Patents by Inventor Jeffrey L. Oathout

Jeffrey L. Oathout 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).

  • Geomatic pole support with telescoping legs and locks
    Patent number: 7374140
    Abstract: A leg for use in supporting geometric equipment includes a first leg section and a second leg section for telescoping receiving the first leg section. A locking device includes an actuator and an engagement portion. The locking device is operable in a lock position in which the engagement portion bears against the second leg section on the interior thereof with a force selected to lock the first and second leg sections with respect to each other, and an unlock position in which the engagement portion is spaced from the second leg section such that the leg sections are free to move in telescoping relation with respect to each other.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 1, 2006
    Date of Patent: May 20, 2008
    Assignee: Crain Enterprises, Inc.
    Inventors: Steven B. Crain, Christopher T. Moore, Jeffrey L. Oathout, Ron D. Everly, Larry W. Essex, Jerry L. Williamson, Ralph C. Mize
  • Geomatic pole support with telescoping legs and locks
    Patent number: 7124985
    Abstract: A support particularly adapted for supporting a geomatic pole has telescoping legs, each having telescoping leg sections which can be locked by a locking device in a selected position of extension, fixing the length of the leg. The locking device is easily actuated and released and is biased toward a locked position. In an unlocked position, the locking device is positively positioned to inhibit contact with the released leg section so that movement is smooth and unnecessary wear is limited. The locking device has an engagement portion which is constructed to promote locking, but also to facilitate release and limit unnecessary wear of the engagement portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 18, 2003
    Date of Patent: October 24, 2006
    Assignee: Crain Enterprises, Inc.
    Inventors: Stephen B. Crain, Christopher T. Moore, Jeffrey L. Oathout, Ron D. Everly, Larry W. Essex, Jerry L. Williamson, Ralph C. Mize
  • Geomatic pole support wtih telescoping legs and locks
    Publication number: 20040075031
    Abstract: A support particularly adapted for supporting a geomatic pole has telescoping legs, each having telescoping leg sections which can be locked by a locking device in a selected position of extension, fixing the length of the leg. The locking device is easily actuated and released and is biased toward a locked position. In an unlocked position, the locking device is positively positioned to inhibit contact with the released leg section so that movement is smooth and unnecessary wear is limited. The locking device has an engagement portion which is constructed to promote locking, but also to facilitate release and limit unnecessary wear of the engagement portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 18, 2003
    Publication date: April 22, 2004
    Applicant: Crain Enterprises, Inc.
    Inventors: Stephen B. Crain, Christopher T. Moore, Jeffrey L. Oathout, Ron D. Everly, Larry W. Essex, Jerry L. Williamson, Ralph C. Mize
  • Mount and connection system for use with geomatic pole
    Publication number: 20030235459
    Abstract: A convenient mount and connection system which permit articles, such as articles used in geomatic surveys, to be releasably attached to geomatic supports. Multiple articles may be removably attached at the same height on a geomatic pole by the mount. A connection system allows articles to be mounted in two different ways on two different connectors.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 18, 2003
    Publication date: December 25, 2003
    Applicant: Crain Enterprises, Inc.
    Inventors: Stephen B. Crain, Christopher T. Moore, Jerry L. Williamson, Larry W. Essex, Ralph C. Mize, Clinton J. Mize, Jeffrey L. Oathout