Patents by Inventor Rodger G. Parent

Rodger G. Parent 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).

  • Retrofit friction pad for fluid material dispenser
    Patent number: 6401988
    Abstract: A friction pad to be used in conjunction with a cartridge in a caulking (or any cartridge type) dispenser. The invention contemplates using the friction pad in conjunction with an existing caulking dispenser to prevent the rotation of the cartridge by simply placing the friction pad in the front end of the dispenser. In its most basic embodiment, the present invention contemplates a friction pad adapted to be fitted between a front face of a cartridge type dispenser and a cartridge to prevent rotation of the cartridge, the friction pad comprises: a front face adapted to be fitted in engagement with front end of the dispenser; and a back face adapted to be fitted in engagement with the cartridge.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 1, 2001
    Date of Patent: June 11, 2002
    Inventors: Rodger G. Parent, Robert Fuller
  • Caulking Gun
    Patent number: 5875920
    Abstract: A caulking gun which is similar to a conventional caulking gun in all respects except that it is reduced in length, and accepts a caulking compound cartridge with a tube length preferably approximately one-half the length of a conventional cartridge tube. The caulking gun can fit into tight spaces such as cupboards, closets, behind doors, etc.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 29, 1996
    Date of Patent: March 2, 1999
    Inventor: Rodger G. Parent