Patents by Inventor Michael C. Vance

Michael C. Vance 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).

  • Patent number: 11987164
    Abstract: A cargo restraint system a locking ring coupled to an extension tube, wherein the locking ring comprises an annular body and one or more tabs extending from the annular body. The cargo restrain system also includes a locking tube coupled to the main body. The locking tube comprises one or more grooves complementary to the shape and size of the tabs on the locking ring. The grooves of the locking tube inhibit rotational movement of the locking ring.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 30, 2021
    Date of Patent: May 21, 2024
    Assignee: SMART SECUREMENT SYSTEMS, LLC
    Inventors: Michael C. Rainone, Samuel A. Sackett, Adam C. Vance, Scotty J. Bammel, Thomas E. Crippen, Brook Grisham
  • Patent number: 7896133
    Abstract: The self-elevating platform scaffolding includes a horizontal work platform suspended from a vertical mast tower and a unique lift mechanism mounted to the work platform, which raises and lowers the platform along the length of the tower. The lift mechanism uses a pinion wheel that directly engages a mast tower to raise and lower the work platform along the mast towers. The pinion wheel has a plurality of radially spaced cogs that seat within crescent shaped openings in the mast tower. The lift mechanism is mounted to the work platform adjacent the mast tower such that rotation of the pinion wheel causes the wheel to “walk” up and down the mast tower to raise and lower the platform. The geometric configuration of the pinion wheel is designed so that at least two of the cogs are always in contact with the mast tower. As the pinion wheel turns, each successive cog seats within an adjacent crescent slot in the mast tower with its contact edge bearing against the bottom edge of tower opening.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 17, 2006
    Date of Patent: March 1, 2011
    Inventor: Michael C. Vance