Patents by Inventor Gerald H. Ensminger

Gerald H. Ensminger 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).

  • Method of fabricating chain mesh and chain mesh fabricated thereby
    Patent number: 4872306
    Abstract: A chain mesh for easy installation comprises a plurality of running lengths of chain. In one embodiment a plurality of vertical running lengths are positioned in parallel spaced relationship. A plurality of substantially horizontal running lengths are then positioned closely adjacent the plurality of vertical running lengths, and then the points of crossing are interconnected by connecting links therebetween. Each connecting link is normally open, and then closed after being installed between a respective vertical link and a close horizontal link. The connecting links permit a flexibility between the vertical and the horizontal chains, but substantially retain the cross parallel chains in such relationship. This crossed relationship may have the respective plurality of chains substantially perpendicular to each other, or they may be at an oblique angle to each other.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 23, 1988
    Date of Patent: October 10, 1989
    Assignee: Cooper Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Gerald H. Ensminger, Andrzej Kalazny
  • Method of fabricating chain mesh and chain mesh fabricated thereby
    Patent number: 4869061
    Abstract: A chain mesh for easy installation comprises a plurality of running lengths of chain. In one embodiment a plurality of vertical running lengths are positioned in parallel spaced relationship. A plurality of substantially horizontal running lengths are then positioned closely adjacent the plurality of vertical running lengths, and then the points of crossing are interconnected by connecting links therebetween. Each connecting link is normally open, and then closed after being installed between a respective vertical link and a close horizontal link. The connecting links permit a flexibility between the vertical and the horizontal chains, but substantially retain the cross parallel chains in such relationship. This crossed relationship may have the respective plurality of chains substantially perpendicular to each other, or they may be at an oblique angle to each other.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 24, 1987
    Date of Patent: September 26, 1989
    Assignee: Cooper Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Gerald H. Ensminger, Andrzej Kalazny