, 1997
    Date of Patent: February 23, 1999
    Inventors: Marvin W. Post, deceased, by Marvin Post, Jr., executor
  • Patent number: 4569179
    Abstract: The invention is a speed lead for use in laying bricks, comprising a main L-shaped structure having side structures attached perpendicularly to either end of the main structure so as to define a generally rectangular opening, and reversible clips adjustably mounted on the side structures and having projections around which a mason's plumb line can be strung.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 1, 1985
    Date of Patent: February 11, 1986
    Inventor: Marvin W. Post