Patents by Inventor Monte Whetstone

Monte Whetstone 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).

  • Surface Skimmer Lifting Device
    Publication number: 20230303412
    Abstract: A lifting mechanism for a wastewater plant skimmer arm is provided. The device includes a member. A pair of attaching members are each connected to the member via a hinge. The pair of attaching members are parallel from each other. A skimming member is connected to the pair of attaching members, and parallel to the member. A clamp with a pin is mounted to the member. A flat bar is connected to the clamp and pivots about the pin. The flat bar includes a hook and a plurality of notches. A U-bolt placed on the skimming member includes a rod, that may engage with the hook or a notch of the plurality of notches on the flat bar. The hook may lift the skimming member by engaging with the rod. The desired position of the skimming member may be secured by engaging with a notch of the plurality of notches.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 2, 2023
    Publication date: September 28, 2023
    Inventor: Monte Whetstone
  • Surface skimmer lifting device
    Patent number: 11702350
    Abstract: A lifting mechanism for a wastewater plant skimmer arm is provided. The device includes a member. A pair of attaching members are each connected to the member via a hinge. The pair of attaching members are parallel from each other. A skimming member is connected to the pair of attaching members, and parallel to the member. A clamp with a pin is mounted to the member. A flat bar is connected to the clamp and pivots about the pin. The flat bar includes a hook and a plurality of notches. A U-bolt placed on the skimming member includes a rod, that may engage with the hook or a notch of the plurality of notches on the flat bar. The hook may lift the skimming member by engaging with the rod. The desired position of the skimming member may be secured by engaging with a notch of the plurality of notches.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 14, 2022
    Date of Patent: July 18, 2023
    Inventor: Monte Whetstone
  • Surface Skimmer Lifting Device
    Publication number: 20220227642
    Abstract: A lifting mechanism for a wastewater plant skimmer arm is provided. The device includes a member. A pair of attaching members are each connected to the member via a hinge. The pair of attaching members are parallel from each other. A skimming member is connected to the pair of attaching members, and parallel to the member. A clamp with a pin is mounted to the member. A flat bar is connected to the clamp and pivots about the pin. The flat bar includes a hook and a plurality of notches. A U-bolt placed on the skimming member includes a rod, that may engage with the hook or a notch of the plurality of notches on the flat bar. The hook may lift the skimming member by engaging with the rod. The desired position of the skimming member may be secured by engaging with a notch of the plurality of notches.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 14, 2022
    Publication date: July 21, 2022
    Inventor: Monte Whetstone