Patents by Inventor Thomas A. Holstrom

Thomas A. Holstrom 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).

  • Compost cover tie-down system
    Patent number: 8572901
    Abstract: Compost cover tie-down systems for securing a compost cover using a perimeter element, struts and lashes are disclosed, wherein the lashes apply force to the struts which thereby apply a force to the perimeter element to aid in securing a compost cover. Configurations of struts for use with compost cover tie-down systems are also disclosed, which include perimeter engagement portions and lash engagement portions. Multiple configurations of the systems, struts, and lashes as well as methods of using the same are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 21, 2011
    Date of Patent: November 5, 2013
    Inventor: Thomas A. Holstrom
  • COMPOST COVER TIE-DOWN SYSTEM
    Publication number: 20120186620
    Abstract: Compost cover tie-down systems for securing a compost cover using a perimeter element, struts and lashes are disclosed, wherein the lashes apply force to the struts which thereby apply a force to the perimeter element to aid in securing a compost cover. Configurations of struts for use with compost cover tie-down systems are also disclosed, which include perimeter engagement portions and lash engagement portions. Multiple configurations of the systems, struts, and lashes as well as methods of using the same are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 21, 2011
    Publication date: July 26, 2012
    Inventor: Thomas A. Holstrom