Patents by Inventor Stephen E. Howell

Stephen E. Howell 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).

  • Publication number: 20090266027
    Abstract: A masonry or brick transport device is provided and is operable for receiving and retaining an array of bricks or other masonry products thereon such that masonry workers can easily lift, carry and transport the masonry products from one location (a storage location) to another (an installation location). The brick transport device provided includes a base frame carriage having at least two side rails and at least one interposing cross rail attached thereto. At least one, but preferably two, fork(s) operable for engaging and supporting a brick array are provided to the cross rail. Further, handle bars are provided for permitting a pair of workers to lift and transport the device. Optionally, a hook may be provided to the frame carriage for carrying a bucket or like device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 24, 2008
    Publication date: October 29, 2009
    Inventor: Stephen E. Howell
  • Publication number: 20090106992
    Abstract: An improved tool and method for vertically aligning bricks in a wall is provided. The tool may include an elongated member for placing against an outer face of a brick wall and a cross member for placing against a top course of brick in the brick wall. The cross member may be attached to the elongated member at a right angle thereto. Additionally, a position of a distal end of the cross member relative to the elongated member may be adjustable.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 8, 2008
    Publication date: April 30, 2009
    Applicant: QUICK LEADS LLC
    Inventor: Stephen E. Howell
  • Patent number: 7461461
    Abstract: An improved a tool for aiding in laying a brick wall a set distance from the base wall of a structure, and to confirm the verticality of the brick wall. The tool has an elongated member having a smooth face for contacting a wall of bricks, an end member is attached to the end of the elongated member at a right angle thereto, the end member being attached in an adjustable manner. The method of using the tool is also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 25, 2006
    Date of Patent: December 9, 2008
    Inventor: Stephen E. Howell