Patents Assigned to Checkers Industrial Products, LLC
  • Patent number: 11618418
    Abstract: A wheel chock has a body with a shell and filled core construction capable of supporting high chocking loads while being relatively lightweight and portable. The chock includes walls sized and shaped to support large-diameter wheels such as wheels of large haul vehicles and mining trucks. The chock can be sized proportional to the radius of the wheel to be retained or based on the radius of curvature of a wall configured to primarily support the outer surface of the wheel. The chock can have a cut off or flattened toe or front surface that reduces weight and helps to ensure that the entire chock is load-bearing when in a chocking position. The chock can also have a flattened top surface to support the outer surface of a tire that deforms around the chock while it is being retained by the chock.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 6, 2019
    Date of Patent: April 4, 2023
    Assignee: CHECKERS INDUSTRIAL PRODUCTS, LLC
    Inventor: Greg Widgery
  • Publication number: 20210170997
    Abstract: A wheel chock has a body with a shell and filled core construction capable of supporting high chocking loads while being relatively lightweight and portable. The chock includes walls sized and shaped to support large-diameter wheels such as wheels of large haul vehicles and mining trucks. The chock can be sized proportional to the radius of the wheel to be retained or based on the radius of curvature of a wall configured to primarily support the outer surface of the wheel. The chock can have a cut off or flattened toe or front surface that reduces weight and helps to ensure that the entire chock is load-bearing when in a chocking position. The chock can also have a flattened top surface to support the outer surface of a tire that deforms around the chock while it is being retained by the chock.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 6, 2019
    Publication date: June 10, 2021
    Applicant: CHECKERS INDUSTRIAL PRODUCTS, LLC
    Inventor: Greg Widgery
  • Patent number: 10842303
    Abstract: An anti-fatigue modular floor mat includes a set of interlocking tiles. Each tile comprises tabs that extend from an edge of the tile; the tabs can comprise a cavity and a pad opposite the cavity. The tiles can comprise indentations disposed on a bottom of the tile and laterally spaced from the tabs along the edge. Protrusions can extend from the indentation. The tabs can be configured to mate with corresponding indentations on corresponding tiles and the protrusions can be configured to be inserted into corresponding cavities to establish a multi-connection modular floor mat.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 9, 2019
    Date of Patent: November 24, 2020
    Assignee: CHECKERS INDUSTRIAL PRODUCTS, LLC
    Inventor: Rene Vieveen
  • Patent number: 9709249
    Abstract: A hooded light head assembly for providing directional lighting is provided which comprises a light housing having a hood. The light housing has an internal light source and a rear attachment surface that has an insert extension. The insert extension is configured to attach the light housing to mounting surface upon insertion into an opening in the mounting surface and upon rotation of the light housing relative to the mounting surface. Some of these hoods also have a locking tab extending rearward from the surface that may prevent removal of the hood from the mounting surface. The light head may also have a controller having touch sensitivity and set to indicate light head status and prevent reversed current through the light heads. An arrow board using the controller and light heads may be easily installed and may be durable and reliable in outdoor conditions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 8, 2014
    Date of Patent: July 18, 2017
    Assignee: CHECKERS INDUSTRIAL PRODUCTS, LLC
    Inventors: Scott Clifford, Steven N. D. Brundula
  • Publication number: 20170175348
    Abstract: Signaling delineator assemblies and methods are disclosed. One example delineator assembly includes a delineator that has a base portion and a top portion, with the base portion being configured to stand on a level surface, and with the top portion having at least one aperture. An adapter bracket extends through the aperture and comprises at least one pole connection portion and a first portion and a second portion. The first portion contacts a first side of the at least one aperture and the second portion contacts a second side of the at least one aperture. A signaling pole is connected to the at least one pole connection portion and extends away from the adapter bracket. The delineator assembly adapts conventional delineators to have increased height and visibility so that they are more visible to tall vehicles such as tractors and aircraft.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 18, 2015
    Publication date: June 22, 2017
    Applicant: Checkers Industrial Products, LLC
    Inventors: Gregory Lundeen, William Martin Eaton, JR., William Nathan Noble
  • Publication number: 20170159920
    Abstract: A hybrid signaling light apparatus includes a housing, a light source connected to the housing, a lens assembly positioned around the light source and connected to the housing, and a controller connected to the light source. Multiple energy source connections are within the housing and connected to the controller, and the controller provides power to the light source from at least one of the energy source connections. Other signaling light apparatuses include a double-walled housing having an inner housing and an outer housing external to the inner housing. Some apparatuses have rotatable light sources and lens assemblies that can be rotated relative to a housing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 4, 2015
    Publication date: June 8, 2017
    Applicant: Checkers Industrial Products, LLC
    Inventor: Scott Clifford
  • Patent number: 9673601
    Abstract: Cable protectors and related methods are provided for protecting cables while being positioned between raised floor panels. The cable protector has a base portion having at least one receptacle channel configured to receive a cable, wherein the at least one receptacle channel is positioned between a first side ridge and a second side ridge that each extend vertically to different heights relative to the at least one receptacle channel. The cable protector also has a cover panel mounted to the base portion and supported by the first and second side ridges. The cover panel covers the at least one receptacle channel at a non-orthogonal angle with respect to the vertical direction. Other cable protectors disclosed have a modular design or a feature for connection to adjacent floor panels having differing heights or interlocking designs.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 10, 2015
    Date of Patent: June 6, 2017
    Assignee: CHECKERS INDUSTRIAL PRODUCTS, LLC
    Inventors: Daniel Coffman, Greg Lundeen
  • Publication number: 20160365715
    Abstract: Cable protectors and related methods are provided for protecting cables while being positioned between raised floor panels. The cable protector has a base portion having at least one receptacle channel configured to receive a cable, wherein the at least one receptacle channel is positioned between a first side ridge and a second side ridge that each extend vertically to different heights relative to the at least one receptacle channel. The cable protector also has a cover panel mounted to the base portion and supported by the first and second side ridges. The cover panel covers the at least one receptacle channel at a non-orthogonal angle with respect to the vertical direction. Other cable protectors disclosed have a modular design or a feature for connection to adjacent floor panels having differing heights or interlocking designs.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 10, 2015
    Publication date: December 15, 2016
    Applicant: Checkers Industrial Products, LLC
    Inventors: Daniel Coffman, Greg Lundeen
  • Publication number: 20160245499
    Abstract: A strobe light includes a base, a mounting post, a plurality of light emitting diodes (LED) lights, a lens, and a channel. The mounting post extends vertically from the base. The plurality of LED lights are mounted around a periphery of the mounting post. The lens is connected to the base and covers the mounting post and the plurality of LED lights. The channel extends through the base, mounting post and lens. Air flowing through the channel transfers heat generated by the plurality of LED lights out of the strobe light.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 3, 2016
    Publication date: August 25, 2016
    Applicant: Checkers Industrial Products, LLC
    Inventors: Scott Clifford, Steven N. D. Brundula
  • Patent number: 9328908
    Abstract: A strobe light includes a base, a mounting post, a plurality of light emitting diodes (LED) lights, a lens, and a channel. The mounting post extends vertically from the base. The plurality of LED lights are mounted around a periphery of the mounting post. The lens is connected to the base and covers the mounting post and the plurality of LED lights. The channel extends through the base, mounting post and lens. Air flowing through the channel transfers heat generated by the plurality of LED lights out of the strobe light.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 16, 2013
    Date of Patent: May 3, 2016
    Assignee: CHECKERS INDUSTRIAL PRODUCTS, LLC
    Inventors: Scott Clifford, Steven N. D. Brundula
  • Publication number: 20160102846
    Abstract: A hooded light head assembly for providing directional lighting is provided which comprises a light housing having a hood. The light housing has an internal light source and a rear attachment surface that has an insert extension. The insert extension is configured to attach the light housing to mounting surface upon insertion into an opening in the mounting surface and upon rotation of the light housing relative to the mounting surface. Some of these hoods also have a locking tab extending rearward from the surface that may prevent removal of the hood from the mounting surface. The light head may also have a controller having touch sensitivity and set to indicate light head status and prevent reversed current through the light heads. An arrow board using the controller and light heads may be easily installed and may be durable and reliable in outdoor conditions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 8, 2014
    Publication date: April 14, 2016
    Applicant: Checkers Industrial Products, LLC
    Inventors: Scott Clifford, Steven N. D. Brundula
  • Patent number: 9067536
    Abstract: A light emitting diode (LED) whip light assembly includes a base and an LED light assembly. The base is configured to mount to an elongate whip rod. The LED light assembly is mounted to the base and includes a plurality of LED lights, an LED circuit, and a lens. The LED circuit includes a circuit board to which the plurality of LED lights are mounted. The lens is mounted to the base with a releasable, liquid-tight connection and covers the plurality of LED lights.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 11, 2014
    Date of Patent: June 30, 2015
    Assignee: CHECKERS INDUSTRIAL PRODUCTS, LLC
    Inventor: Scott Clifford
  • Patent number: 9059574
    Abstract: A cable protector includes a base member, at least one channel, and at least one connector. The at least one channel extend between opposing first and second ends of the base member and is structured to house at least one cable. The at least one connector extends from a first end of the cable protector and includes a hand grip feature. The hand grip feature of the at least one connector may include a plurality of recesses or protrusions formed in a side surface of the at least one connector. The cable protector may also include at least one connector recess that includes a hand grip feature. The hand grip feature of the at least one connector recess may include a plurality of recesses or protrusions formed in a side surface of the at least one connector recess.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 10, 2012
    Date of Patent: June 16, 2015
    Assignee: CHECKERS INDUSTRIAL PRODUCTS, LLC
    Inventors: Daniel Coffman, Brad Prososki, James P. Fonte
  • Patent number: 9050929
    Abstract: A light emitting diode (LED) whip light assembly includes a base and an LED light assembly. The base is configured to mount to an elongate whip rod. The LED light assembly is mounted to the base and includes a plurality of LED lights, an LED circuit, and a lens. The LED circuit includes a circuit board to which the plurality of LED lights are mounted. The lens is mounted to the base with a releasable, liquid-tight connection and covers the plurality of LED lights.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 12, 2013
    Date of Patent: June 9, 2015
    Assignee: CHECKERS INDUSTRIAL PRODUCTS, LLC
    Inventor: Scott Clifford
  • Patent number: 9035786
    Abstract: A strobe light includes a base, a mounting post, a plurality of light emitting diode (LED) lights, a control system, and a lens. The mounting post extends vertically from the base. The plurality of LED lights are mounted around a periphery of the mounting post. The control system is coupled to the plurality of LED lights and operable to independently control each LED light to produce at least one of a 360° strobe light pattern and a rotating beacon light pattern. The lens is connected to the base and covers the plurality of LED lights.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 12, 2013
    Date of Patent: May 19, 2015
    Assignee: CHECKERS INDUSTRIAL PRODUCTS, LLC
    Inventors: Scott Clifford, Steven N. D. Brundula
  • Patent number: 8963739
    Abstract: A barricade light includes a light member, a receiver, a transmitter and a controller. The receiver is configured to receive an incoming signal from an adjacent barricade light and deliver the incoming signal to the controller. The incoming signal includes information about a position of the adjacent barricade light in a row of barricade lights. The controller is configured to determine a position of the barricade light in the row of barricade lights based on the information, synchronize operation of the light member to the adjacent barricade light, and transmit an outgoing signal via the transmitter. The outgoing signal includes information about a position of the barricade light in the row of barricade lights.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 2013
    Date of Patent: February 24, 2015
    Assignee: Checkers Industrial Products, LLC
    Inventors: Scott Clifford, Steven N. D. Brundula
  • Patent number: 8939635
    Abstract: A warning whip assembly includes an elongate whip, a light, wiring, a base, and an electrical connector assembly. The elongate whip has first and second ends. The light is mounted to the first end of the warning whip. The wiring extends from the light to the second end of the warning whip. The base is connected to the second end of the warning whip. The electrical connector assembly includes a first connector portion connected to the base with a waterproof connection. The wiring is connected to the first connector portion. The electrical connector assembly also includes a second connector portion that is releasably connected to the first connector portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 12, 2013
    Date of Patent: January 27, 2015
    Assignee: Checkers Industrial Products, LLC
    Inventor: Greg Widgery
  • Patent number: D724245
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 24, 2012
    Date of Patent: March 10, 2015
    Assignee: Checkers Industrial Products, LLC
    Inventor: Scott Clifford
  • Patent number: D726631
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 24, 2012
    Date of Patent: April 14, 2015
    Assignee: Checkers Industrial Products, LLC
    Inventor: Greg Widgery
  • Patent number: D936557
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 6, 2019
    Date of Patent: November 23, 2021
    Assignee: CHECKERS INDUSTRIAL PRODUCTS, LLC
    Inventor: Greg Widgery