Patents by Inventor Michael Gorton

Michael Gorton 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).

  • Tile levelling device
    Patent number: 10934724
    Abstract: A tile levelling device (10) includes a base portion (12) having an upper surface (14) and an opposing lower surface (16), the lower surface (16) being substantially planar; two stems (20) each having a proximal end frangibly connected to the base portion (120) and a distal end connected to a body (32), a generally rectangular hole (34) being defined by the stems (20) the base portion upper surface (14) and the body (32), the hole (34) being adapted to receive a wedge (50); and a stiffening formation (70) located at or near the interface between each stem (20) and the body (32).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 14, 2018
    Date of Patent: March 2, 2021
    Assignee: LEVTEC SYSTEMS PTY LTD
    Inventor: Michael Gorton
  • Tile levelling device
    Publication number: 20200173181
    Abstract: A tile levelling device (10) includes a base portion (12) having an upper surface (14) and an opposing lower surface (16), the lower surface (16) being substantially planar; two stems (20) each having a proximal end frangibly connected to the base portion (120) and a distal end connected to a body (32), a generally rectangular hole (34) being defined by the stems (20) the base portion upper surface (14) and the body (32), the hole (34) being adapted to receive a wedge (50); and a stiffening formation (70) located at or near the interface between each stem (20) and the body (32).
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 14, 2018
    Publication date: June 4, 2020
    Inventor: Michael GORTON
  • Tile levelling device
    Patent number: 8800246
    Abstract: A tile levelling device includes a base portion having an upper surface and an opposing lower surface, one or more recesses being formed in the upper surface. The tile levelling device also includes a stem frangibly connected to the base portion at or near a low point of said recess, the stem including a hole adapted to receive a wedge.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 27, 2013
    Date of Patent: August 12, 2014
    Inventor: Michael Gorton
  • TILE LEVELLING DEVICE
    Publication number: 20140033640
    Abstract: A tile levelling device includes a base portion having an upper surface and an opposing lower surface, one or more recesses being formed in the upper surface. The tile levelling device also includes a stem frangibly connected to the base portion at or near a low point of said recess, the stem including a hole adapted to receive a wedge.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 27, 2013
    Publication date: February 6, 2014
    Inventor: Michael Gorton