Tied Patents (Class 256/29)
  • Patent number: 11497190
    Abstract: A divider panel assembly for being assembled within an interior of an animal enclosure includes a body defined by a plurality of interconnecting horizontal and vertical wires, the body including a height and width defined by a top horizontal wire, a bottom horizontal wire, a first vertical wire and a second vertical wire. A hook end is formed by at least one of the plurality of horizontal or vertical wires of the body, the hook end configured to engage with the animal enclosure. A clip is rotatably coupled to the first vertical wire or the second vertical wire, where the clip includes a first defined opening for receiving the first or second vertical wire and a second opening configured for receiving a wire of the animal enclosure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 19, 2019
    Date of Patent: November 15, 2022
    Assignee: Mid-West Metal Products Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Brad Cantwell, Stew Kerr, Michael E. Greene, David J. Nolley
  • Patent number: 9320339
    Abstract: A cosmetic applicator system that comprises a magnifying cap that produces a magnified image of a non-functioning applicator head.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 21, 2014
    Date of Patent: April 26, 2016
    Assignee: ELC MANAGEMENT LLC
    Inventors: Francis Corbellini, Herve F. Bouix
  • Publication number: 20130082226
    Abstract: A wire-mesh security fence panel and security fence is provided. In at least on example the fence panel includes: a first set of substantially parallel wires, each wire having a first and a second end; a second set of substantially parallel wires, the second set of wires being welded across the first set on one picket-wire side of the first set; a cross-wire-side connection strip welded across the first end of the first set on the picket-wire side of the first set; and an opposite side connection strip welded across the second end of the first set on the opposite side of the picket-wire side. In one such example each connection strip has an outside edge and each outside edge is equally spaced from the end of the wires to which the strip is welded.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 21, 2012
    Publication date: April 4, 2013
    Applicant: C.E. Shepherd Company, L.P.
    Inventor: C.E. Shepherd Company, L.P.
  • Patent number: 7516946
    Abstract: An intrusion-prevention enclosure comprising a plurality of modular panels, which can be mutually associated in an orderly and predefined manner so as to provide a barrier structure, comprising a plurality of elastically deformable U-shaped connectors, which can be associated with at least one pair of adjacent uprights of at least two converging panels, in order to arrange the panels mutually adjacent and lock them stably and detachably.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 8, 2005
    Date of Patent: April 14, 2009
    Assignee: Satech Safety Technology S.p.A.
    Inventor: Daniele Fumagalli
  • Publication number: 20090065755
    Abstract: A barrier is formed from at least one elongate rail and at least one vertical upright member. The elongate rail includes a web and a pair of opposed side walls which extend from the web to define a rail channel. Each upright member includes an aperture formed therein. In one implementation, a pin extending from a clip is inserted into the aperture, and the upright member, with the clip, is at least partially situated within the rail channel, wherein the clip is welded to an inside surface of the rail channel. In another implementation, a pin is inserted through the aperture, and the upright member, with the pin, is at least partially situated within the rail channel, wherein opposed ends of the pin are welded to an inside surface of the opposed side walls of the rail channel. The pin and aperture form a pivot point allowing the upright member to rotate with respect to the elongate rail. In a fence implementation, this allows the barrier to be racked in order to follow undulating terrain.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 4, 2008
    Publication date: March 12, 2009
    Applicant: Fortress Iron, LP
    Inventor: Matthew Carlyle Sherstad
  • Patent number: 7257875
    Abstract: A method for making a protective device for guardrails comprises the steps of preparing a sheet (2) of flexible material; wrapping the sheet (2) of flexible material between at least one portion (3) of a longitudinal rail (6) of a guardrail (5) and at least one portion (4) of a lower longitudinal element (7), positioned between at least two guardrail (5) uprights (8) at a predetermined height, other than zero, from the ground, to form a smooth and continuous surface (11) which at least partly covers the guardrail (5). A protective device for guardrails comprises at least one flexible sheet (2) which can be wrapped between at least one portion (3) of a rail (6) of a guardrail (5) and at least one portion (4) of a lower longitudinal element (7), positioned between at least two guardrail (5) uprights (8), to form a smooth and continuous surface (11) covering the guardrail (5).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 19, 2005
    Date of Patent: August 21, 2007
    Inventors: Giovanni Masinelli, Roberto Piastra
  • Patent number: 7055806
    Abstract: A rail barricade includes a bottom rail and a U-shaped body frame having a top rail and a pair of vertical rails. A plurality of vertical spokes are located between the vertical rails. The bottom rail further includes an opposing pair of curved ends each having a projection that is received in a notch in one of the vertical rails. The connection is then welded. A foot is pivotally attached to each of the vertical rails. Hooks are attached to one of the vertical rails for attachment of a second rail barricade.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 22, 2003
    Date of Patent: June 6, 2006
    Assignee: Stageright Corporation
    Inventors: John S. York, Jr., Timothy J. Hockemeyer
  • Patent number: 6993817
    Abstract: The present invention is a method of assembling fence sections using a banding machine to band an assembled fence section together so that the fence section does not fall apart as it is transferred to the site where it will be used. The fence section may be assembled at the beginning of an assembly line. The fence section may then move along the line toward the banding machine. The fence section is then banded and moved through the banding machine to be placed into a box.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 31, 2002
    Date of Patent: February 7, 2006
    Assignee: Crane Plastics Company LLC
    Inventor: John L. Swinger
  • Patent number: 6257559
    Abstract: A portable fence is practically easy and fast to be installed along the boundary of a keep-off area to restrict and entry of the unconcerned at construction or events-holding sites and is conveniently compact to carry and store due to its foldability. This fence comprises a conjunction screen formed by connecting a plurality of fence components, preferably formed of synthetic resin by blow molding, side by side through a hinge mechanism such that they are foldable to each other and a support means or stay pivotably mounted onto a lower fringe portion of said conjunction screen, and stably provides a restricted area at a site where an access of the unconcerned is restricted in an easy and fast manner and is convenient to carry and store due to its foldability. The addition of a weight container thereto further enhances the standing stability thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 5, 1999
    Date of Patent: July 10, 2001
    Assignee: Yagikuma & Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Akihiro Mouri
  • Patent number: 5944114
    Abstract: Devices for constraining wildfires are disclosed. The first device is a free-standing hollow structure which contains at least one lower intake duct, a vertical duct, and an upper outlet duct. This device contains curved chambers which may have baffles. This device also provides an open container for the delivery of water to the fire in the form of steam. A second device is a free-standing structure which is anchored to the ground by lines attached to spikes and supporting legs. The upper portion of the device is curved toward the fire so as to direct the fire back upon itself. There is an arcuate baffle at approximately the midpoint of the device which serves to break up the heat wave. A third device is similar to the second device in design, but is made of folding sections for ease of storage and transportation. A fourth device comprises a fire-resistant sheet which may be draped over trees or structures or may be put on the ground to form a barrier to the fire.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 26, 1998
    Date of Patent: August 31, 1999
    Inventor: Brent L. Farley
  • Patent number: 5868382
    Abstract: A vinyl gate structure includes a frame which has spaced-apart upright members and top and bottom cross-piece members extending there between. Each upright member includes a cross-piece receiver for the cross-piece members. Vinyl cross-piece covers, or cross-piece members, are provided, and vinyl web members generally extend between the cross-piece covers to provide a web for the fence. A typical fence is held together with four fasteners, located in the corners thereof, which fasteners secure the upright members, the cross-piece members and the vinyl cross-piece covers, thereby forming a solitary unit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 19, 1997
    Date of Patent: February 9, 1999
    Inventor: Michael F. Groves
  • Patent number: 5236179
    Abstract: A garden trim fence adapted for installation in a channel dug into the ground, the garden trim fence comprising a wire, an anchor block, a plurality of adjacent vertically arranged regular blocks, each of the regular blocks having a hole extending horizontally from one side to an opposite side thereof for passing the wire therethrough so as to support the blocks, the hole being adapted to lie below ground level when installed, and the anchor block including means for securing a distal end of the wire.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 11, 1992
    Date of Patent: August 17, 1993
    Inventor: Carl Schropp
  • Patent number: 5076545
    Abstract: A child's safety guard for baluster-type banisters designed to prevent any portion of a child's body from falling through or being jammed between adjacent balusters and railings, without degrading the aesthetic appearance of the banisters. The guard comprises a set of thin, substantially stiff panels of sheet material having a parallelogram configuration capable of being adjustably overlapped along adjacent edges to cover substantially the entire space facing the landing between the railings. The panels are secured in their overlapped position by a lacing threaded through a series of drilled openings along the top and bottom edges of the panels and around the balusters. The panels are preferably fabricated of a clear, plastic material, but can be made in any desired color.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 26, 1990
    Date of Patent: December 31, 1991
    Inventor: Leon J. Bodzin
  • Patent number: 4958806
    Abstract: A snowstorm guard fence structure is constructed by anchoring a wall, which overhangs at an upward slope to a road side, to a supporting wall disposed along one side of the road. The constructed structure can be placed on sides of roads, has a space to discard the snow removed from the road, and also is effective for preventing snow accumulation on the road regardless of the degree of wind velocity and the presence of shelter structures. A jet roof is constructed by disposing a plurality of props on a slant and providing a plurality of panels between the props at spaces for jet openings so that jet openings are gradually narrowed toward the road side. The constructed jet roof is effective for preventing snow accumulation on the road regardless of the condition of wind velocity and the presence of shelter structures.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 14, 1988
    Date of Patent: September 25, 1990
    Assignee: Nihon Samicon Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Akira Sato, Masatoshi Ono