Patents by Inventor Terry Sterling

Terry Sterling 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).

  • Paint groove stud
    Patent number: 7282662
    Abstract: A weld stud includes a cylindrical body having an outer surface and opposing first and second ends. At least one groove is formed in the outer surface of the cylindrical body. The groove extends helically about the cylindrical body from the first end toward the second end of the cylindrical body. A thread is formed on the cylindrical body and extends longitudinally from the first end towards the second end of the cylindrical body. The thread projects radially outward from the cylindrical body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 12, 2005
    Date of Patent: October 16, 2007
    Assignee: Nelson Stud Welding, Inc.
    Inventors: Clark Champney, Terry Sterling
  • Paint groove stud
    Publication number: 20070131658
    Abstract: A weld stud includes a cylindrical body having an outer surface and opposing first and second ends. At least one groove is formed in the outer surface of the cylindrical body. The groove extends helically about the cylindrical body from the first end toward the second end of the cylindrical body. A thread is formed on the cylindrical body and extends longitudinally from the first end towards the second end of the cylindrical body. The thread projects radially outward from the cylindrical body.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 12, 2005
    Publication date: June 14, 2007
    Inventors: Clark Champney, Terry Sterling