Patents Represented by Attorney, Agent or Law Firm Lance A. Foster
  • Patent number: 6318199
    Abstract: An improved power tong gear train which includes a ring gear having an open or closed throat. At least three idler gears are positioned such that at least two of the idler gears engage the ring gear through the ring gear's entire range of rotation. The gear train further has at least one stage of reduction gears engaging the idler gears and has a power gear transferring torque to a stage of the reduction gears. Also disclosed is a power tong gear train having a load equalizing gear. The gear train includes a ring gear which has at least one idler gear engaging the ring gear. At least one stage of reduction gears engages the idler gears and a power gear transfers torque to a stage of the reduction gears. A load equalizing mechanism is attached to at least one of the gears.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 18, 2000
    Date of Patent: November 20, 2001
    Inventor: David A. Buck
  • Patent number: 6306293
    Abstract: A drain filtering system is disclosed, comprising a filter placed within a basket which is suspended from frame positioned underneath a drain grate atop the inlet to a storm drain. The filter is constructed from materials which filter out heavy metals and hydrocarbons from the water passing through. The filter also has overflow outlets to prevent back-up of storm water during periods or heavy rain. The basket is constructed from a corrosion resistant material, preferably high density polyethylene which can withstand the extreme pressures exerted by waste and water collected within the filter.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 30, 2000
    Date of Patent: October 23, 2001
    Assignee: Pactec, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael R. Schilling, Daniel Paul Corn