Patents by Inventor Terry Gilliland

Terry Gilliland 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).

  • The method of forming an interlocking joint for a lean-to structure
    Patent number: 4916881
    Abstract: A lean-to construction is provided in which a horizontal beam is supported between a supporting structure and a vertical beam spaced from the supporting structure. The vertical and horizontal beams have interengaged end portions and a mortis and tenon joint is provided with a tongue having a configuration to vector the forces resulting from the weight of the horizontal beam into vertical and horizontal forces which urge the vertical beam to tilt towards the horizontal beam and supporting structure, thereby to make the structure more reliable.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 27, 1988
    Date of Patent: April 17, 1990
    Assignee: Four Seasons Solar Products Corporation
    Inventor: Terry Gilliland
  • Interlocking joint for a lean-to structure, or the like and related method
    Patent number: 4823519
    Abstract: A lean-to construction is provided in which a horizontal beam is supported between a supporting structure and a vertical beam spaced from the supporting structure. The vertical and horizontal beams have interengaged end portions and a mortise and tenon joint is provided with a tongue having a configuration to vector the forces resulting from the weight of the horizontal beam into vertical and horizontal forces which urge the vertical beam to tilt towards the horizontal beam and supporting structure, thereby to make the structure more reliable.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 22, 1986
    Date of Patent: April 25, 1989
    Assignee: Four Seasons Solar Products Corp.
    Inventor: Terry Gilliland