Patents by Inventor Robert E. McGinnis

Robert E. McGinnis 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).

  • Temporary device for use with a manhole support during street repairs
    Patent number: 4917531
    Abstract: A temporary device is used for street repair work to provide a ramp between the ground roadway surface and the upper end of such structures as manhole supports, etc. The device of this invention is removably secured to the roadway and the manhole cover by a plurality of clips having a first portion embedded within the ramp and a second portion which operably engages the manhole support and manhole cover.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 8, 1989
    Date of Patent: April 17, 1990
    Inventor: Robert E. McGinnis
  • Temporary device for use during street repairs
    Patent number: 4808025
    Abstract: A temporary device is used for street repair work to provide a ramp between the ground roadway surface and the upper end of such structures as manhole supports, storm sewer inlet grates, etc. The device of this invention is secured to the roadway by a plurality of stakes driven downwardly through the device and embedded in the roadway.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 21, 1987
    Date of Patent: February 28, 1989
    Inventor: Robert E. McGinnis