Patents by Inventor Jerome W. Tester

Jerome W. Tester 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).

  • Patent number: 10012251
    Abstract: A mounting bracket for securing a camera or other device to a hollow pole includes an L-shaped member, attached to the device, with a vertical surface that engages the outer surface of the pole and a horizontal surface that rests on the top surface of the pole while a downwardly-projecting member slides into the top of the pole allowing the device to hang stably on the pole during alignment. A bolt passes axially through the downwardly projecting member and engages a gripping member. The downwardly-projecting member and gripping member have mating surfaces inclined relative to the axis of the bolt, so that when the bolt is tightened, the gripping member slides laterally to engage against the inner surface of the pole. A cover plate engages the outer surface of the opposite side of the pole and is secured to the L-shaped to fully secure the assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 9, 2016
    Date of Patent: July 3, 2018
    Assignee: Gridsmart Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael J. Tourville, William A. Malkes, Benjamin D. Nibali, Kristopher C. Hall, Jerome W. Tester
  • Publication number: 20180045230
    Abstract: A mounting bracket for securing a camera or other device to a hollow pole includes an L-shaped member, attached to the device, with a vertical surface that engages the outer surface of the pole and a horizontal surface that rests on the top surface of the pole while a downwardly-projecting member slides into the top of the pole allowing the device to hang stably on the pole during alignment. A bolt passes axially through the downwardly projecting member and engages a gripping member. The downwardly-projecting member and gripping member have mating surfaces inclined relative to the axis of the bolt, so that when the bolt is tightened, the gripping member slides laterally to engage against the inner surface of the pole. A cover plate engages the outer surface of the opposite side of the pole and is secured to the L-shaped to fully secure the assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 9, 2016
    Publication date: February 15, 2018
    Inventors: Michael J. Tourville, William A. Malkes, Benjamin D. Nibali, Kristopher C. Hall, Jerome W. Tester
  • Patent number: 8899188
    Abstract: The present general inventive concept relates generally to an animal lift, and more particularly to a portable, lightweight ramp device with collapsible side panels to eliminate the visual cliff perceived by a user animal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 5, 2012
    Date of Patent: December 2, 2014
    Inventors: Brian Douglas, Debra Douglas, Ben Nibali, Jerome W. Tester