Patents by Inventor William Shipman

William Shipman 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).

  • Machine-aided method for the selection of roofing systems and the generation of specifications thereof
    Patent number: 5319541
    Abstract: A machine-aided method for selecting roofing systems to match particular building roof design features. Logic branches are employed to guide a machine to the determination of an appropriate roofing system on the basis of design feature data entered by a user. Apparatus for specification generation are also disclosed wherein a roofing specification may be generated which corresponds to the selected roofing system. An illustrative example is also described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 1990
    Date of Patent: June 7, 1994
    Assignee: Tamko Asphalt Products
    Inventors: William K. Blanchard, Helene Hardy-Pierce, William Shipman, Kenny R. Beam, Jr., Vernon McIntyre
  • Combination windshield washer/wiper
    Patent number: 3969783
    Abstract: A combination windshield washer and wiper blade used in combination with a pump and reservoir is disclosed. The blade has a hollow center portion with openings leading therefrom to allow flow of fluid therethrough. The hollow central portion is connected by a flexible tube to the reservoir so that when the wiper assembly of the car is actuated the reservoir will pump fluid to the blade which will apply the fluid as a thin film to wash and wipe the windshield.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 4, 1975
    Date of Patent: July 20, 1976
    Inventor: William A. Shipman