Patents by Inventor Ted E. Holmes

Ted E. Holmes 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).

  • Publication number: 20040066122
    Abstract: A cabinet for the storage of aerosol containers, which may satisfy the storage cabinet construction requirements of NFPA 30A, the cabinet including a top wall, a bottom wall, and a number of side walls defining an interior. Each wall is of double-wall construction, and one side wall includes an opening for storage and removal of aerosol containers. A closeable door of double-wall construction is hingedly attached to the side wall including the opening, wherein the door may be secured, in its closed position, by a latching mechanism. The cabinet may also include fixed-position, adjustable, or sliding shelves with retainers to receive and secure aerosol containers within the cabinet.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 4, 2002
    Publication date: April 8, 2004
    Applicant: JUSTRITE MANUFACTURING COMPANY LLC
    Inventor: Ted E. Holmes
  • Patent number: 6390153
    Abstract: The invention relates to a safety container for inflammable liquids, including a single valve body that has a pour-spout and a fill-spout, as well as a concerted venting means which are all located within the single valve body, thus eliminating user confusion and increasing safety by having one valve body containing all of these said functions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 21, 2001
    Date of Patent: May 21, 2002
    Assignee: Justrite Manufacturing Company LLC
    Inventors: Frank S Flider, Ted E Holmes
  • Patent number: 6174105
    Abstract: A strike-off device is for a paving screed having a main screed and a screed extension attached to the main screed, the screed extension having a generally vertical front surface. The strike-off device includes a plate disposed frontwardly of and adjacent to the screed extension. The plate has a generally horizontal working edge extending laterally along the front vertical surface of the screed extension. Two connective members extend between the strike-off plate and the screed extension and are configured to adjustably attach the plate to the screed extension, such that vertical displacement of the connective members adjusts a vertical position of the strike-off working edge. Preferably, the connective members are each a threaded rod having a first end engaged with the strike-off plate and a second end engaged with the screed extension, such that rotation of the rods displace the strike-off plate in vertical directions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 29, 1999
    Date of Patent: January 16, 2001
    Inventors: Ted E. Holmes, Paul L. Hargis
  • Patent number: 6161987
    Abstract: A retainer device is used with a screed assembly including a main screed and a pair of front-mounted screed extensions connected with the main screed. Each extension is pivotally attached to the main screed and has a front surface facing generally away from the main screed. The retainer device includes a retainer plate disposed adjacent to the front surface of the screed extension. A horizontally-extending rod has a first end connected with the retainer plate and a second end connected with the main screed. The rod is configured to displace the retainer plate between a first, most distal position with respect to the main screed and a second, most proximal position with respect to the main screed. At the most proximal position, the retainer member acts upon the screed extension such that the screed extension is retained generally in contact with the main screed. Further, the plate prevents rotation of the screed extension in a direction generally away from the main screed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 30, 1999
    Date of Patent: December 19, 2000
    Assignee: Blaw-Knox Construction Equipment Co.
    Inventors: Ted E. Holmes, Brian S. Hawkins
  • Patent number: 6158921
    Abstract: A screed assembly for use in paving material upon a generally horizontal surface includes a main screed having a generally vertical front surface. At least one and preferably two screed extensions are connected with the main screed. At least one and preferably a pair horizontally-extending support members each have a first end movably connected with the main screed and a second end connected with a screed extension. The support members are movable with respect to the main screed so as to displace the screed extensions alternately toward and away from the main screed front surface so as to adjust the angle of attack of the screed extensions independently of the angle of attack of the main screed. Preferably, an adjustment assembly or device is connected with the support member and is configured to displace the support member with respect to the main screed. The adjustment device includes a base attached to either the main screed or the support member, preferably the support member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 30, 1999
    Date of Patent: December 12, 2000
    Assignee: Blaw-Knox Construction Equipment Corporation
    Inventor: Ted E. Holmes
  • Patent number: 6106192
    Abstract: A material flow modifying device is for a screed assembly of a paving machine. The screed assembly has a main screed with a central axis extending in a direction of intended travel of the paving machine and two screed extensions movably mounted to the main screed. The flow modifying device includes a deflector member connected with the screed extension and having a flow surface facing toward the central axis of the main screed. The flow surface is contactable with paving material on a base surface and is configured to displace the material toward the central axis when the paving machine moves in the intended travel direction. The deflector member has a first end disposed adjacent to the inner vertical surface of the screed extension and a second, free end disposed proximal to the front vertical surface of the main screed, such that the second end moves laterally along the main screed during movement of the screed extension.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 16, 1999
    Date of Patent: August 22, 2000
    Assignee: Blaw-Knox Construction Equipment Corp.
    Inventors: Paul L. Hargis, Brian Hawkins, Ted E. Holmes
  • Patent number: 5924818
    Abstract: A wear compensating device for a slope adjusting assembly for an extendable screed section of a paver includes a saddle support assembly on the screed, for supporting an extendable screed section, a saddle assembly on the saddle support assembly for carrying extendable guide members to support the extendable screed section, and an adjustable cam follower positioned between the saddle assembly and the saddle support assembly for providing rolling contact between the saddle assembly and the saddle support assembly, to maintain alignment between the saddle support assembly and the saddle assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 29, 1997
    Date of Patent: July 20, 1999
    Assignee: Blaw-Knox Construction Equipment Corp.
    Inventor: Ted E. Holmes