Patents by Inventor Robert H. Gow

Robert H. Gow 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).

  • Bamboo support base assembled from helical structure
    Patent number: 6047931
    Abstract: A support base made of bamboo culms is provided. Culms forming legs for support are cut to form a flat surface on the ends of culms contacting a floor. Holes are drilled through the culms at selected distances and angles so as to allow the culms to form a support having a waist. The structure is supported by wires, cord, rope or similar members through the holes that are placed in tension when a load is applied to the base. Spacers, preferably of bamboo culms having a smaller diameter than the legs, are placed over the wires between legs of the base.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 15, 1999
    Date of Patent: April 11, 2000
    Assignees: Bamboo Fencer, Inc., Xixim Del Sureste Sa De C.V.
    Inventors: David B. Flanagan, Robert H. Gow
  • Bamboo rod panel
    Patent number: 5916105
    Abstract: Bamboo panels and method for forming from bamboo culms and rods are provided. Curved culms from clump bamboo having holes in a selected plane are placed on rods having diameters slightly smaller than the holes, such that forces on the tough skin of bamboo culms are used to hold the culms in a straight or other selected configuration. The panels may be used in fences, furniture, walls and other structures.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 18, 1997
    Date of Patent: June 29, 1999
    Assignee: Robert H. Gow
    Inventor: Robert H. Gow
  • Bamboo workpiece, molding and trim and method for making
    Patent number: 5675951
    Abstract: Bamboo molding or trim is provided from the interior of bamboo culms. The bamboo is divided into pieces which may be laminated to form workpieces from which the molding or trim is formed. Selected cross-sections, spindles and other forms are provided. The bamboo may be treated for resistance to decay or to increase dimensional stability.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 12, 1995
    Date of Patent: October 14, 1997
    Inventor: Robert H. Gow
  • Bamboo pallet
    Patent number: 5636577
    Abstract: Pallets for storage or movement of goods are provided having bamboo members. Split bamboo forms cross-members and successive layers as part of the two major surfaces of pallets. Bamboo culms are used for beams of a pallet or as components in a post-type structure. Frames of split bamboo may be fastened and removed from beams or posts of bamboo to allow more compact movement of pallets not in use. Elongated posts of bamboo culms may be used to join individual pallets for multi-deck pallets.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 14, 1995
    Date of Patent: June 10, 1997
    Inventor: Robert H. Gow
  • Dental instruments having diamond-like working surface
    Patent number: 5299937
    Abstract: Disclosed are dental instruments having a working surface comprising a diamond-like coating. The coating may be applied by the laser ablation process. Also disclosed is a method of operating on teeth or dental workpieces by contacting the teeth or workpieces with a diamond-like coating.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 29, 1992
    Date of Patent: April 5, 1994
    Assignee: SI Diamond Technology, Inc.
    Inventor: Robert H. Gow