Patents by Inventor Harold B. (“Scott”) Christian

Harold B. (“Scott”) Christian 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).

  • Scaffoldless tank erection method
    Patent number: 6282863
    Abstract: A method of erecting the shell of an aboveground storage tank involves erection of the first shell ring; erecting the second and higher shell rings by using a mobile man lift to provide access for the construction personnel to the shell plates being erected; and anchoring the structure to reduce the risk of blow-ins from ambient wind.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 2, 1998
    Date of Patent: September 4, 2001
    Assignee: Chicago Bridge and Iron
    Inventors: Harold B. (“Scott”) Christian, William R. Easter