Patents by Inventor Charles J. MacKarvich

Charles J. MacKarvich 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).

  • Publication number: 20210354742
    Abstract: A method for using a mobile anchor cart assembly can include repositioning the mobile anchor cart assembly from an anchored position to a mobile position on a ground surface, mobile anchor cart assembly including a cart, the cart including a frame resting upon the ground surface in the anchored position, the frame clearing the ground surface in the mobile position; and an axle assembly mounted to the frame, the axle assembly clearing the ground surface in the anchored position, the axle assembly contacting the ground surface in the mobile position; and a load defining a load center of gravity, the load center of gravity being vertically aligned over at least a portion of the axle assembly in the anchored position; and rolling the mobile anchor cart assembly along the ground surface with the axle assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 28, 2021
    Publication date: November 18, 2021
    Inventor: Charles J. MacKarvich
  • Publication number: 20210348404
    Abstract: A retainer clip for a compression post includes a retainer body defining a first lateral body end, a second lateral body end opposite the first lateral end, a retainer opening formed through the retainer body and positioned between the first and second lateral body ends, and a retainer tab extending into the retainer opening; and a substantially J-shaped ledge grip extending from the first lateral body end, the ledge grip defining a curved portion and a planar portion, the curved portion coupled to the first lateral body end, the planar portion extending from the curved portion distal to the first lateral body end, the planar portion extending beneath the retainer body.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 19, 2021
    Publication date: November 11, 2021
    Inventor: Charles J. MacKarvich
  • Patent number: 11167782
    Abstract: A fall arrest cart assembly includes a cart including a frame defining a front end and a rear end, the front end disposed opposite from the rear end, the frame including a first side rail and a second side rail extending between the front end and the rear end; and a penetrator assembly coupled to the cart, the penetrator assembly including an outboard penetrator including at least one outboard spike, the penetrator assembly movable about and between an extended position and a retracted position, the at least one outboard spike positioned outward from the first side rail and the second side rail in the extended position, the outboard penetrator configured to engage the at least one outboard spike with a ground surface when the cart is positioned on the ground surface with the penetrator assembly in the extended position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 30, 2020
    Date of Patent: November 9, 2021
    Inventor: Charles J. MacKarvich
  • Patent number: 11156009
    Abstract: Example aspects of an indicator for a compression post, a compression post for a building, and a method for using a compression post are disclosed. The indicator for a compression post can comprise a leg configured to engage a support plate of the compression post; and an indication portion supported by the leg and comprising; a first visual indicator configured to indicate that the compression post is in an uncompressed configuration; and a second visual indicator configured to indicate that the compression post is in a compressed configuration.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 12, 2019
    Date of Patent: October 26, 2021
    Inventor: Charles J. MacKarvich
  • Patent number: 11104365
    Abstract: A method for using a mobile anchor cart assembly can include repositioning a cart of the mobile anchor cart assembly from an anchored position to a mobile position on a ground surface, the cart including a frame defining a front side and a rear side, the frame defining a front foot and a rear foot, the front foot and the rear foot resting upon the ground surface in the anchored position, the front foot and the rear foot clearing the ground surface in the mobile position; and an axle assembly mounted on the front side, the axle assembly clearing the ground surface in the anchored position, the axle assembly contacting the ground surface in the mobile position, the front foot positioned between the axle assembly and the rear foot; and rolling the mobile anchor cart assembly along the ground surface with the axle assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 15, 2020
    Date of Patent: August 31, 2021
    Inventor: Charles J. MacKarvich
  • Patent number: 11098493
    Abstract: Example aspects of a retainer clip for a compression post, a compression post for a building, and a method of adjusting a length of a compression post are disclosed. The retainer clip can comprise a retainer body defining a first lateral body end, a second lateral body end opposite the first lateral end, a retainer opening formed through the retainer body and positioned between the first and second lateral body ends, and a retainer tab extending into the retainer opening; a biasing element positioner extending from the second lateral body end, the biasing element positioner comprising a positioner end wall, the positioner end wall defining an inner surface; and a biasing element engaging the inner surface of the biasing element positioner.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 10, 2020
    Date of Patent: August 24, 2021
    Inventor: Charles J. MacKarvich
  • Publication number: 20210238925
    Abstract: A ladder dock system can include a ladder dock including a mounting panel and a connecting panel connected to the mounting panel, the ladder dock defining a ladder notch. The ladder dock system can further include a ladder configured to provide access to an elevated structure and sized to rest against the ladder dock, the ladder notch sized to receive and fix a position of the ladder relative to the ladder dock.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 21, 2020
    Publication date: August 5, 2021
    Inventor: Charles J. MacKarvich
  • Publication number: 20210238924
    Abstract: A fall arrest system includes a ladder configured to provide access to an elevated structure and a fall arrest device configured to be secured to the elevated structure, the fall arrest device including an upper anchor, the upper anchor including a first end configured to be secured to the elevated structure and a second end distal from the first end.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 21, 2020
    Publication date: August 5, 2021
    Inventor: Charles J. MacKarvich
  • Publication number: 20210094599
    Abstract: A method for using a mobile anchor cart assembly can include repositioning a cart of the mobile anchor cart assembly from an anchored position to a mobile position on a ground surface, the cart including a frame defining a front side and a rear side, the frame defining a front foot and a rear foot, the front foot and the rear foot resting upon the ground surface in the anchored position, the front foot and the rear foot clearing the ground surface in the mobile position; and an axle assembly mounted on the front side, the axle assembly clearing the ground surface in the anchored position, the axle assembly contacting the ground surface in the mobile position, the front foot positioned between the axle assembly and the rear foot; and rolling the mobile anchor cart assembly along the ground surface with the axle assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 15, 2020
    Publication date: April 1, 2021
    Inventor: Charles J. MacKarvich
  • Patent number: 10954691
    Abstract: A guardrail base can include a base body, which can include a first foot, a second foot, and a raised portion between the first foot and the second foot; and a rail mount mounted on the raised portion of the base, the rail mount configured to angularly pivot about and between a first position towards the first foot and a second position towards the second foot.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 21, 2018
    Date of Patent: March 23, 2021
    Inventor: Charles J. MacKarvich
  • Patent number: 10894554
    Abstract: A mobile anchor cart assembly includes a cart including a frame defining a front side and a rear side, the front side disposed opposite from the rear side, the frame defining a front foot and a rear foot, the front foot and the rear foot configured to rest upon a ground surface when the cart is in an anchored position, the front foot and the rear foot configured to clear the ground surface when the cart is in a mobile position; at least one tie-off point attached to the frame; at least one handle extending outward from the rear side of the frame, the at least one handle configured to selectively position the cart about and between the anchored position and the mobile position; and an axle assembly mounted on the front side; and a load defining a load center of gravity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 12, 2019
    Date of Patent: January 19, 2021
    Inventor: Charles J. MacKarvich
  • Publication number: 20210010284
    Abstract: Example aspects of a retainer clip for a compression post, a compression post for a building, and a method of adjusting a length of a compression post are disclosed. The retainer clip can comprise a retainer body defining a first lateral body end, a second lateral body end opposite the first lateral end, a retainer opening formed through the retainer body and positioned between the first and second lateral body ends, and a retainer tab extending into the retainer opening; a biasing element positioner extending from the second lateral body end, the biasing element positioner comprising a positioner end wall, the positioner end wall defining an inner surface; and a biasing element engaging the inner surface of the biasing element positioner.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 10, 2020
    Publication date: January 14, 2021
    Inventor: Charles J. MacKarvich
  • Publication number: 20210010283
    Abstract: Example aspects of an indicator for a compression post, a compression post for a building, and a method for using a compression post are disclosed. The indicator for a compression post can comprise a leg configured to engage a support plate of the compression post; and an indication portion supported by the leg and comprising; a first visual indicator configured to indicate that the compression post is in an uncompressed configuration; and a second visual indicator configured to indicate that the compression post is in a compressed configuration.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 12, 2019
    Publication date: January 14, 2021
    Inventor: Charles J. MacKarvich
  • Publication number: 20210009183
    Abstract: A mobile anchor cart assembly includes a cart including a frame defining a front side and a rear side, the front side disposed opposite from the rear side, the frame defining a front foot and a rear foot, the front foot and the rear foot configured to rest upon a ground surface when the cart is in an anchored position, the front foot and the rear foot configured to clear the ground surface when the cart is in a mobile position; at least one tie-off point attached to the frame; at least one handle extending outward from the rear side of the frame, the at least one handle configured to selectively position the cart about and between the anchored position and the mobile position; and an axle assembly mounted on the front side; and a load defining a load center of gravity
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 12, 2019
    Publication date: January 14, 2021
    Inventor: Charles J. MacKarvich
  • Publication number: 20190257112
    Abstract: A guardrail system and guardrail base is disclosed. The base can be configured to be attached to or placed on an elevated surface. The base can include a base body including a raised portion between a first foot and a second foot. A rail mount mounted on the raised portion of the base can be configured to angularly pivot about and between a first position towards the first foot and a second position towards the second foot.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 21, 2018
    Publication date: August 22, 2019
    Inventor: Charles J. MacKarvich
  • Publication number: 20190257152
    Abstract: A ladder safety rail for a ladder configured to reach an elevated surface of a structure against which the ladder rests is disclosed, the ladder having a plurality of side rails and a top rung extending between the side rails. The ladder safety rail can include a bracket comprising a longitudinal axis the bracket configured to be attached to a side rail of the ladder; and a handle configured to be attached to the bracket.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 19, 2018
    Publication date: August 22, 2019
    Inventor: Charles J. MacKarvich
  • Publication number: 20190242153
    Abstract: A canopy support for coupling a tarp to a roof at a desired tarp position spaced from the roof can include a base configured for secured attachment to the roof; and an elongate post comprising a proximal end configured for attachment to the tarp, and an opposed distal end rotatably coupled to the base, wherein the post is rotatable relative to the base about a rotation axis, and wherein the post is rotatable relative to the base about and between a lowered post position and a raised post position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 5, 2018
    Publication date: August 8, 2019
    Inventor: Charles J. MacKarvich
  • Patent number: D831860
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 1, 2017
    Date of Patent: October 23, 2018
    Inventor: Charles J. MacKarvich
  • Patent number: D882830
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 14, 2018
    Date of Patent: April 28, 2020
    Inventor: Charles J. MacKarvich
  • Patent number: D932660
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 11, 2021
    Date of Patent: October 5, 2021
    Inventor: Charles J. MacKarvich