Patents by Inventor Gerald T. Whitmer

Gerald T. Whitmer 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: 10167692
    Abstract: A well casing security device and method. The security device includes a cover including a sidewall, a top, one or more stabilizers, and a means for attaching the cover to a well casing or to its concrete slab to render it vandal-resistant. A locking support ring is provided for attachment to either the well casing or to the concrete slab surrounding the casing. The locking support ring includes a ring body with a plurality of braces. Each of the braces includes an arm defining a slot between the arm and the ring body. The cover includes a plurality of brackets enabling rotational engagement cover with the locking support ring. Locking means are provided on the cover to lock the cover to the locking support ring. The locking means includes a key operated lock that is tamper resistant and insures that the well casing cannot be accessed easily by an intruder.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 2, 2016
    Date of Patent: January 1, 2019
    Assignee: WELL SAFE, LLC
    Inventors: Gerald T. Whitmer, B. Lee Snyder
  • Publication number: 20170314356
    Abstract: A well casing security device and method. The security device includes a cover including a sidewall, a top, one or more stabilizers, and a means for attaching the cover to a well casing or to its concrete slab to render it vandal-resistant. A locking support ring is provided for attachment to either the well casing or to the concrete slab surrounding the casing. The locking support ring includes a ring body with a plurality of braces. Each of the braces includes an arm defining a slot between the arm and the ring body. The cover includes a plurality of brackets enabling rotational engagement cover with the locking support ring. Locking means are provided on the cover to lock the cover to the locking support ring. The locking means includes a key operated lock that is tamper resistant and insures that the well casing cannot be accessed easily by an intruder.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 2, 2016
    Publication date: November 2, 2017
    Inventors: Gerald T. Whitmer, B. Lee Snyder
  • Patent number: 6076633
    Abstract: Fall protection devices that can be attached with one hand to pre-existing structural members while working at elevated levels are described. Such devices comprise a generally U-shaped member having a long and a short leg, a spring-loaded plunger mechanism which serves to lock a movable retainer bar in a position to securely engage a pre-existing structural member, and an attachment point for a lanyard or other fall prevention device A positive locking mechanism for the spring loaded plunger is also described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 12, 1999
    Date of Patent: June 20, 2000
    Inventor: Gerald T. Whitmer
  • Patent number: 6016890
    Abstract: Fall protection devices that can be attached with one hand to pre-existing structural members while working at elevated levels are described. Such devices comprise a generally U-shaped member having a long and a short leg, a spring-loaded plunger mechanism which serves to lock a movable retainer bar in a position to securely engage a pre-existing structural member, and an attachment point for a lanyard or other fall prevention device. A positive locking mechanism for the spring loaded plunger is also described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 11, 1998
    Date of Patent: January 25, 2000
    Inventor: Gerald T. Whitmer
  • Patent number: 5358068
    Abstract: A removable safety system for construction workers which is mounted on an I-beam to provide a cable hand hold to which a safety lanyard may be fastened. The system includes a cable tensioner and shock absorber assembly that is utilized to pretension the cable and absorb shock in the event a worker fastened thereto inadvertently falls.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 30, 1992
    Date of Patent: October 25, 1994
    Inventor: Gerald T. Whitmer
  • Patent number: 5029670
    Abstract: The specification discloses a removable safety system for construction workers which is mounted on an I beam which provides a cable hand hold to which a safety lanyard may be fastened. The ends of the cable are terminated by a special device that increases the grip of the device on the beam when a load is applied.The safety system may be installed on the I beam at ground level and hoisted with the I beam as it is positioned for attachment to a building or bridge.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 22, 1990
    Date of Patent: July 9, 1991
    Inventor: Gerald T. Whitmer
  • Patent number: 4037824
    Abstract: A safety post for construction workers and the like comprising angle structure having integral horizontal and vertical legs, the horizontal leg having a clamp including fixed and movable tapered members opposed on the underside of the horizontal leg for detachably gripping structural beams, the movable member having a portion loosely encircling the horizontal leg with a fulcrum below and screw structure operable from above to pivot and tighten the movable member; the vertical member having a column which may optionally be height-adjustable by telescoping of separate lengths, and which terminates at the top in a pair of fixed arcuate horns with the ends inward turned and overlappingly spaced for retaining a safety cable therebetween while permitting workmen to walk their safety lines along the cable without need to unsnap the safety lines at the safety post.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 15, 1976
    Date of Patent: July 26, 1977
    Inventor: Gerald T. Whitmer