Patents by Inventor Michael A. Pinkleton

Michael A. Pinkleton 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).

  • Modular helical anchor
    Patent number: 7090437
    Abstract: A modular helical anchor apparatus includes at least two shaft sections connected by an anchor section. An end of each of the shaft sections is releasably connected to opposite ends of the anchor sections by fasteners. The anchor section includes a helical member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 7, 2003
    Date of Patent: August 15, 2006
    Inventor: Michael A. Pinkleton
  • Walkway bracket for use with helical anchor
    Patent number: 6986495
    Abstract: A bracket for connecting to and supporting a beam of a walkway releasably attaches to a helical anchor. The bracket includes a beam restrainer for supporting a beam and a connecting plate releasably attached to a connector assembly. The connector assembly releasably attaches the helical anchor to the bracket and accommodates differences in spacing at various installation locations.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 27, 2003
    Date of Patent: January 17, 2006
    Inventors: Michael A. Pinkleton, Robert W. Showler
  • Walkway bracket for use with helical anchor
    Publication number: 20040046095
    Abstract: A bracket for connecting to and supporting a beam of a walkway releasably attaches to a helical anchor. The bracket includes a beam restrainer for supporting a beam and a connecting plate releasably attached to a connector assembly. The connector assembly releasably attaches the helical anchor to the bracket and accommodates differences in spacing at various installation locations.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 27, 2003
    Publication date: March 11, 2004
    Inventors: Michael A. Pinkleton, Robert W. Showler
  • Modular helical anchor
    Publication number: 20040028481
    Abstract: A modular helical anchor apparatus includes at least two shaft sections connected by an anchor section. An end of each of the shaft sections is releasably connected to opposite ends of the anchor sections by fasteners. The anchor section includes a helical member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 7, 2003
    Publication date: February 12, 2004
    Inventor: Michael A. Pinkleton