Patents by Inventor Hardy L. LaCook, Jr.

Hardy L. LaCook, Jr. 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).

  • Attachment to retrofit existing safety gates to imrove the safety afforded by the gates
    Patent number: 6094863
    Abstract: An attachment is provided for a safety gate that is positioned to close the opening in a catwalk to allow access to and from a ladder or stairs. The gate is urged to the closed position by springs. The improvement is an attachment for connecting to the lower side of existing gates to prevent workmen using the catwalk from slipping under the gate and falling into the opening for stairs or a ladder.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 19, 1999
    Date of Patent: August 1, 2000
    Inventor: Hardy L. LaCook, Jr.