Patents by Inventor Loren R. Graber

Loren R. Graber 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: 20240401669
    Abstract: A railing system is provided that illustratively includes a first rail and a second rail where the first rail is spaced-apart from the second rail. At least one cable that extends between the spaced-apart first and second rails. The at least one cable includes a stop sleeve disposed about the cable and positioned adjacent an end of the at least one cable. A cable tensioner having a body, a bore disposed through the body, and a stop surface is located adjacent an opening in the cable tensioner. An adapter that includes a body and a bore that extends into the body. The body of the adapter forms a surface located in contact with an underside surface of the top panel of the second rail between the first and second sidewalls of the second rail.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 9, 2024
    Publication date: December 5, 2024
    Inventors: Loren R. Graber, Wendell J. Miller
  • Publication number: 20240368913
    Abstract: A cable rail barrier is provided which includes one or more cables that extend between the two or more posts and a cable tensioning system. The cable tensioning system secures and tensions the at least one cable of the one or more cables to the first post. The cable tensioning system includes a tensioner housing. The tensioner housing is linearly movable in a first direction and a second direction. The tensioner housing includes a tapered housing component. The tensioner housing includes a threaded housing component. A clamp jaw fits into the passageway of the tapered housing component. A spring exerts a bias force on the clamp jaw to bias the clamp jaw in the first direction within the tapered housing component. The spring exerts the bias force on the clamp jaw to provide a grip on the end portion of the at least one cable of the one or more cables.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 30, 2024
    Publication date: November 7, 2024
    Inventors: Wendell J. Miller, Loren R. Graber, Richard R. Pletcher
  • Patent number: 12060921
    Abstract: A railing system is provided that illustratively includes a first rail and a second rail where the first rail is spaced-apart from the second rail. At least one cable that extends between the spaced-apart first and second rails. The at least one cable includes a stop sleeve disposed about the cable and positioned adjacent an end of the at least one cable. A cable tensioner having a body, a bore disposed through the body, and a stop surface is located adjacent an opening in the cable tensioner. An adapter that includes a body and a bore that extends into the body. The body of the adapter forms a surface located in contact with an underside surface of the top panel of the second rail between the first and second sidewalls of the second rail.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 18, 2023
    Date of Patent: August 13, 2024
    Assignee: Digger Specialties, Inc.
    Inventors: Loren R. Graber, Wendell J. Miller
  • Publication number: 20240117654
    Abstract: A latticework assembly is provided. The latticework assembly includes a plurality of base laths and plurality of cross laths. Each base lath of the plurality of base laths is spaced apart from each other. The plurality of cross laths extend transverse on the plurality of base laths. Each cross lath of the plurality of cross laths includes a floor that separates opposing sidewalls extending therefrom. Each cross lath of the plurality of cross laths includes a cover. The cover includes opposing sidewalls depending from an underside of the cover; each of the opposing sidewalls of the each cross lath of the plurality of cross laths includes; wherein each of the opposing sidewalls of the cover include an outwardly directed hook. An inwardly directed hook that is engageable with the cover; and the outwardly directed hooks from the cover engage the inwardly directed hooks of the cross lath.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 10, 2023
    Publication date: April 11, 2024
    Inventors: Loren R. Graber, Wendell J. Miller
  • Publication number: 20230392670
    Abstract: A railing system is provided that illustratively includes a first rail and a second rail where the first rail is spaced-apart from the second rail. At least one cable that extends between the spaced-apart first and second rails. The at least one cable includes a stop sleeve disposed about the cable and positioned adjacent an end of the at least one cable. A cable tensioner having a body, a bore disposed through the body, and a stop surface is located adjacent an opening in the cable tensioner. An adapter that includes a body and a bore that extends into the body. The body of the adapter forms a surface located in contact with an underside surface of the top panel of the second rail between the first and second sidewalls of the second rail.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 18, 2023
    Publication date: December 7, 2023
    Inventors: Loren R. Graber, Wendell J. Miller
  • Patent number: 11732776
    Abstract: A railing system is provided that illustratively includes a first rail and a second rail where the first rail is spaced-apart from the second rail. At least one cable that extends between the spaced-apart first and second rails. The at least one cable includes a stop sleeve disposed about the cable and positioned adjacent an end of the at least one cable. A cable tensioner having a body, a bore disposed through the body, and a stop surface is located adjacent an opening in the cable tensioner. An adapter that includes a body and a bore that extends into the body. The body of the adapter forms a surface located in contact with an underside surface of the top panel of the second rail between the first and second sidewalls of the second rail.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 8, 2022
    Date of Patent: August 22, 2023
    Assignee: Digger Specialties, Inc.
    Inventors: Loren R. Graber, Wendell J. Miller
  • Publication number: 20220228644
    Abstract: A railing system is provided that illustratively includes a first rail and a second rail where the first rail is spaced-apart from the second rail. At least one cable that extends between the spaced-apart first and second rails. The at least one cable includes a stop sleeve disposed about the cable and positioned adjacent an end of the at least one cable. A cable tensioner having a body, a bore disposed through the body, and a stop surface is located adjacent an opening in the cable tensioner. An adapter that includes a body and a bore that extends into the body. The body of the adapter forms a surface located in contact with an underside surface of the top panel of the second rail between the first and second sidewalls of the second rail.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 8, 2022
    Publication date: July 21, 2022
    Applicant: Digger Specialties, Inc.
    Inventors: Loren R. Graber, Wendell J. Miller
  • Patent number: 11300180
    Abstract: A railing system is provided that illustratively includes a first rail and a second rail where the first rail is spaced-apart from the second rail. At least one cable that extends between the spaced-apart first and second rails. The at least one cable includes a stop sleeve disposed about the cable and positioned adjacent an end of the at least one cable. A cable tensioner having a body, a bore disposed through the body, and a stop surface is located adjacent an opening in the cable tensioner. An adapter that includes a body and a bore that extends into the body. The body of the adapter forms a surface located in contact with an underside surface of the top panel of the second rail between the first and second sidewalls of the second rail.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 5, 2019
    Date of Patent: April 12, 2022
    Assignee: DIGGER SPECIALTIES, INC.
    Inventors: Loren R. Graber, Wendell J. Miller
  • Publication number: 20200080620
    Abstract: A railing system is provided that illustratively includes a first rail and a second rail where the first rail is spaced-apart from the second rail. At least one cable that extends between the spaced-apart first and second rails. The at least one cable includes a stop sleeve disposed about the cable and positioned adjacent an end of the at least one cable. A cable tensioner having a body, a bore disposed through the body, and a stop surface is located adjacent an opening in the cable tensioner. An adapter that includes a body and a bore that extends into the body. The body of the adapter forms a surface located in contact with an underside surface of the top panel of the second rail between the first and second sidewalls of the second rail.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 5, 2019
    Publication date: March 12, 2020
    Applicant: Digger Specialties, Inc.
    Inventors: Loren R. Graber, Wendall J. Miller
  • Patent number: 9968039
    Abstract: A hydroponic tower for growing fruits, vegetables, herbs, flowers, and/or other plants. The tower illustratively includes a substantially vertically-oriented tube with an inlet end and a drain end. The tube defines a plurality of openings for receiving a plurality of cups that can be added to and removed from the tube as desired.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 10, 2015
    Date of Patent: May 15, 2018
    Inventor: Loren R. Graber
  • Publication number: 20160108640
    Abstract: A fence bracket that attaches to a fence post and rail wherein the rail includes a raised notch on its surface is provided. The fence bracket includes at least one panel and a flange portion. The at least one panel is configured to wrap around at least a portion of the fence post. The flange portion is configured to extend from the fence post when the panel is attached thereto. The flange further includes a recess disposed thereon and configured to receive the raised notch. Still further, the flange includes a bore configured to receive a fastener that is attachable to the rail.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 20, 2015
    Publication date: April 21, 2016
    Inventor: Loren R. Graber
  • Publication number: 20160050863
    Abstract: A hydroponic tower for growing fruits, vegetables, herbs, flowers, and/or other plants. The tower illustratively includes a substantially vertically-oriented tube with an inlet end and a drain end. The tube defines a plurality of openings for receiving a plurality of cups that can be added to and removed from the tube as desired.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 10, 2015
    Publication date: February 25, 2016
    Inventor: LOREN R. GRABER
  • Patent number: 8998175
    Abstract: A railing assembly that, in one embodiment, includes a first rail, a second rail, and a post that are coupled with a rail crossover assembly. The rail crossover assembly may include a first end with a first flange configured to be received in a cavity of the first rail, a second end with a second flange configured to be received in a cavity of the second rail, and a post coupling member configured to be received in a cavity of the post. The first end, the second end and the third end of the rail crossover assembly are oriented so the post is substantially orthogonal with respect to the first rail and the second rail.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 17, 2011
    Date of Patent: April 7, 2015
    Assignee: Digger Specialities, Inc.
    Inventor: Loren R. Graber
  • Patent number: 8702346
    Abstract: A landscaping channel liner is provided that includes a longitudinally-extending trough having a longitudinally-extending floor located between opposed longitudinally-extending sidewalls extending therefrom. Attachment clips extend longitudinally on each of the sidewalls opposite the floor. Each attachment clip is configured to clasp onto an adjacent attachment clip to hold adjoining channel liners together.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 3, 2010
    Date of Patent: April 22, 2014
    Inventors: Randy J. Meert, Loren R. Graber
  • Publication number: 20120138758
    Abstract: A fence bracket that attaches to a fence post and rail wherein the rail includes a raised notch on its surface is provided. The fence bracket includes at least one panel and a flange portion. The at least one panel is configured to wrap around at least a portion of the fence post. The flange portion is configured to extend from the fence post when the panel is attached thereto. The flange further includes a recess disposed thereon and configured to receive the raised notch. Still further, the flange includes a bore configured to receive a fastener that is attachable to the rail.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 30, 2011
    Publication date: June 7, 2012
    Applicant: DIGGER SPECIALTIES, INC.
    Inventor: Loren R. Graber
  • Publication number: 20120032130
    Abstract: A railing assembly that, in one embodiment, includes a first rail, a second rail, and a post that are coupled with a rail crossover assembly. The rail crossover assembly may include a first end with a first flange configured to be received in a cavity of the first rail, a second end with a second flange configured to be received in a cavity of the second rail, and a post coupling member configured to be received in a cavity of the post. The first end, the second end and the third end of the rail crossover assembly are oriented so the post is substantially orthogonal with respect to the first rail and the second rail.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 17, 2011
    Publication date: February 9, 2012
    Applicant: DIGGER SPECIALTIES, INC.
    Inventor: Loren R. Graber
  • Patent number: 8109044
    Abstract: An outdoor shower enclosure that may include a roof and a base frame having a plurality of metal structural members that are connected together to define a peripheral edge with a plurality of mounting plates. A plurality of substantially vertically extending support posts may be provided that extend between the mounting plates and the roof. In some cases, the support posts may be spaced apart approximately equidistant from each other along the peripheral edge. The shower enclosure may include a plurality of vinyl wall panels disposed between the posts. In some cases, a vinyl floor panel could be carried by the base frame.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 20, 2009
    Date of Patent: February 7, 2012
    Assignee: Digger Specialties, Inc.
    Inventor: Loren R. Graber
  • Publication number: 20100226720
    Abstract: A landscaping channel liner is provided that includes a longitudinally-extending trough having a longitudinally-extending floor located between opposed longitudinally-extending sidewalls extending therefrom. Attachment clips extend longitudinally on each of the sidewalls opposite the floor. Each attachment clip is configured to clasp onto an adjacent attachment clip to hold adjoining channel liners together.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 3, 2010
    Publication date: September 9, 2010
    Inventors: Randy J. Meert, Loren R. Graber
  • Publication number: 20100078614
    Abstract: A railing assembly that, in one embodiment, includes a first rail, a second rail, and a post that are coupled with a rail crossover assembly. The rail crossover assembly may include a first end with a first flange configured to be received in a cavity of the first rail, a second end with a second flange configured to be received in a cavity of the second rail, and a post coupling member configured to be received in a cavity of the post. The first end, the second end and the third end of the rail crossover assembly are oriented so the post is substantially orthogonal with respect to the first rail and the second rail.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 29, 2009
    Publication date: April 1, 2010
    Applicant: DIGGER SPECIALTIES, INC.
    Inventor: Loren R. Graber
  • Publication number: 20090260151
    Abstract: An outdoor shower enclosure that may include a roof and a base frame having a plurality of metal structural members that are connected together to define a peripheral edge with a plurality of mounting plates. A plurality of substantially vertically extending support posts may be provided that extend between the mounting plates and the roof. In some cases, the support posts may be spaced apart approximately equidistant from each other along the peripheral edge. The shower enclosure may include a plurality of vinyl wall panels disposed between the posts. In some cases, a vinyl floor panel could be carried by the base frame.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 20, 2009
    Publication date: October 22, 2009
    Applicant: Digger Specialties, Inc.
    Inventor: Loren R. Graber