Patents by Inventor James C. Esler

James C. Esler 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).

  • Load control device
    Patent number: 7607697
    Abstract: A load control device comprises a frame defining a first anchor slot configured to receive a first restraint member, and a second anchor slot configured to receive a second restraint member. At least a portion of the frame yields under a load between the first and second anchor slots that is in excess of a predetermined load.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 14, 2005
    Date of Patent: October 27, 2009
    Assignee: Indiana Mills & Manufacturing, Inc.
    Inventors: James C. Esler, Michael A. Wiseman, James R. Anthony, David D. Merrick, Guy R. Dingman