Patents by Inventor Bruce C. Bent

Bruce C. Bent 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: 6536369
    Abstract: A handle for the top of a blow-molded traffic delineator includes a bulbous lower portion, an curved intermediate portion, and an upper portion that forms a T-shaped handle. The upper portion has a hole therethrough to allow mounting of a warning light or other item. The intermediate portion has a curvature that gradually reduces the diameter of the handle moving from lower end to upper end, in a shape that easily accommodates the grasp of a human hand.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 18, 2000
    Date of Patent: March 25, 2003
    Assignee: Bent Manufacturing Company
    Inventors: Bruce C. Bent, James A. Bent
  • Patent number: 6305312
    Abstract: A flat panel vertical traffic channelizer includes front and back generally rectangular panels connected to generally triangular end panels by curved corners. Each of the curved corners is formed as a portion of a cone, with a gradually increasing radius from top to bottom. The curved corners are preferably of a shape that would form a cone if the rectangular panels and triangular end panels were removed. Alternatively, the end panels may be reduced or omitted, so that the flat panels are connected by curved corners that have a radius that gradually increases from the top to the bottom of the channelizer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 9, 1999
    Date of Patent: October 23, 2001
    Assignee: Bent Manufacturing Company
    Inventors: Bruce C. Bent, James A. Bent
  • Patent number: 6019542
    Abstract: A D-shaped base fits tightly over a barrel to add ballast to the barrel. The base is perimeter weighted to increase resistance to tipping of the barrel. The interior circumference is designed to fit tightly on the barrel. The outer circumference includes a flat portion to resist rolling of the barrel if tipped over. As a result, if the barrel is tipped over, the base stays tightly fitted to the barrel, but if an automobile collides with the barrel, the base releases to reduce the possibility of damage to the automobile or barrel or base.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 23, 1998
    Date of Patent: February 1, 2000
    Assignee: Bent Manufacturing Company
    Inventors: Bruce C. Bent, James A. Bent
  • Patent number: 6014941
    Abstract: A traffic delineator includes a cylinder and a base. The base has a hole therethrough to permit the cylinder to be inserted into the base and the base then holds the cylinder down. A grip is formed in the center section of the cylinder to increase ease of carrying the delineator. The cylinder may also include a handle and means for affixing traffic warning lights and flags. The base may include means for holding removable ballast. The cylinder is formed by blow molding.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 29, 1996
    Date of Patent: January 18, 2000
    Assignee: Bent Manufacturing Company
    Inventors: Bruce C. Bent, James A. Bent
  • Patent number: 5722788
    Abstract: A traffic delineator includes a barrel and a base. Wheels are mounted to the delineator to permit rolling of the delineator. The barrel has a domed top for added strength. When removed from the base, the barrel may be stacked by nesting another barrel into the cavity of the first barrel. The barrel includes a handle. Traffic warning lights and flags may be affixed to the barrel. Removable ballast may be held by, contained in, or used on, the base.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 24, 1996
    Date of Patent: March 3, 1998
    Assignee: Bent Manfacturing Company
    Inventors: Bruce C. Bent, James A. Bent
  • Patent number: 5458434
    Abstract: A plastic barricade is formed from identical panels placed back to back and hinged together. Each panel includes a handle at the top, vertical legs with reinforcing ribs, and horizontal cross-members. The bottom most horizontal cross-member includes a stacking lug that may be inserted into the handle to prevent a stack of barricades from tipping over. The barricade may also be designed to be compatible with existing barricades.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 31, 1994
    Date of Patent: October 17, 1995
    Assignee: Bent Manufacturing Company
    Inventors: Bruce C. Bent, James A. Bent
  • Patent number: D272809
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 18, 1982
    Date of Patent: February 28, 1984
    Inventors: James A. Bent, Bruce C. Bent
  • Patent number: D276510
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 10, 1983
    Date of Patent: November 27, 1984
    Inventors: James A. Bent, Bruce C. Bent
  • Patent number: D412131
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 10, 1996
    Date of Patent: July 20, 1999
    Assignee: Bent Manufacturing Company
    Inventors: Bruce C. Bent, James A. Bent
  • Patent number: D415443
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 18, 1999
    Date of Patent: October 19, 1999
    Assignee: Bent Manufacturing Company
    Inventors: Bruce C. Bent, James A. Bent
  • Patent number: D432935
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 23, 2000
    Date of Patent: October 31, 2000
    Assignee: Bent Manufacturing Company
    Inventors: Bruce C. Bent, James A. Bent