Patents by Inventor Paul W. Holley

Paul W. Holley 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).

  • Portable sawhorse workstation
    Patent number: 8757323
    Abstract: An improved sawhorse having an elongated body with a channel formed in an upper working surface thereof. The sawhorse also includes a ledger that is sized and shaped to be seated within the channel and a clamp that is operable to secure the ledger to the elongated body. The elongated body further includes a plurality of receptacles that are adapted to receive a corresponding plurality of support legs.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 3, 2010
    Date of Patent: June 24, 2014
    Assignee: Auburn University
    Inventors: Jacob Sutton, Tsailu Liu, Paul W. Holley
  • MULTIFUNCTIONAL SCAFFOLDING AND PUSHCART CONVERTIBLE UTILITY DEVICE
    Publication number: 20120222913
    Abstract: A multi-functional utility apparatus that is convertible between a scaffold configuration and a pushcart configuration. A pivotal coupling assembly between first and second subframes allows the subframes to be expanded for use as a scaffolding or collapsed for use as a pushcart.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 1, 2011
    Publication date: September 6, 2012
    Inventors: David C. CALVERT, Christopher R. WEBB, Tsailu LIU, Paul W. HOLLEY, Michael K. THOMPSON, W. Travis LONTZ, Grant L. BITTLE
  • SCREED GRIP
    Publication number: 20120141204
    Abstract: A gripping tool for engagement onto a board or other member used to screed concrete. The screed grip is formed of a resilient body having first and second side panels that engage the sides of the screed member under the internal resilience of its material of construction. The screed grip has an ergonomic contour to improve the efficiency of a user when screeding concrete, and is removable to allow for replacement of the screeding member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 5, 2011
    Publication date: June 7, 2012
    Inventors: Jared Alan CROUCH, Tsailu LIU, Paul W. HOLLEY
  • Tape measure anchoring accessory
    Patent number: 8191277
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a measuring tool having a substantially puck-shaped body having a top surface and a bottom surface. The tool also includes an elongated slot formed in the top surface and a fastener adjacent the bottom surface. The elongated slot is adapted to receive a portion of a tape measure. The fastener is operable to secure the measuring tool to the underlying work piece. Optionally, the fastener is a magnet.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 3, 2010
    Date of Patent: June 5, 2012
    Assignee: Auburn University
    Inventors: Robert S. Donovan, Tsailu Liu, Paul W. Holley, James S. Williams
  • PORTABLE SAWHORSE WORKSTATION
    Publication number: 20110233000
    Abstract: An improved sawhorse having an elongated body with a channel formed in an upper working surface thereof. The sawhorse also includes a ledger that is sized and shaped to be seated within the channel and a clamp that is operable to secure the ledger to the elongated body. The elongated body further includes a plurality of receptacles that are adapted to receive a corresponding plurality of support legs.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 3, 2010
    Publication date: September 29, 2011
    Applicant: AUBURN UNIVERSITY
    Inventors: Jacob SUTTON, Tsailu LIU, Paul W. HOLLEY
  • TAPE MEASURE ANCHORING ACCESSORY
    Publication number: 20110179662
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a measuring tool having a substantially puck-shaped body having a top surface and a bottom surface. The tool also includes an elongated slot formed in the top surface and a fastener adjacent the bottom surface. The elongated slot is adapted to receive a portion of a tape measure. The fastener is operable to secure the measuring tool to the underlying work piece. Optionally, the fastener is a magnet.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 3, 2010
    Publication date: July 28, 2011
    Applicant: AUBURN UNIVERSITY
    Inventors: Robert S. DONOVAN, Tsailu LIU, Paul W. HOLLEY, James S. WILLIAMS