Patents by Inventor Kenneth C. Keesee

Kenneth C. Keesee 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).

  • Portable earth anchor
    Patent number: 4512132
    Abstract: A portable earth anchor and foundation pier is provided by a reinforced concrete casting around a steel skeleton comprising wheel axles, draw bar and earth penetrating tines. One embodiment of the invention has ground clearance from a bottom surface for wheel support in a first, transport position. The tines project from the top surface. When inverted for earth penetration by the tines, the transport wheels are positioned out of ground contact.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 3, 1983
    Date of Patent: April 23, 1985
    Assignee: Westvaco Corporation
    Inventors: Kenneth C. Keesee, James A. Ruckman
  • Portable earth anchor
    Patent number: 4406100
    Abstract: A portable earth anchor and foundation pier is provided by a reinforced concrete casting around a steel skeleton comprising wheel axles, draw bar and earth penetrating tines. One embodiment of the invention has ground clearance from a bottom surface for wheel support in a first, transport position. The tines project from the top surface. When inverted for earth penetration by the tines, the transport wheels are positioned out of ground contact.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 1, 1981
    Date of Patent: September 27, 1983
    Assignee: Westvaco Corporation
    Inventors: Kenneth C. Keesee, James A. Ruckman