Patents by Inventor Robert Herschbach

Robert Herschbach 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).

  • Patent number: 6264001
    Abstract: A scaffolding hanger is described. The invention is a refinement of scaffolding hangers used to support catwalks and recording equipment for use on television and film production sets. The hangers are suspended from hooks by chains attached to a ceiling. Catwalk platforms are supported upon the lower connecting platform between the front and rear upright members of the hanger. The weight of the catwalk and hangers is supported by the rear upright members and center upright members. The center upright members are set back from the front edge of the catwalk in order to provide clearance for recording equipment attached to a rail system secured to the front portion of the catwalk. A front upright member is of abbreviated height in order allow the recording equipment to be moved from one end of a production set to another along the suspended catwalk platforms without interference from the upright members of the scaffolding supports.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 4, 2000
    Date of Patent: July 24, 2001
    Inventor: Robert Herschbach