Patents by Inventor Douglas J. Gratzer

Douglas J. Gratzer 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).

  • Rapid deployable structure for remote installation
    Patent number: 8375650
    Abstract: A rapidly deployable structure for remote installation and method of constructing same is disclosed. The structure includes a plurality of vertical support columns topped with guiding structures. Each guiding structure has a narrow top and flares toward a comparatively wider bottom end. The structures have horizontal members including apertures that interface with the guiding structures as the horizontal members are lowered into place.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 9, 2009
    Date of Patent: February 19, 2013
    Assignee: International Towers, Inc.
    Inventor: Douglas J. Gratzer
  • Rapid Deployable Structure for Remote Installation
    Publication number: 20110083394
    Abstract: A rapidly deployable structure for remote installation and method of constructing same is disclosed. The structure includes a plurality of vertical support columns topped with guiding structures. Each guiding structure has a narrow top and flares toward a comparatively wider bottom end. The structures have horizontal members including apertures that interface with the guiding structures as the horizontal members are lowered into place.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 9, 2009
    Publication date: April 14, 2011
    Applicant: INTERNATIONAL TOWERS, INC.
    Inventor: Douglas J. Gratzer