Patents by Inventor William A. Downing

William A. Downing 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).

  • Publication number: 20160222598
    Abstract: An access mat is described having a rectangular body with a length dimension and a width dimension. The body includes three laminated layers of lumber, with each of the lumber having a longitudinal axis. A first layer of the three layers has a plurality of lumber, with the longitudinal axis of each lumber in a parallel orientation extending across the length dimension. A second layer of the three layers has a plurality of lumber with the longitudinal axis of each lumber in a parallel orientation extending across the width dimension. A third layer of the three layers has a plurality of lumber with the longitudinal axis of each lumber in an angular orientation relative to the longitudinal axis of the plurality of lumber of the second layer. Correctors are provided for connecting the body with other like bodies.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 4, 2016
    Publication date: August 4, 2016
    Inventor: William DOWNING
  • Patent number: 9303366
    Abstract: An access mat having a rectangular body with a length dimension and a width dimension. The body includes three laminated layers of lumber, with each of the lumber having a longitudinal axis. A first layer of the three layers has a plurality of lumber, with the longitudinal axis of each lumber in a parallel orientation extending across the length dimension. A second layer of the three layers has a plurality of lumber with the longitudinal axis of each lumber in a parallel orientation extending across the width dimension. A third layer of the three layers has a plurality of lumber with the longitudinal axis of each lumber in an angular orientation relative to the longitudinal axis of the plurality of lumber of the second layer. Connectors are provided for connecting the body with other like bodies.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 19, 2015
    Date of Patent: April 5, 2016
    Assignee: Structurlam Products Ltd.
    Inventor: William Downing
  • Publication number: 20150233065
    Abstract: An access mat is described having a rectangular body with a length dimension and a width dimension. The body includes three laminated layers of lumber, with each of the lumber having a longitudinal axis. A first layer of the three layers has a plurality of lumber, with the longitudinal axis of each lumber in a parallel orientation extending across the length dimension. A second layer of the three layers has a plurality of lumber with the longitudinal axis of each lumber in a parallel orientation extending across the width dimension. A third layer of the three layers has a plurality of lumber with the longitudinal axis of each lumber in an angular orientation relative to the longitudinal axis of the plurality of lumber of the second layer. Connectors are provided for connecting the body with other like bodies.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 19, 2015
    Publication date: August 20, 2015
    Inventor: William DOWNING
  • Patent number: 8157394
    Abstract: A mirror assembly having a versatile clamping assembly for use during hunting or other outdoor sporting activities comprises an adjustable mirror which provides a user with a wide viewing angle to the rear and periphery of a current location. The mirror assembly is attached to an upper end of a flexible arm element that provides multiple degrees of articulation as desired by the user. A bottom end of the arm element is affixed to a clamping mechanism which enables the assembly to attach to various sized branches, railings, platforms, or other structures. The clamping mechanism further provides a pair of thumb-screw fasteners on the handle which enable the clamp to be secured to inserted branches or similar objects.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 7, 2010
    Date of Patent: April 17, 2012
    Inventor: William Downing
  • Publication number: 20070101645
    Abstract: A plant watering and illuminating apparatus has a central tube having at one end an adaptor for supporting the central tube in a vertical attitude. The other end of the central tube terminates with tubular arms extending laterally away from the central tube, each with an arc shape. The tubular arms terminate with plant hangers supporting plant pots depending downwardly. A water conduit conducts water through the central tube and the tubular arms to sprinkler heads within the plant pots. A source of illumination is engaged with the tubular arms and an electrical conduit conducts electricity from an electrical source through the central tube and the tubular arms, to the illumination source.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 7, 2005
    Publication date: May 10, 2007
    Inventors: Chase Christopher, William Downing
  • Patent number: 4823673
    Abstract: A device to be positioned intermediate the bar and a mounting bracket of a gun mount, thereby permitting guns mounted thereon to be normally positioned at an angle intermediate the axis of a vehicle and the prependicular thereto.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 5, 1987
    Date of Patent: April 25, 1989
    Inventor: William A. Downing