David Andrew Ayres

US Patent:

6352382, Mar 5, 2002

Filed:

Jan 25, 2000

Appl. No.:

09/491184

Inventors:

James T. Hatlan - Duluth GA
David W. Ayres - Austell GA
Andrew Skros - Lineville AL
Donna Furst - Oxford AL

Assignee:

ABC School Supply, Inc. - Duluth GA

International Classification:

F16B 900

US Classification:

403231, 5271704, 522881, 527164, 403230, 403205, 403292

Abstract:

The present invention is a corner molding particularly useful in the construction of juvenile furniture. The corner molding has an elongate body with an interior, a first rounded side, and a second side opposite the rounded side, with a pair of acutely V-shaped channels extending along the length of the body. The first rounded side and each of the V-shaped channels preferably form a pair of rounded outer edges therebetween. Each V-shaped channel receives a substantially rectangular edge of a planar member to form a rounded corner such that the planar members are held substantially perpendicular relative to each other, with smooth joints between the outer edges and planar members. The present invention further provides a method of attaching a pair of planar members within acutely V-shaped channels of a corner molding to thereby provide a rounded corner having smooth joints between the planar members and the corner molding.

US Patent:

20130087509, Apr 11, 2013

Filed:

Sep 10, 2012

Appl. No.:

13/608568

Inventors:

Allen P. Davis - Laurel MD, US
Ahmet H. Aydilek - University Park MD, US
David M. Ayres - Alexandria VA, US
Carmen Franks - Alexandria VA, US

Assignee:

University of Maryland - College Park MD

International Classification:

E03F 5/14

US Classification:

2107473, 2105001, 21017003, 210435, 210335, 210767, 210791, 294261

Abstract:

A filtration system and method are provided for removing suspended solids and other affiliated pollutants from stormwater runoff and any other contaminated water. The filtration system and method utilize a filter having a geosynthetic material. By improving or replacing a conventional filtration system, such as a sand filtration system, with a geosynthetic material, the removal efficiency of suspended solids and affiliated pollutants is maintained or improved and the lifespan of the filtration system is lengthened due to simpler cleaning processes and a reduced need for material replacements. The filter can be a retrofit filter for fitting to existing storm drains for removing suspended solids and affiliated pollutants.

US Patent:

61766372, Jan 23, 2001

Filed:

Mar 5, 1999

Appl. No.:

9/263751

Inventors:

James T. Hatlan - Duluth GA
David Ayres - Austell GA
Andrew Skros - Lineville AL
Donna Furst - Oxford AL

Assignee:

ABC School Supply, Inc. - Duluth GA

International Classification:

F16B 900
B25G 1236

US Classification:

403231

Abstract:

The present invention is a corner molding particularly useful in the construction of juvenile furniture. The corner molding has an elongate body with an interior, a first rounded side, and a second side opposite the rounded side, with a pair of acutely V-shaped channels extending along the length of the body. The first rounded side and each of the V-shaped channels preferably form a pair of rounded outer edges therebetween. Each V-shaped channel receives a substantially rectangular edge of a planar member to form a rounded corner such that the planar members are held substantially perpendicular relative to each other, with smooth joints between the outer edges and planar members. The present invention further provides a method of attaching a pair of planar members within acutely V-shaped channels of a corner molding to thereby provide a rounded corner having smooth joints between the planar members and the corner molding.