Patents by Inventor Bernard A. Steinkamp

Bernard A. Steinkamp 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).

  • Helical pile adapter
    Patent number: 8662794
    Abstract: An adapter for connecting a helical pile to a drive assembly includes a pin block connectable to the helical pile. A tool body has a first protrusion to receive the pin block to facilitate aligning the helical pile with the tool body. A locking member is movably connected to the tool body. The locking member is movable between an insertion position to allow insertion of the pin block and a locking position to lock the pin block in the tool body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 27, 2011
    Date of Patent: March 4, 2014
    Assignee: Hubbell Incorporated
    Inventors: Jacob C. Atchley, Shawn D. Downey, Bernard A. Steinkamp
  • Apparatus for lifting heavy structures
    Patent number: 8403599
    Abstract: An apparatus for lifting, stabilizing or enhancing load capacity of heavy objects, such as a building foundation and the like, is disclosed in which a bracket attaches to the object to be lifted and the bracket is then lifted using the apparatus which is supported by a pier or pile on an object or surface suitable for withstanding the weight of the object being lifted. The bracket includes side plates with interlocking side track pieces fitted therein to provide adequate support when under strain and also to assist in guiding the bracket in close cooperation with the pier during the lifting process.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 1, 2008
    Date of Patent: March 26, 2013
    Assignee: Hubbell Incorporated
    Inventors: Kelly S. Hawkins, Randal L. Dikeman, Bernard A. Steinkamp
  • HELICAL PILE ADAPTER
    Publication number: 20130028666
    Abstract: An adapter for connecting a helical pile to a drive assembly includes a pin block connectable to the helical pile. A tool body has a first protrusion to receive the pin block to facilitate aligning the helical pile with the tool body. A locking member is movably connected to the tool body. The locking member is movable between an insertion position to allow insertion of the pin block and a locking position to lock the pin block in the tool body.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 27, 2011
    Publication date: January 31, 2013
    Applicant: HUBBELL INCORPORATED
    Inventors: Jacob C. ATCHLEY, Shawn D. DOWNEY, Bernard A. STEINKAMP
  • Apparatus for lifting heavy structures
    Publication number: 20090245942
    Abstract: An apparatus for lifting, stabilizing or enhancing load capacity of heavy objects, such as a building foundation and the like, is disclosed in which a bracket attaches to the object to be lifted and the bracket is then lifted using the apparatus which is supported by a pier or pile on an object or surface suitable for withstanding the weight of the object being lifted. The bracket includes side plates with interlocking side track pieces fitted therein to provide adequate support when under strain and also to assist in guiding the bracket in close cooperation with the pier during the lifting process.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 1, 2008
    Publication date: October 1, 2009
    Inventors: Kelly S. Hawkins, Randal L. Dikeman, Bernard A. Steinkamp