Patents by Inventor Robert S. Donovan

Robert S. Donovan 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).

  • 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
  • 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