Patents by Inventor Walter H. Trudeau

Walter H. Trudeau 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).

  • Drywall repair tool and method
    Patent number: 7540122
    Abstract: A drywall repair tool for repairing a localized defect in drywall, and the method of using same, the tool having a conical abrading surface, a circular cutting rim and an annular abutment collar, whereby rotation of the tool creates a hole having a conical wall, where the inner diameter of the hole is smaller than the outer diameter, such that a replacement plug having a conical wall corresponding to the size and configuration of the conical wall of the hole can be readily positioned within the hole and adhesively secured.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 7, 2005
    Date of Patent: June 2, 2009
    Inventor: Walter H. Trudeau