This inventor holds 1 USPTO granted patent. Top assignee: Caterpillar Tractor Co.. Active years: 1981.
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Company Filing History:
Years Active: 1981
Title: Sally L. Heathcoat and Her Wall-Painting Invention.
Introduction
Sally L. Heathcoat was a woman inventor associated with Peoria, Illinois, and Caterpillar Tractor Co. Her patent work addressed a practical challenge in painting: protecting a panel from overspray while painting the surrounding wall.
Latest Patents
Heathcoat’s listed patent is “Method of Painting,” filed under PCT No. PCT/US79/00282 on April 27, 1979, and published as WO 80/02390 on November 13, 1980. The invention describes a protector element fitted around a panel, together with a removable cover that forms a shield against paint overspray. After painting, the cover can be removed, and the projecting portion of the protector can be cut away, leaving an edge around the panel. The protector could be made in a color similar to the paint or panel, creating a visual continuation of the surrounding surface. Heathcoat is credited with 1 patent.
Career Highlights
The available information connects Heathcoat with Caterpillar Tractor Co. and records her contribution to a patent concerning a protective painting apparatus and method. The design combines a removable cover with a protector element to help shield a panel during painting.
Collaborations
Raymond A. Bianchi is identified as Heathcoat’s coworker. The available details do not specify his role in the patent or the nature of their collaboration.
Conclusion
Sally L. Heathcoat’s recorded invention offers a practical approach to protecting panels from overspray and finishing the surrounding wall neatly.
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