Patents by Inventor Roy Searle

Roy Searle 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).

  • Recess filling apparatus
    Patent number: 8152039
    Abstract: A recess filling apparatus forms part of, or is for use with, a tool for driving a multiplicity of fixing elements into a work surface. The apparatus utilizes a dispensing strip defining a multiplicity of chambers containing filler material, each chamber containing sufficient filler material for use with a single fixing element. The apparatus comprises means to support the dispensing strip, and means for locating a chamber that contains filler material in or adjacent to the path of a fixing element, and for advancing the dispensing strip prior to driving the next fixing element.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 6, 2011
    Date of Patent: April 10, 2012
    Assignee: Nail Seal Limited
    Inventors: Roy Searle, Jan Holland
  • Recess Filling Apparatus
    Publication number: 20110259474
    Abstract: A recess filling apparatus forms part of, or is for use with, a tool for driving a multiplicity of fixing elements into a work surface. The apparatus utilises a dispensing strip defining a multiplicity of chambers containing filler material, each chamber containing sufficient filler material for use with a single fixing element. The apparatus comprises means to support the dispensing strip, and means for locating a chamber that contains filler material in or adjacent to the path of a fixing element, and for advancing the dispensing strip prior to driving the next fixing element.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 6, 2011
    Publication date: October 27, 2011
    Applicant: NAIL SEAL LIMITED
    Inventors: Roy Searle, Jan Holland
  • Recess filling apparatus
    Patent number: 7963428
    Abstract: A recess filling apparatus forms part of, or is for use with, a tool for driving a multiplicity of fixing elements into a work surface. The apparatus utilises a dispensing strip defining a multiplicity of chambers containing filler material, each chamber containing sufficient filler material for use with a single fixing element. The apparatus comprises means to support the dispensing strip, and means for locating a chamber that contains filler material in or adjacent to the path of a fixing element, and for advancing the dispensing strip prior to driving the next fixing element.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 22, 2008
    Date of Patent: June 21, 2011
    Assignee: Nail Seal Limited
    Inventors: Roy Searle, Jan Holland
  • Recess Filling Apparatus
    Publication number: 20090188822
    Abstract: A recess filling apparatus forms part of, or is for use with, a tool for driving a multiplicity of fixing elements into a work surface. The apparatus utilises a dispensing strip defining a multiplicity of chambers containing filler material, each chamber containing sufficient filler material for use with a single fixing element. The apparatus comprises means to support the dispensing strip, and means for locating a chamber that contains filler material in or adjacent to the path of a fixing element, and for advancing the dispensing strip prior to driving the next fixing element.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 22, 2008
    Publication date: July 30, 2009
    Inventors: Roy Searle, Jan Holland