Patents by Inventor Michael John Earp

Michael John Earp 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).

  • Panel support device
    Patent number: 5884447
    Abstract: A device (1) for supporting a second panel in edge-to-edge relationship with a fixed panel, the support device (1) including a support plate (2), means (16) to permit the support plate (2) to be attached against the fixed panel, and means (4) for aligning the support plate (2) to overhang the fixed panel by an amount sufficient to support the second panel in the said relationship. The support plate may include a lip (5) to assist in placing the second panel on the support plate (2).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 1, 1996
    Date of Patent: March 23, 1999
    Inventor: Michael John Earp