Patents by Inventor Ronald B. Stidham

Ronald B. Stidham 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).

  • Wildlife guard placement tool
    Patent number: 7213490
    Abstract: A tool for placement of a wildlife protection guard on an insulated bushing on a transformer is provided. The tool includes a body, a hook, a connector, a first and second tension member and a tensioning mechanism. The body has a first end, a second end operable to receive the wildlife protection guard, an upper side and lower side. The hook is adjacent the first end of the body. The connector extends from the lower side of the body and is pivotably attachable to an end of an extendable pole. The first and second tension members define a portion of the second end of the body and further define a slot for receiving a portion of the wildlife protection guard. The tensioning mechanism communicates with the first and second tension members and is operable to adjust the tension on the wildlife protection guard receivable in the slot.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 5, 2005
    Date of Patent: May 8, 2007
    Assignee: Basic Resources, Inc.
    Inventors: Steven G. Weaver, Ronald B. Stidham
  • Wildlife guard placement tool
    Patent number: 6877400
    Abstract: A tool for placement of a wildlife protection guard on an insulated bushing on a transformer is provided. The tool includes a body, a hook, a connector, a first and second tension member and a tensioning mechanism. The body has a first end, a second end operable to receive the wildlife protection guard, an upper side and lower side. The hook is adjacent the first end of the body. The connector extends from the lower side of the body and is pivotably attachable to an end of an extendable pole. The first and second tension members define a portion of the second end of the body and further define a slot for receiving a portion of the wildlife protection guard. The tensioning mechanism communicates with the first and second tension members and is operable to adjust the tension on the wildlife protection guard receivable in the slot.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 28, 2002
    Date of Patent: April 12, 2005
    Assignee: Basic Resources, Inc.
    Inventors: Steven G. Weaver, Ronald B. Stidham
  • Wildlife guard placement tool
    Publication number: 20030140735
    Abstract: A tool for placement of a wildlife protection guard on an insulated bushing on a transformer is provided. The tool includes a body, a hook, a connector, a first and second tension member and a tensioning mechanism. The body has a first end, a second end operable to receive the wildlife protection guard, an upper side and lower side. The hook is adjacent the first end of the body. The connector extends from the lower side of the body and is pivotably attachable to an end of an extendable pole. The first and second tension members define a portion of the second end of the body and further define a slot for receiving a portion of the wildlife protection guard. The tensioning mechanism communicates with the first and second tension members and is operable to adjust the tension on the wildlife protection guard receivable in the slot.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 28, 2002
    Publication date: July 31, 2003
    Inventors: Steven G. Weaver, Ronald B. Stidham