Patents by Inventor William K. Pope

William K. Pope 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).

  • Vehicle wheel assembly and method of making same
    Patent number: 5820225
    Abstract: A wheel assembly (10) includes an applique (40) of sheet material adhered to a molded insert member (50) of structural rigidity. The insert member (50) is molded to change the depth and contour of the wheel face from the original steel wheel (12). The insert member (50) is adhered and/or locked to the steel wheel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 28, 1996
    Date of Patent: October 13, 1998
    Assignee: McKechnie Vehicle Components (USA), Inc.
    Inventors: David Ferriss, William K. Pope, Ted E. Eikhoff
  • Closure tool for resealable bags
    Patent number: 5140796
    Abstract: A closure tool for resealable bags incorporating a rib and groove type closure means having generally parallel legs so as to accept a resealable bag between them, are displaced toward each other so as to apply pressure to the rib and groove closure, causing the rib to engage the groove so as to cause a sealing of the resealable bag. One or more slots may be formed in the legs to aid in engaging the rib and groove closure means, and traversing the tool along the rib and groove closure means.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 4, 1991
    Date of Patent: August 25, 1992
    Inventor: William K. Pope