Patents Assigned to National Trench Safety, LLC
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Patent number: 10760240Abstract: An excavation support system and methods for making same. The system can include a plurality of linear slide-rail posts; a plurality of corner slide-rail posts; at least one slide-rail panel having opposing first and second ends, wherein the first end is disposed within the recessed groove of the linear slide-rail post and the second end is disposed within one of the recessed grooves of the corner slide-rail posts; at least one linear roller cart, having at least one roller attached thereto, adapted to slide onto the linear slide-rail post and secure thereto, the linear roller cart comprising a generally horizontal plate for supporting at least one hydraulic brace leg; and at least one corner roller cart having at least one roller attached thereto, adapted to slide onto the corner slide-rail post and secure thereto. Each cart having a generally horizontal plate for supporting at least one hydraulic brace, and movable in an upward and downward direction relative to the vertical axis of the slide-rail post.Type: GrantFiled: August 26, 2019Date of Patent: September 1, 2020Assignee: NATIONAL TRENCH SAFETY, LLCInventor: Ronald W. Chilton
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Patent number: 10604907Abstract: An excavation support system and methods for installing and using same. The system includes a corner cart having a generally vertical back plate having a front surface, a back surface, a top end, and a bottom end; a generally horizontal base plate having a top side and a bottom side, the base plate attached to the back plate at about a 90-degree angle, proximate the bottom end of the back plate; at least one roller, connected to the back plate, extending from the back surface thereof, and a corner swivel brace disposed on the top side of the base plate and connected to the front surface of the back plate.Type: GrantFiled: November 16, 2018Date of Patent: March 31, 2020Assignee: NATIONAL TRENCH SAFETY, LLCInventor: Ronald W. Chilton
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Patent number: 10570579Abstract: A roller cart and methods for installing in an excavation support system. The roller cart can include a generally vertical back plate having a front surface, a back surface, a top end, and a bottom end. A generally horizontal base plate, having a top side and a bottom side, can be attached to the back plate at about a 90-degree angle, proximate the bottom end of the back plate. A first side plate and a second side plate that are generally L-shaped, having a generally vertical top portion, and a bottom portion that is generally perpendicular to the top portion can be attached to and generally perpendicular to the back surface of the back plate. The bottom portion of both side plates can be attached to and generally perpendicular to the bottom side of the base plate. The first side plate and the second side plate can be generally parallel to one another.Type: GrantFiled: November 16, 2018Date of Patent: February 25, 2020Assignee: NATIONAL TRENCH SAFETY, LLCInventor: Ronald W. Chilton
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Publication number: 20190376249Abstract: An excavation support system and methods for making same. The system can include a plurality of linear slide-rail posts; a plurality of corner slide-rail posts; at least one slide-rail panel having opposing first and second ends, wherein the first end is disposed within the recessed groove of the linear slide-rail post and the second end is disposed within one of the recessed grooves of the corner slide-rail posts; at least one linear roller cart, having at least one roller attached thereto, adapted to slide onto the linear slide-rail post and secure thereto, the linear roller cart comprising a generally horizontal plate for supporting at least one hydraulic brace leg; and at least one corner roller cart having at least one roller attached thereto, adapted to slide onto the corner slide-rail post and secure thereto. Each cart having a generally horizontal plate for supporting at least one hydraulic brace, and movable in an upward and downward direction relative to the vertical axis of the slide-rail post.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 26, 2019Publication date: December 12, 2019Applicant: National Trench Safety, LLCInventor: Ronald W. Chilton
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Patent number: 10392770Abstract: An excavation support system and methods for making same. The system can include a plurality of linear slide-rail posts; a plurality of corner slide-rail posts; at least one slide-rail panel having opposing first and second ends, wherein the first end is disposed within the recessed groove of the linear slide-rail post and the second end is disposed within one of the recessed grooves of the corner slide-rail posts; at least one linear roller cart, having at least one roller attached thereto, adapted to slide onto the linear slide-rail post and secure thereto, the linear roller cart comprising a generally horizontal plate for supporting at least one hydraulic brace leg; and at least one corner roller cart having at least one roller attached thereto, adapted to slide onto the corner slide-rail post and secure thereto. Each cart having a generally horizontal plate for supporting at least one hydraulic brace, and movable in an upward and downward direction relative to the vertical axis of the slide-rail post.Type: GrantFiled: November 16, 2018Date of Patent: August 27, 2019Assignee: NATIONAL TRENCH SAFETY, LLCInventor: Ronald W. Chilton
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Publication number: 20190153694Abstract: A roller cart and methods for installing in an excavation support system. The roller cart can include a generally vertical back plate having a front surface, a back surface, a top end, and a bottom end. A generally horizontal base plate, having a top side and a bottom side, can be attached to the back plate at about a 90-degree angle, proximate the bottom end of the back plate. A first side plate and a second side plate that are generally L-shaped, having a generally vertical top portion, and a bottom portion that is generally perpendicular to the top portion can be attached to and generally perpendicular to the back surface of the back plate. The bottom portion of both side plates can be attached to and generally perpendicular to the bottom side of the base plate. The first side plate and the second side plate can be generally parallel to one another.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 16, 2018Publication date: May 23, 2019Applicant: National Trench Safety, LLCInventor: Ronald W. Chilton
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Publication number: 20190153696Abstract: An excavation support system and methods for making same. The system can include a plurality of linear slide-rail posts; a plurality of corner slide-rail posts; at least one slide-rail panel having opposing first and second ends, wherein the first end is disposed within the recessed groove of the linear slide-rail post and the second end is disposed within one of the recessed grooves of the corner slide-rail posts; at least one linear roller cart, having at least one roller attached thereto, adapted to slide onto the linear slide-rail post and secure thereto, the linear roller cart comprising a generally horizontal plate for supporting at least one hydraulic brace leg; and at least one corner roller cart having at least one roller attached thereto, adapted to slide onto the corner slide-rail post and secure thereto. Each cart having a generally horizontal plate for supporting at least one hydraulic brace, and movable in an upward and downward direction relative to the vertical axis of the slide-rail post.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 16, 2018Publication date: May 23, 2019Applicant: National Trench Safety, LLCInventor: Ronald W. Chilton
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Publication number: 20190153695Abstract: An excavation support system and methods for installing and using same. The system includes a corner cart having a generally vertical back plate having a front surface, a back surface, a top end, and a bottom end; a generally horizontal base plate having a top side and a bottom side, the base plate attached to the back plate at about a 90-degree angle, proximate the bottom end of the back plate; at least one roller, connected to the back plate, extending from the back surface thereof, and a corner swivel brace disposed on the top side of the base plate and connected to the front surface of the back plate.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 16, 2018Publication date: May 23, 2019Applicant: National Trench Safety, LLCInventor: Ronald W. Chilton
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Patent number: 9004227Abstract: Embodiments of the disclosure may provide a ladder access system. The ladder access system may include a base having a clamp disposed proximal an excavation end thereof. The clamp may be configured to secure the base to an excavation support structure. A first side rail may be disposed on a first side of the base and a second side rail may be disposed on a second side of the base. The ladder access system may also include a gate disposed at a surface end of the base and extending between the first and second side rails. The ladder access system may further include a ladder support disposed proximal the excavation end of the base and extending from the first or second side rail, the ladder support being configured to uphold an upper end of a ladder disposed in an excavation and leaning thereupon.Type: GrantFiled: January 25, 2011Date of Patent: April 14, 2015Assignee: National Trench Safety, LLCInventor: Ronald W. Chilton
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Patent number: 8827037Abstract: Embodiments of the disclosure provide a safety rail. The safety rail may include a body disposed on first and second adjustable boots. The first and second adjustable boots may be adapted to secure the safety rail to an excavation support structure. The body may include a lower rail connected to the first and second adjustable boots.Type: GrantFiled: January 25, 2011Date of Patent: September 9, 2014Assignee: National Trench Safety, LLCInventor: Ronald W. Chilton
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Patent number: 8684136Abstract: Embodiments of the disclosure provide a fall arrest system. The fall arrest system may include a post disposed on a clamp. The clamp may be configured to secure to a base structure. The fall arrest system may also include a davit arm disposed on the post via one or more hinges. The post may be configured to support a winch and the davit arm may be configured to support a cable therefrom.Type: GrantFiled: January 25, 2011Date of Patent: April 1, 2014Assignee: National Trench Safety, LLCInventor: Ronald W. Chilton