Patents by Inventor Rocky A. Van Gilder

Rocky A. Van Gilder 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: 8176712
    Abstract: A system for packing and shipping erosion control blankets that maximizes the use of the interior space of a shipping container. More particularly, but not by way of limitation, the system relates to packing, handling, storing and shipping of erosion control blankets adapted for delivery to customers with the most efficient use of space during shipping.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 25, 2010
    Date of Patent: May 15, 2012
    Assignee: American Excelsior Company
    Inventor: Rocky Van Gilder
  • Patent number: 7836668
    Abstract: A method of packing and shipping erosion control blankets that maximizes the use of the interior space of a shipping container. More particularly, but not by way of limitation, the method relates to packing, handling, storing and shipping of erosion control blankets adapted for delivery to customers in generally cylindrical, rolled configurations.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 19, 2008
    Date of Patent: November 23, 2010
    Assignee: American Excelsior Company
    Inventor: Rocky Van Gilder
  • Patent number: 7712410
    Abstract: An erosion control log and method for packing and handling erosion control logs. In one aspect, the erosion control logs are formed, stacked, compressed and prepared for delivery while retaining maximum decompressibility.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 1, 2008
    Date of Patent: May 11, 2010
    Assignee: American Excelsior Company
    Inventors: Kenneth Starrett, Rocky A. Van Gilder
  • Publication number: 20090183468
    Abstract: A method of packing and shipping erosion control blankets that maximizes the use of the interior space of a shipping container. More particularly, but not by way of limitation, the method relates to packing, handling, storing and shipping of erosion control blankets adapted for delivery to customers in generally cylindrical, rolled configurations.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 19, 2008
    Publication date: July 23, 2009
    Inventor: Rocky Van Gilder
  • Publication number: 20090010718
    Abstract: An erosion control log and method for packing and handling erosion control logs. In one aspect, the erosion control logs are formed, stacked, compressed and prepared for delivery while retaining maximum decompressibility.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 1, 2008
    Publication date: January 8, 2009
    Applicant: American Excelsior Company
    Inventors: Kenneth Starrett, Rocky A. Van Gilder
  • Patent number: 7415923
    Abstract: An erosion control log and method for packing and handling erosion control logs. In one aspect, the erosion control logs are formed, stacked, compressed and prepared for delivery while retaining maximum decompressibility.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 18, 2005
    Date of Patent: August 26, 2008
    Assignee: American Excelsior Company
    Inventors: Kenneth Starrett, Rocky A. Van Gilder
  • Publication number: 20060093441
    Abstract: An erosion control log and method for packing and handling erosion control logs. In one aspect, the erosion control logs are formed, stacked, compressed and prepared for delivery while retaining maximum decompressibility. This Abstract is provided to comply with rules requiring an Abstract that allows a searcher or other reader to quickly ascertain subject matter of the technical disclosure. This Abstract is submitted with the understanding that it will not be used to interpret or limit the scope or meaning of the claims. 37 CFR 1.72(b).
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 18, 2005
    Publication date: May 4, 2006
    Applicant: American Excelsior Company
    Inventors: Kenneth Starrett, Rocky Van Gilder