Patents by Inventor William W. Watson

William W. Watson 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: 4917287
    Abstract: A reversible envelope is disclosed that has a front face, a rear face, two side tabs and a flap member with a removable cover. The arrangement of the various members is such that upon the construction of the first-use envelope, there will be no members within the envelope container that could hinder stuffing of the envelope. In addition, the construction of the envelope is such that there will be a minimum usage of paper and production steps to create the blank that is folded into the envelope. The reversible envelope of the invention is simple to use and can be explained with directions that are easy to follow.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 27, 1989
    Date of Patent: April 17, 1990
    Inventor: William W. Watson
  • Patent number: 4773193
    Abstract: A dynamic eave building system comprising a flexible joint for first vertical and second angulated structural members pivotally connected one to the other. The adjacent ends of the first and second structural members are mitered into a mating configuration and spaced one from the other by the pivot joint. The pivot joint comprises a pivot pin received through aligned apertures formed in one of the members and in a knee splice secured in the other. The knee splice is positioned to define the flexing space between the mitered ends. The second angulated member also includes moisture collection troughs formed longitudinally therealong. The first member is provided in a hollow configuration for receiving fluid flow from the troughs of the second angulated member. Both members are adapted for securement of conventional curtain wall material, siding or roofing thereon.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 22, 1986
    Date of Patent: September 27, 1988
    Assignee: Butler Manufacturing Company
    Inventors: Lawrence Biebuyck, William W. Watson