Patents by Inventor Jon David Pickens

Jon David Pickens 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).

  • System and method for assembling a structure
    Patent number: 7703738
    Abstract: Certain exemplary embodiments can comprise a system comprising a first bracket, which can be adapted to be coupled to a first pole. The first bracket can comprise a collar defining a cavity, which can be adapted to receive the first pole. The system can comprise a second bracket, which can be adapted to be coupled to a second pole. The second bracket can comprise a collar defining a cavity, which can be adapted to receive the second pole. The second bracket can be adapted to be rotateably coupled to the first bracket via a hinge. The second bracket can be adapted to be releaseably coupled to the first bracket via a substantially non-destructively removable fastener.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 26, 2006
    Date of Patent: April 27, 2010
    Assignee: Siemens Industry, Inc.
    Inventors: Jon David Pickens, Arthur Kevin Shumate
  • System and method for mounting a breaker panel to a pole
    Patent number: 7314205
    Abstract: Certain exemplary embodiments can provide a system that can comprise one or more brackets adapted to be coupled to a panel. The bracket can define a collar adapted to slideably couple the panel to a pole. The bracket can be adapted to restrain rotational motion of the panel about a longitudinal axis of the pole.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 26, 2006
    Date of Patent: January 1, 2008
    Assignee: Siemens Energy & Automation, Inc.
    Inventors: Jon David Pickens, Arthur Kevin Shumate