Patents by Inventor Creighton R. Thompson

Creighton R. Thompson 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).

  • Seismic subframe for electrical enclosure
    Patent number: 6036290
    Abstract: An electrical enclosure includes a frame and a seismic subframe. The seismic subframe includes vertical frame members interconnecting with braces at the top and bottom and opening at the front and rear of the enclosure. The assembly mounts to the rectangular frame of the enclosure. Grid straps extend from front to rear to connect the assemblies and provide additional bracing. Front and rear panels include gusset type braces at the corners mounted to the panels that engage inner edges of the framework to provide positioning as well as support.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 13, 1998
    Date of Patent: March 14, 2000
    Assignee: Hoffman Enclosures, Inc.
    Inventors: John J. Jancsek, Creighton R. Thompson, Robert G. Lau, Todd J. Mickley, Erik E. Emstad
  • Aeration system and method
    Patent number: 5340508
    Abstract: An improved air transport hose for use in aeration systems for rejuvenating eutrophic bodies of water, said hose having low internal friction, sufficient weight to remain submerged, and resistance to mechanical damage comprising a polymeric tube encased in a flexible metal sheath of the type commonly used in electrical installations.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 25, 1993
    Date of Patent: August 23, 1994
    Assignee: Clean-Flo Laboratories, Inc.
    Inventor: Creighton R. Thompson