Patents by Inventor Charles O. Gaston

Charles O. Gaston 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: 6380490
    Abstract: An insulator for mounting an electric wire to a round vertical post. The insulator main body includes an outwardly opening slot through which the round post may be moved as the insulator is removed from the post. A nut is threadedly mounted at the slotted end of the main body limiting movement of the round post within the slot. A spacer within the slot limits inward movement of the slot walls. Various embodiments of the spacer are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 16, 2000
    Date of Patent: April 30, 2002
    Inventor: Charles O. Gaston
  • Patent number: 4103628
    Abstract: A conditioner drill is disclosed herein which comprises two rows of plow teeth mounted at the front of a rectangular frame. Mounted on the frame behind the plow teeth are a drag plate and a compressor roller. A seed drill is mounted upon the frame behind the compressor roller and in front of a plain roller which is located at the rear of the frame. The conditioner drill includes a pair of wheels connected to the frame which may be lowered for transporting the conditioner drill. The conditioner drill may also include a farm chemical distribution system, such as a tank mounted upon the frame and connected to a boom sprayer located at the rear of the conditioner drill.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 7, 1976
    Date of Patent: August 1, 1978
    Inventor: Charles O. Gaston