Patents by Inventor Thomas Ashlock

Thomas Ashlock 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).

  • Patent number: 5615722
    Abstract: A valance shape enhancement apparatus includes a flexible valance which has a longitudinal valance length. An inflatable valance shape enhancement assembly is provided which is substantially coextensive with the flexible valance along the longitudinal valance length. The flexible valance may be formed from a quantity of flexible material has two edges that are juxtaposed and is connected together, such that the flexible valance includes a longitudinally shaped pocket. The inflatable valance shape enhancement assembly is received in the longitudinally shaped pocket of the flexible valance. The inflatable valance shape enhancement assembly includes an inflatable body portion and a valve assembly is connected to the inflatable body portion. Preferably, the inflatable body portion is made of transparent material. In addition, the inflatable body portion may be made from elastic material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 27, 1995
    Date of Patent: April 1, 1997
    Inventors: Julie Garrett, Thomas Ashlock