Patents by Inventor Gregory S. Kenton

Gregory S. Kenton 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).

  • Publication number: 20150267437
    Abstract: A collapsible safety rail system for providing a portable or permanent protective barrier to provide for fall prevention from elevated or other work areas. Lockable pivot assemblies are located between heavy bases and the end posts of collapsible safety rail assemblies. Removable detent pins are utilized to lock the pivot assemblies to maintain the erected position of the collapsible safety rail assemblies in protective vertical orientation or are removed to allow maneuvering of the collapsible safety rail assemblies to a minimum viewable profile position when not required for personnel protection.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 3, 2015
    Publication date: September 24, 2015
    Inventors: Gregory S. Kenton, Anthony J. Mertes
  • Publication number: 20150104279
    Abstract: A wheeled cart and method for moving a constant force weight system to and from a roof-top surface. The wheeled cart comprises a handle for pushing and a handle for pulling the cart; a front lift plate and a rear lift plate; and a winch device connected to both the front lift plate and the rear lift plate. The weight system is attached to the wheeled cart by interconnecting an opposing pair of adapted edges of the weight system with the front and a rear lift plate of the wheeled cart. When the weight system is connected to the lift plates, the winch device is wound or unwound to lift or lower the weight system such that the cart can be moved while carrying the weight system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 9, 2014
    Publication date: April 16, 2015
    Inventor: Gregory S. Kenton
  • Publication number: 20140166955
    Abstract: A collapsible safety rail system for providing a portable or permanent protective barrier to provide for fall prevention from elevated or other work areas. Lockable pivot assemblies are located between heavy bases and the end posts of collapsible safety rail assemblies. Removable detent pins are utilized to lock the pivot assemblies to maintain the erected position of the collapsible safety rail assemblies in protective vertical orientation or are removed to allow maneuvering of the collapsible safety rail assemblies to a minimum viewable profile position when not required for personnel protection.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 19, 2014
    Publication date: June 19, 2014
    Inventor: Gregory S. Kenton
  • Patent number: 8689938
    Abstract: A collapsible safety rail system for providing a portable or permanent protective barrier to provide for fall prevention from elevated or other work areas. Lockable pivot assemblies are located between heavy bases and the end posts of collapsible safety rail assemblies. Removable detent pins are utilized to lock the pivot assemblies to maintain the erected position of the collapsible safety rail assemblies in protective vertical orientation or are removed to allow maneuvering of the collapsible safety rail assemblies to a minimum viewable profile position when not required for personnel protection.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 10, 2005
    Date of Patent: April 8, 2014
    Inventors: Gregory S. Kenton, Anthony J. Mertes
  • Patent number: 6902153
    Abstract: An improved gate section and base for a portable safety rail system which utilizes cast iron bases and hinged gate sections. The improved base includes four post receivers, recessed handles with smooth edges, and stacking recesses. The improved gate section incorporates a single pull double latching mechanism which includes two durable and robust latches each with its own manual operating tab but also a manual operating handle whereby both latches can be operated simultaneously.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 11, 2004
    Date of Patent: June 7, 2005
    Inventor: Gregory S. Kenton
  • Patent number: 6845970
    Abstract: An improved gate section and base for a portable safety rail system which utilizes cast iron bases and hinged gate sections. The improved base includes four post receivers, recessed handles with smooth edges, and stacking recesses. The improved gate section incorporates a single pull double latching mechanism which includes two durable and robust latches each with its own manual operating tab but also a manual operating handle whereby both latches can be operated simultaneously.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 16, 2002
    Date of Patent: January 25, 2005
    Inventor: Gregory S. Kenton
  • Patent number: 6554257
    Abstract: An improved portable safety guardrail system which utilizes cast iron bases or welded bases and tubular guardrail sections and gates. The system is designed to meet and exceed OSHA Fall Protection Regulations while having the appeal of being modular and portable with no need for anchoring devices (i.e., anchor bolts, etc.). This invention allows for infinite configuration of a guardrail system to suit the needs of the user.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 16, 2000
    Date of Patent: April 29, 2003
    Inventor: Gregory S. Kenton