Patents by Inventor Michael M. Tull

Michael M. Tull 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: 6526712
    Abstract: A corner assembly for covering a junction between adjacent walls includes first and second members, each formed from an extruded composite material comprising wood fiber and polyethylene resin. The first member includes a tongue extending from one end thereof. The second member includes a groove formed in one side thereof, such that when the tongue is received within the groove, the first side of the first member and the first end of the second member are disposed generally coplanar.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 2, 2001
    Date of Patent: March 4, 2003
    Assignee: Advanced Environmental Recycling Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Joseph G. Brooks, Michael M. Tull, James E. Roach
  • Publication number: 20020170252
    Abstract: A corner assembly for covering a junction between adjacent walls includes first and second members, each formed from an extruded composite material comprising wood fiber and polyethylene resin. The first member includes a tongue extending from one end thereof. The second member includes a groove formed in one side thereof, such that when the tongue is received within the groove, the first side of the first member and the first end of the second member are disposed generally coplanar.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 2, 2001
    Publication date: November 21, 2002
    Inventors: Joseph G. Brooks, Michael M. Tull, James E. Roach
  • Patent number: 5611173
    Abstract: A continuous sidelight threshold and door sill assembly for use with entryways having at least one fixed sidelight panel and a hinged door panel comprises an extruded aluminum frame having an elongated channel and a sloped sill. A vertically adjustable threshold cap is shorter than the channel is configured to fit in and be selectively positioned at a predetermined location along the channel. A separate panel cap is also configured to fit in the channel and be selectively positioned therealong. The assembly is universally adaptable to be used either with left handed, right handed, or double sided sidelight door entryways simply by positioning the threshold cap and the panel cap at respective appropriate locations along the channel. A removable paint shield is provided to protect the threshold and sill assembly from paint and damage during construction of a building in which the assembly is installed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 18, 1994
    Date of Patent: March 18, 1997
    Assignee: Headrick Manufacturing Co., Inc.
    Inventors: J. Charles Headrick, Robert T. Ellingson, Michael M. Tull