Patents by Inventor Thomas H. Abel

Thomas H. Abel 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).

  • Apparatus and method for creating and resurfacing ice
    Patent number: 5771698
    Abstract: An apparatus and method for creating and resurfacing ice for skating purposes. The apparatus comprises a rigid frame, a water dispersion member connected to the frame, a mat connected to the frame, and a water supply conduit connected to the water disperson member. This device is well suited for indoor and outdoor commercial public and private skating rinks, for community parks rinks and, for home or residential skating rinks.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 7, 1997
    Date of Patent: June 30, 1998
    Assignee: Abel Ice, Inc.
    Inventor: Thomas H. Abel