Patents by Inventor Robert T. Elgin

Robert T. Elgin 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).

  • Carpet shim
    Patent number: 6062517
    Abstract: A shim for providing a gradual ramp between adjacent flooring materials includes a right angled triangular strip having grooved lines across its width for easy scoring with a knife for height adjustment. Fan-shaped end caps provided for abutment to the triangular strip and having corresponding grooved lines for height adjustment to provide a ramp across a 180.degree. radius.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 5, 1998
    Date of Patent: May 16, 2000
    Inventors: Joseph A. Torres, Robert T. Elgin