Patents by Inventor Berle G. Blehm

Berle G. Blehm 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).

  • Patent number: 8651259
    Abstract: A ladder bridge apparatus for use in connecting two ladder sections is disclosed herein. The ladder bridge apparatus, in its simplest form, includes an adjustable center stabilizer bar connecting outer rail bridge assemblies. The rail bridge assemblies are directly connected to the adjacent ladder sections. The ladder bridge apparatus can be utilized in conjunction with a material transport device to transport materials over the rails of a first ladder section and onto and across the ladder bridge apparatus to a second ladder section.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 12, 2013
    Date of Patent: February 18, 2014
    Inventor: Berle G. Blehm
  • Patent number: 8002512
    Abstract: A material transport system and method of use is disclosed herein. The system includes a base assembly having an adjustable width, a material support platform hingedly attached to the base assembly, the platform supported angularly above the base assembly by at least two support tubes hingedly attached to the base assembly, a left pair and a right pair of rail guides aligned along the length of the base assembly, the rails removably attached to the underside of the base assembly, and a left pair and a right pair of wheels axially mounted between each rail guide pair, the bottom edges of the rail guides extending past the edges of the wheels, the system characterized in that the rail guides and wheels enable the transport system to be pulled along the rails of a ladder by wire, rope, or like component attached to the transport system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 18, 2009
    Date of Patent: August 23, 2011
    Inventor: Berle G. Blehm
  • Patent number: 7942243
    Abstract: An intermediate cable fairlead is comprised of a frame assembly, a left and right wheel assembly affixed to the frame assembly, and a pulley wheel attached to the wheel assembly. The intermediate cable fairlead can be attached to a ladder and utilized to move material from the ground up to or over the intermediate cable fairlead. The device can also be utilized as a stop to hold a load in position on a ladder.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 1, 2010
    Date of Patent: May 17, 2011
    Inventor: Berle G. Blehm
  • Patent number: 7556125
    Abstract: A ladder ridge anchor device and system incorporating new and improved mechanisms are disclosed herein for attaching a ladder to a roof ridge anchor to secure a ladder over the roof ridge of a building. These improvements also allow the user to easily adjust the position of the ladder relative to the roof ridge anchor to facilitate work on and access to the roof or other building areas. Stabilizing components help prevent lateral movement of the ladder with respect to the attached ridge anchor and extension components elevate the ladder and roof ridge anchor off the surface of the roof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 27, 2007
    Date of Patent: July 7, 2009
    Inventor: Berle G. Blehm
  • Patent number: 7185739
    Abstract: A portable tether anchor/ladder roof anchor assembly for attaching to and securing a ladder to the roof ridge of a building and providing a tether anchor for fall protection. One embodiment consists of an assembly attached to the rungs of a ladder to allow a ladder to be rolled up onto a roof, turned over and secured in position over the roof ridge to be used as a tether anchor and a ladder roof anchor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 12, 2005
    Date of Patent: March 6, 2007
    Inventor: Berle G. Blehm
  • Patent number: 7163084
    Abstract: An adjustable ladder stabilizer assembly composed of sturdy, lightweight components that can be temporarily or permanently affixed to the side rails of a ladder and adjusted to a variety of positions to provide lateral support. This stabilizer assembly can also be folded up and easily secured in a storage position to fit within the profile of a ladder when not in use.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 7, 2005
    Date of Patent: January 16, 2007
    Inventor: Berle G. Blehm
  • Patent number: 6913114
    Abstract: A roof ridge anchor assembly for attaching to and securing a ladder to the roof ridge of a building. One embodiment consists of a pair of devices attached to the rungs of a ladder to allow a ladder to be rolled up onto a roof, turned over and secured in position over the roof bridge.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 19, 2004
    Date of Patent: July 5, 2005
    Inventor: Berle G. Blehm
  • Patent number: D724808
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 15, 2014
    Date of Patent: March 17, 2015
    Inventor: Berle G. Blehm