Patents by Inventor Michael Alan Martin

Michael Alan Martin 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: 6179398
    Abstract: A corner piece is configured for rigidly joining together a pair of beams to form a frame. A main body includes a pair of pegs diverging outwardly therefrom for being inserted in corresponding sockets in respective ends of the beams. The body includes a crotch laterally separating the pegs at an inside corner for engaging the beams. The crotch permits inside welding to the corner piece. And, in a preferred embodiment, a corner bezel extends from the body to define an outside corner, and a corner seat is disposed in the body for receiving a gasket.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 29, 1999
    Date of Patent: January 30, 2001
    Inventor: Michael Alan Martin