Patents by Inventor John C. Preston

John C. Preston 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).

  • Publication number: 20210180341
    Abstract: A scaffolding module comprising: a frame that, when in an erected configuration, defines an interior space; and a plurality of mounting regions that allow the module to be mounted with other said scaffolding modules, wherein when so mounted, the module frames are able to be interconnected to form a support structure for one or more scaffolding platforms.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 25, 2021
    Publication date: June 17, 2021
    Inventor: John C. Preston
  • Publication number: 20130048430
    Abstract: A scaffolding module comprising: a frame that, when in an erected configuration, defines an interior space; and a plurality of mounting regions that allow the module to be mounted with other said scaffolding modules, wherein when so mounted, the module frames are able to be interconnected to form a support structure for one or more scaffolding platforms.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 25, 2011
    Publication date: February 28, 2013
    Inventor: John C. Preston
  • Patent number: 7815014
    Abstract: A construction platform comprising a stationary support structure adapted to be fixedly secured to the floor of a building under construction and project from the edge of the building to a predetermined maximum extent, and a movable deck mounted on the stationary structure which may be extended as a cantilever therefrom or retracted into at least substantial registration therewith.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 27, 2004
    Date of Patent: October 19, 2010
    Inventor: John C. Preston
  • Patent number: 5416989
    Abstract: A shoe construction having an upper formed with a toe cap at one end and a heel receiving surface at the opposite end, a molded outsole and shank attached to the upper with a heel connecting the shank into the upper at the heel receiving surface, a single attachment means securing the connection, an aperture in the heel receiving surface and matching aperture in the shank so that a cushion carried internally of the upper is located in the matching apertures to be visible from the exterior of the upper at the heel as an identification of the shoe construction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 22, 1993
    Date of Patent: May 23, 1995
    Assignee: Brown Group, Inc.
    Inventor: John C. Preston
  • Patent number: 5287638
    Abstract: An article of footwear having a water massage midsole and a shock absorption system characterized by assembling the midsole with a sock lining in the upper for directing a fluid in the midsole to flow forwardly and reversely in the footwear to massage the foot during walking. The footwear includes a shock absorbing plug in the heel area for absorbing the shock on the foot each time the heel strikes the walking surface. Further, the outsole for the footwear is formed on opposite sides of the outsole with major break indentations for rendering the forepart of the outsole and its associated portion of the upper torsionally flexible relative to the heel portion. Finally, the invention includes a method of capturing water in the water massage midsole for the article of footwear.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 28, 1992
    Date of Patent: February 22, 1994
    Assignee: Brown Group, Inc.
    Inventor: John C. Preston
  • Patent number: 5156235
    Abstract: A step-up bracket is provided to extend laterally from scaffolding to aid in providing, in conjunction with a plank, a work platform protruding laterally from the scaffolding. The step-up bracket includes a vertical base to be secured to the scaffolding, and a horizontal seat supported by a diagonal brace extending from the seat to the base. An extension portion is provided which is secured beneath the seat and extends laterally so as to be aligned with the extremity of the seat.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 17, 1991
    Date of Patent: October 20, 1992
    Inventor: John C. Preston
  • Patent number: 5127492
    Abstract: A stackable sacffold module (11) having four vertically extending support columns or members (13,14) to which there is pivotally attached at least two work platforms (12), there is further provided clamps (44) which retain the work platforms (12) fixed to the support columns (13,14), when the module (11) is in an erect configuration. The clamps (44) are releasable to allow folding of the module (11) to a transport configurations, with the support members (13, 14) being located adjacent each other.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 1990
    Date of Patent: July 7, 1992
    Inventor: John C. Preston
  • Patent number: 4858726
    Abstract: Scaffolding module comprising one or more substantially planar frames to receive building materials. Each frame is supported, in use, in a substantially horizontal position by four parallel support members. Each frame and the support members are pivotable relative to each other. Hence, the module can be folded between a reduced volume storage configuration in which each frame lies alongside the support members and an operational configuration in which each frame extends perpendicularly to the support members. A method of erecting scaffolding using the described modules is also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 26, 1988
    Date of Patent: August 22, 1989
    Inventor: John C. Preston
  • Patent number: 4773506
    Abstract: Scaffolding module comprising one or more substantially planar frames (3, 15) to receive building materials: each frame (3, 15) is supported in use in a substantially horizontal position by four substantially parallel support members (2) and each frame (3, 15) and the support members (2) are pivotable relative to each other. Hence, the module (1) can be folded between a reduced volume storage configuration in which each frame (3, 15) lies alongside the support members (2) and an operational configuration in which each frame (3, 15) extends substantially perpendicularly to the support members (2). A method of erecting scaffolding using the described modules is also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 9, 1986
    Date of Patent: September 27, 1988
    Inventor: John C. Preston
  • Patent number: 4654207
    Abstract: The present invention relates to improved pearlescent shampoos having suspended therein in a crystalline state a pearlescing agent comprised of a fatty acid ester whose fatty acid portion is derived from a saturated (C.sub.16 -C.sub.22) fatty acid and whose alcohol portion is derived from a saturated (C.sub.14 -C.sub.22) fatty alcohol, the ester being presolubilized with a substantially anhydrous solubilizing agent by a method of this invention.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 13, 1985
    Date of Patent: March 31, 1987
    Assignee: Helene Curtis Industries, Inc.
    Inventor: John C. Preston
  • Patent number: 4438096
    Abstract: The present invention relates to pearlescent shampoos in which the pearlescing agent is myristyl myristate and is present in the shampoo in an amount of about 0.2 to about 2.5 weight percent. Also included in the shampoo are water and an amount of surface active agent effective for cleansing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 27, 1982
    Date of Patent: March 20, 1984
    Assignee: Helene Curtis Industries, Inc.
    Inventor: John C. Preston
  • Patent number: 4129197
    Abstract: An adjustable scaffolding system adaptable to the progressive growth of a building during construction has a series of spaced uprights, each having a plurality of vertically disposed slots for the sliding engagement of the edges of a plurality of frames. The frames and a third slot on the uprights engage fastening means protruding beyond the edge of a floor slab of the building.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 3, 1977
    Date of Patent: December 12, 1978
    Inventor: John C. Preston