Patents by Inventor David S. Denny

David S. Denny 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: 7448836
    Abstract: A netting system is operatively connected to opposing walls of a compartment to contain a load within the compartment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 30, 2006
    Date of Patent: November 11, 2008
    Assignee: D B Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Brian S. Clarke, David S. Denny, Edward T. Mehl
  • Publication number: 20080272675
    Abstract: A netting assembly includes a netting panel sized to span at least a majority of a shelving assembly's storage space. An adjusting member is capable of being positioned in three configurations and is operatively connected to the netting panel proximate at least two spaced apart portions of the adjusting member. The adjusting member is operatively connected to the netting panel such that gaps are created between the adjusting member and the netting panel proximate between the at least two spaced apart portions when the adjusting member is in the first and second configurations. The netting panel has a first size when the adjusting member is in the first configuration and is expandable to a second size when the adjusting member is in the third configuration. The netting panel is adjustable in size between the first size and the second size, and the adjusting member tensions the netting panel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 3, 2008
    Publication date: November 6, 2008
    Inventor: David S. Denny
  • Patent number: 6938785
    Abstract: The present invention relates to methods and apparatus for anchoring a retractable netting system in a vertical orientation relative to a shelving assembly. A retractable netting system includes a frame assembly onto which a net is operatively connected. Cables attached to opposing ends of a draw bar member may be pulled and released to raise and lower the net.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 25, 2003
    Date of Patent: September 6, 2005
    Assignee: Sinco, Inc.
    Inventors: David S. Denny, Edward T. Mehl, Maurice A. Russo
  • Publication number: 20040211740
    Abstract: The present invention relates to methods and apparatus for anchoring a retractable netting system in a vertical orientation relative to a shelving assembly. A retractable netting system includes a frame assembly onto which a net is operatively connected. Cables attached to opposing ends of a draw bar member may be pulled and released to raise and lower the net.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 25, 2003
    Publication date: October 28, 2004
    Inventors: David S. Denny, Edward T. Mehl, Maurice A. Russo
  • Patent number: 6698142
    Abstract: The present invention is a netting system (10) for use with bleachers and grandstands (11) to prevent children, persons, and debris from falling to the ground. A first end (12a) of a net (12) is operatively connected to a cable (18) proximate an attachment point (11a) proximate the top of the bleachers (11). Then, a second end (12b) of the net (12) is passed over the understructure (11c) of the bleachers (11) and then operatively connected to a cable (25) proximate an attachment point (11b) proximate the bottom of the bleachers (11).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 24, 2001
    Date of Patent: March 2, 2004
    Assignee: SINCO, Inc.
    Inventor: David S. Denny
  • Patent number: 6698604
    Abstract: A shelf assembly includes at least one shelf supported by vertical posts, and a net having opposite sides connected to respective posts so that the net spans at least one edge of the shelf and an associated area above the shelf.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 7, 2002
    Date of Patent: March 2, 2004
    Assignee: Sinco, Inc.
    Inventors: David S. Denny, George H. Merritt, Barry J. Austin
  • Patent number: 6688480
    Abstract: A retractable barrier assembly is selectively deployed to span an aisle bounded on at least one side by a shelf unit. More specifically, a net is preferably movable between a storage position, off the floor and free of the aisle, and a deployed position, extending across the aisle. A container is preferably provided to support a first end of the net and house the net when in its storage position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 28, 2002
    Date of Patent: February 10, 2004
    Assignee: SINCO, Inc.
    Inventor: David S. Denny
  • Patent number: 6609621
    Abstract: A shelf assembly includes vertical posts and horizontal shelf supports that are configured and arranged to define at least one shelf space extending upward beyond upper distal ends of the posts. Net supports are connected to the posts in a manner that supports the net in a position spanning at least one edge of the shelf space.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 7, 2002
    Date of Patent: August 26, 2003
    Assignee: Sinco, Inc.
    Inventors: David S. Denny, George H. Merritt, Lance F. Swartwout, Brian S. Clarke, Edward T. Mehl
  • Publication number: 20020158034
    Abstract: A shelf assembly includes at least one shelf supported by vertical posts, and a net having opposite sides connected to respective posts so that the net spans at least one edge of the shelf and an associated area above the shelf.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 7, 2002
    Publication date: October 31, 2002
    Inventors: David S. Denny, George H. Merritt, Barry J. Austin
  • Publication number: 20020153340
    Abstract: A shelf assembly includes at least one shelf supported by vertical posts, and a net having opposite sides connected to respective posts so that the net spans at least one edge of the shelf and an associated area above the shelf.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 7, 2002
    Publication date: October 24, 2002
    Inventors: David S. Denny, George H. Merritt, Lance F. Swartwout, Brian S. Clarke, Edward T. Mehl
  • Publication number: 20020148799
    Abstract: A shelf assembly includes vertical posts and horizontal shelf supports that are configured and arranged to define at least one shelf space extending upward beyond upper distal ends of the posts. Net supports are connected to the posts in a manner that supports the net in a position spanning at least one edge of the shelf space.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 7, 2002
    Publication date: October 17, 2002
    Inventors: David S. Denny, George H. Merritt, Lance F. Swartwout, Brian S. Clarke, Edward T. Mehl
  • Publication number: 20020053171
    Abstract: The present invention is a netting system (10) for use with bleachers and grandstands (11) to prevent children, persons, and debris from falling to the ground. A first end (12a) of a net (12) is operatively connected to a cable (18) proximate an attachment point (11a) proximate the top of the bleachers (11). Then, a second end (12b) of the net (12) is passed over the understructure (11c) of the bleachers (11) and then operatively connected to a cable (25) proximate an attachment point (11b) proximate the bottom of the bleachers (11).
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 24, 2001
    Publication date: May 9, 2002
    Inventor: David S. Denny
  • Patent number: 6182790
    Abstract: An adjustable safety net assembly includes a netting panel capable of spanning a first area, and net adjusters which reconfigure the netting panel for purposes of spanning a second, relatively smaller area.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 2000
    Date of Patent: February 6, 2001
    Assignee: Sinco, Inc.
    Inventors: David S. Denny, Kevin D. Ouellette
  • Patent number: 6068085
    Abstract: An adjustable safety net assembly includes a netting panel capable of spanning a first area, and net adjusters which reconfigure the netting panel for purposes of spanning a second, relatively smaller area.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 14, 1998
    Date of Patent: May 30, 2000
    Assignee: Sinco Inc.
    Inventors: David S. Denny, Kevin D. Ouellette
  • Patent number: 5573125
    Abstract: A rack guard for a pallet rack employs a retractable safety net. The net is mounted at the top and bottom to a cable which is offset from the pallet rack. The sides of the net are latched to vertical members of the pallet rack while the net is extended across the front of the pallet rack.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 22, 1995
    Date of Patent: November 12, 1996
    Assignee: The Sinco Group, Inc.
    Inventor: David S. Denny
  • Patent number: 5398777
    Abstract: A lifeline safety system is employed for anchoring a retractable lifeline system to a pre-cast deck panel to provide fall protection for workers. The lifeline anchor assembly employs a pair of clamp bars which are adapted and positionable for engaging opposing lifting notches of the pre-cast panel. The retractable lifeline is received in mounting shoes which are mounted to the top of a frame which extends across the top of the panel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 5, 1992
    Date of Patent: March 21, 1995
    Assignee: SINCO Acquisition Corporation
    Inventors: Kevin D. Ouellette, David S. Denny, B. Holt Whatley
  • Patent number: 5197239
    Abstract: A containment system employs a pair of spaced webs and a cord which is laced through grommets mounted to the webs for adjusting the effective dimensions of the containment panels at the work site. Panels are connectable in end-to-end fashion wherein a panel flap extends between the panels with each of the panels being fastened to a support cable, so that there is no containment gap between panels of the containment system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 14, 1991
    Date of Patent: March 30, 1993
    Assignee: SINCO Incorporated
    Inventors: William T. Glynn, John Rexroad, David S. Denny
  • Patent number: 5143171
    Abstract: A lifeline safety system for a pitched roof employs a frame for mounting a lifeline system above the peak of the roof. Shoulders extend from the frame and engage opposing sides of the roof. An anchor comprising a generally J-shaped bolt secures the bracket assembly to the roof. The bolt has a hook which engages the underside of the rafter. A nut has a pair of arms for torquing the nut to the bolt. In one embodiment, two roof mounting pods are pivotally mounted to a shoe which receives a retractable lifeline housing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 5, 1991
    Date of Patent: September 1, 1992
    Assignee: SINCO Incorporated
    Inventors: William Glynn, John Rexroad, David S. Denny
  • Patent number: 4875549
    Abstract: A debris barrier for a high rise construction structure comprises a woven flexible mesh netting. A cord longitudinally extends along the top of the netting to form a reinforced border. The top of the netting is clipped to a safety cable so as to vertically suspend a portion of the netting. An anchoring strip is fastened to the netting. The netting is anchored to the floor slab by driving fasteners through the anchoring strip.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 27, 1989
    Date of Patent: October 24, 1989
    Assignee: SINCO, Inc.
    Inventors: David S. Denny, Edward C. R. Metzger, John Rexroad, William Glynn
  • Patent number: 4815562
    Abstract: A debris barrier for a high rise construction structure comprises a woven flexible mesh netting. A cord longitudinally extends along the top of the netting to form a reinforced border. The top of the netting is clipped to a safety cable so as to vertically suspend a portion of the netting. An anchoring strip is fastened to the netting. The netting is anchored to the floor slab by driving fasteners through the anchoring strip.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 28, 1988
    Date of Patent: March 28, 1989
    Assignee: Sinco, Inc.
    Inventors: David S. Denny, Edward R. Metzger, John Rexroad, William Glynn