Patents by Inventor Thomas C. Bowman

Thomas C. Bowman 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: 5357871
    Abstract: A molded polymeric lazy susan shelf comprising a horizontal support surface extending radially out from a central, post-receiving hub, a peripheral vertical rim at a outer periphery of the shelf and integral with the support surface, the peripheral rim having a radially inner panel and a radially outer panel spaced from each other and integrally joined by an upper surface, a plurality of vertical, generally cylindrical sleeves between the inner and outer panels at preselected spaced locations of said peripheral rim, each terminating at said upper surface so that said upper surface closes the upper ends of the sleeves, the sleeves having open bottom ends to receive and guide a drill bit inserted to drill an opening at said upper surface of selected ones of said sleeves to receive and provide lateral support for fence posts inserted therein, a plurality of radially extending support ribs beneath and integral with the support surface, and circumferential support rings intermediate the hub and peripheral rim, the
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 16, 1993
    Date of Patent: October 25, 1994
    Assignee: Midwest Design, Inc.
    Inventor: Thomas C. Bowman
  • Patent number: 4901965
    Abstract: A support assembly in which a standard and a support bracket are provided with interengaging components for securing the support bracket in a selected vertical position relative to the standard. The standard has two opposed, spaced surfaces between which are received a pair of locking tabs projecting from one side of the support bracket. Each locking tab is generally rectangular in cross section and is angled to present a sharp horizontally extending corner. When these locking tabs are positioned between the faces of the standard, and the free end of the support bracket is tilted downwardly, the upper latching tab moves toward and bites into a pair of ribs projecting from one of the opposed surfaces while the lower latching tab moves in the opposite direction to bite into a pair of projecting ribs from the opposite surface. When this occurs, the support bracket is fixed relative to the standard.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 21, 1989
    Date of Patent: February 20, 1990
    Inventor: Thomas C. Bowman
  • Patent number: 4022538
    Abstract: A seal and cover for expansion joints in roadways and bridges comprised of a block of elastomer having grooves extending downwardly from its top surface to allow for expansion and contraction. A metal plate is secured to the top of the elastomer block to protect the block and help carry the weight of vehicles over the joint. The plate may also have grooves in its top surface to reduce the likelihood of vehicles skidding as they cross the joint.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 25, 1973
    Date of Patent: May 10, 1977
    Assignee: Watson-Bowman Associates, Inc.
    Inventors: Stewart C. Watson, Thomas C. Bowman
  • Patent number: D364057
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 16, 1993
    Date of Patent: November 14, 1995
    Assignee: Midwest Design, Inc.
    Inventor: Thomas C. Bowman