Patents by Inventor Anthony J. Mertes
Anthony J. Mertes 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).
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Publication number: 20150336595Abstract: Wheeled cart for holding components of temporary visible warning assemblies and method of loading. The cart comprises a holding support having adjacent spaces positioned substantially along its length and a holding base having upwardly extending prongs positioned substantially across its length. Warning stands are stored in the cart by connecting a lower end of a stand with a prong and placing the upper end of the stand in the space of the holding support. Surface engaging supports for retaining the cart in an upright position extend from each side wall of the cart frame and are positioned directly below a length of the holding base. A rotatable cover is moveable from an open position for loading stands to a closed position wherein the upper ends of the stands in the cart are retrained from forward or upward movement by the cover.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 22, 2014Publication date: November 26, 2015Applicant: BlueWater Manufacturing LLCInventor: Anthony J. Mertes
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Publication number: 20150267437Abstract: A collapsible safety rail system for providing a portable or permanent protective barrier to provide for fall prevention from elevated or other work areas. Lockable pivot assemblies are located between heavy bases and the end posts of collapsible safety rail assemblies. Removable detent pins are utilized to lock the pivot assemblies to maintain the erected position of the collapsible safety rail assemblies in protective vertical orientation or are removed to allow maneuvering of the collapsible safety rail assemblies to a minimum viewable profile position when not required for personnel protection.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 3, 2015Publication date: September 24, 2015Inventors: Gregory S. Kenton, Anthony J. Mertes
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Patent number: 8689938Abstract: A collapsible safety rail system for providing a portable or permanent protective barrier to provide for fall prevention from elevated or other work areas. Lockable pivot assemblies are located between heavy bases and the end posts of collapsible safety rail assemblies. Removable detent pins are utilized to lock the pivot assemblies to maintain the erected position of the collapsible safety rail assemblies in protective vertical orientation or are removed to allow maneuvering of the collapsible safety rail assemblies to a minimum viewable profile position when not required for personnel protection.Type: GrantFiled: June 10, 2005Date of Patent: April 8, 2014Inventors: Gregory S. Kenton, Anthony J. Mertes
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Patent number: 7451757Abstract: An improved concrete cutter has a longitudinally-extending primary boom and one or more saw carriage sub-assemblies that move along the length of the boom. “Wing-like” boom extensions are hingedly secured at each end of the primary boom. The boom extensions can be easily positioned at each end of the primary boom to extend the cutting width of the concrete cutter and without requiring removal of the boom extensions from the concrete cutter. The saw carriage sub-assemblies are independently movable along the boom extensions. Carriage spacing is variably-adjustable along the boom such that each saw carriage can move toward or away from the other saw carriage. Each saw carriage sub-assembly is height-variable and is self-adjusting to contours in the profile of the concrete surface being cut.Type: GrantFiled: March 6, 2007Date of Patent: November 18, 2008Inventors: Frederick A. Ketterhagen, Kevin F. Ketterhagen, Anthony J. Mertes, Gary L. Barger
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Publication number: 20070209651Abstract: An improved concrete cutter has a longitudinally-extending primary boom and one or more saw carriage sub-assemblies that move along the length of the boom. “Wing-like” boom extensions are hingedly secured at each end of the primary boom. The boom extensions can be easily positioned at each end of the primary boom to extend the cutting width of the concrete cutter and without requiring removal of the boom extensions from the concrete cutter. The saw carriage sub-assemblies are independently movable along the boom extensions. Carriage spacing is variably-adjustable along the boom such that each saw carriage can move toward or away from the other saw carriage. Each saw carriage sub-assembly is height-variable and is self-adjusting to contours in the profile of the concrete surface being cut.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 6, 2007Publication date: September 13, 2007Inventors: Frederick A. Ketterhagen, Kevin F. Ketterhagen, Anthony J. Mertes, Gary L. Berger
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Patent number: 6470874Abstract: A concrete saw (10) includes a cutting assembly having a high compression diesel motor (38) mounted on a carriage (40) in turn slideably mounted in a frame (22) in turn pivotally mounted to parallel rails (14) of a chassis (12) moveably supported on the concrete surface by wheels (18, 20). Concrete slurry hardened on two pairs of UHMW slides (30, 44) provided between the sliding surfaces of the carriage (40) and the frame (22) will break away and fall from the slides (30, 44) when the belt tension is adjusted. A guard (58) prevents entry of concrete slurry to the belt drive and includes a housing (66) having a U-shaped wall (68) which closely conforms to the bottom periphery of the sheave (36) of the belt drive.Type: GrantFiled: January 19, 2000Date of Patent: October 29, 2002Assignee: Cimline, Inc.Inventor: Anthony J. Mertes
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Patent number: 6109826Abstract: A melter and applicator (10) is shown for applying liquefied paving material to damaged pavement. The applicator (10) reduces the problems which occur due to the unintentional solidification of the paving material within the hose (74) of either the heated or unheated type. A cabinet (44) is provided which is selectively able to maintain the temperature of the unheated hose (74) during periods of non-use. In addition, a wand access port (100) is provided which allows either type of hose (74) to be run continuously, directing material back to a supply bin (26). In addition, a chimney (40) is provided which vents the by-products of combustion generated while melting the paving material. This chimney, (40) is fluidly coupled to the bin (26) which contains the paving material so that noxious fumes produced during the melting are drawn off.Type: GrantFiled: June 3, 1999Date of Patent: August 29, 2000Assignee: Cimline, Inc.Inventor: Anthony J. Mertes
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Patent number: 5709200Abstract: A router machine for cutting a groove in pavement and the like for repairing cracks includes a pair of frame members mounting a shroud therebetween. A cutter head drive shaft is mounted by the frame members with axially spaced bushings keyed thereto within the shroud. Disks are bolted to the bushings. Circumferentially spaced cutter members are mounted to the disks, and include pins axially removably extended through apertures. Star bits and spacers are mounted on the pins. Retainers are pivotally mounted to the disks to selectively permit axial removable of the pins from the disks. A U-shaped mounting axle is pivoted to the frame members forwardly of the shroud for mounting ground engaging wheels. An operator guide handle is pivotally mounted to a console and operatively connected to brake members mounted by a brake axle to brakingly engage the ground engaging wheels when the handle cross bar is pushed downwardly.Type: GrantFiled: May 30, 1996Date of Patent: January 20, 1998Assignee: Cimline Inc.Inventor: Anthony J. Mertes
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Patent number: 5215071Abstract: A riding saw apparatus (20) has hydrostatic and hydraulic controls (26, 30, 31, 32) which are movable to various positions for different sawing operations. In addition, saw blades (72) mounted on a cutting assembly (24, 25) are movable to different positions at different angles for performing a number of sawing operations including sawing joints, making angled cuts, and following random cracks or curves. In addition, a timing mechanism (82) may be added so that the saw (20) may utilized for sawing recesses (110) in the pavement. The timing - mechanism (82) uses a cam (84) with a cam follower (86) controlling the depth of the cut of the blades (72). The saw also utilizes a mounting bracket (80) for mounting front wheels (38) or the cutting assemblies (24, 25) in different positions for the various sawing operations.Type: GrantFiled: January 18, 1991Date of Patent: June 1, 1993Assignee: Cimline, Inc.Inventors: Anthony J. Mertes, Leonard L. Shope
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Patent number: 4676557Abstract: A cooling system for a wheeled saw for widening cracks in an asphalt or concrete surface is disclosed. The cooling system includes a compressor and a water reservoir which provide pressurized air and water to one or more mist forming nozzles or fluid directing blocks. The mist is directed unto the cutting blade to keep it cool. After enlarging a crack, foreign materials are blown from the crack allowing it to be immediately sealed.Type: GrantFiled: April 5, 1985Date of Patent: June 30, 1987Assignee: Cimline, Inc.Inventors: Leonard L. Shope, Anthony J. Mertes
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Patent number: D586524Type: GrantFiled: July 7, 2008Date of Patent: February 10, 2009Inventor: Anthony J. Mertes