Patents by Inventor William R. Gribble

William R. Gribble 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: 10125500
    Abstract: The subject invention discloses a deck covering having a top surface, a bottom surface, a front side longitudinal edge and a back side longitudinal edge, wherein the deck covering is comprised of a thermoplastic material, wherein the top surface is textured to provide a non-slip surface, wherein the bottom surface is covered with a peel and stick adhesive, wherein the front side longitudinal edge is curved downwardly, and wherein the back side longitudinal edge is curved downwardly. The peel and stick adhesive is preferably a butyl rubber adhesive which is preferably heavily loaded with carbon black.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 26, 2016
    Date of Patent: November 13, 2018
    Inventors: Terry Sisler, William R. Gribble
  • Publication number: 20160215506
    Abstract: The subject invention discloses a deck covering having a top surface, a bottom surface, a front side longitudinal edge and a back side longitudinal edge, wherein the deck covering is comprised of a thermoplastic material, wherein the top surface is textured to provide a non-slip surface, wherein the bottom surface is covered with a peel and stick adhesive, wherein the front side longitudinal edge is curved downwardly, and wherein the back side longitudinal edge is curved downwardly. The peel and stick adhesive is preferably a butyl rubber adhesive which is preferably heavily loaded with carbon black.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 26, 2016
    Publication date: July 28, 2016
    Inventors: Terry Sisler, William R. Gribble
  • Patent number: 7617791
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a simulated wood surface covering which is particularly useful in decking and flooring applications, said simulated wood surface covering being comprised of strips adapted to be interconnected aside of each other thereby forming an assembled simulated wood surface covering of desired dimensions to cover a substrate, wherein the strips are adapted to be interconnected through shiplaps having tongues and rabbets, wherein the rabbets have an included angle which is within the range of 70° to 89°, wherein the strips are comprised of a plastic composition which is comprised of polyvinyl chloride, a non-migrating plasticizer, and a coloring agent, wherein the strips have sufficient flexibility to conform to curved surfaces and to surface irregularities, wherein the upper surface of the strips are roughened to imitate the grain structure of wooden material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 21, 2008
    Date of Patent: November 17, 2009
    Assignee: Plasteak, Inc.
    Inventor: William R. Gribble
  • Patent number: 7578251
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a simulated wood surface covering which is particularly useful in decking and flooring applications, said simulated wood surface covering being comprised of strips adapted to be interconnected aside of each other thereby forming an assembled simulated wood surface covering of desired dimensions to cover a substrate, wherein the strips are comprised of a simulated wood composition which is comprised of polyvinyl chloride, a non-migrating plasticizer, and a coloring agent, wherein the strips have sufficient flexibility to conform to curved surfaces and to surface irregularities, wherein the upper surface of the strips are roughened to imitate the grain structure of wooden material, wherein the strips are void of longitudinal slots wherein a pressure sensitive adhesive covers the underside of the strips, and wherein the pressure sensitive adhesive is covered by a backing so that the pressure sensitive adhesive is sandwiched between the strips and the backing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 29, 2006
    Date of Patent: August 25, 2009
    Assignee: Plasteak, Inc.
    Inventor: William R. Gribble
  • Publication number: 20090186192
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a simulated wood surface covering which is particularly useful in decking and flooring applications, said simulated wood surface covering being comprised of strips adapted to be interconnected aside of each other thereby forming an assembled simulated wood surface covering of desired dimensions to cover a substrate, wherein the strips are adapted to be interconnected through shiplaps having tongues and rabbets, wherein the rabbets have an included angle which is within the range of 70° to 89°, wherein the strips are comprised of a plastic composition which is comprised of polyvinyl chloride, a non-migrating plasticizer, and a coloring agent, wherein the strips have sufficient flexibility to conform to curved surfaces and to surface irregularities, wherein the upper surface of the strips are roughened to imitate the grain structure of wooden material.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 21, 2008
    Publication date: July 23, 2009
    Applicant: PLASTEAK, INC.
    Inventor: William R. Gribble
  • Patent number: D733326
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 20, 2013
    Date of Patent: June 30, 2015
    Inventors: William R. Gribble, Terry Sisler