Patents by Inventor Ronald E. Ernsberger

Ronald E. Ernsberger 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: 6168346
    Abstract: A spacer for supporting a horizontally extending guard rail on a vertically extending post in a roadway safety barrier system includes a first portion that is secured to the guard rail and a second portion that is secured to the post. The first and second portions are shaped to correspond with the shapes of the guard rail and the post secured thereto. For example, if the guard rail is formed having an undulating cross sectional shape, the first portion of the space is formed having a corresponding undulating cross sectional shape. One or more bores are formed through the spacer between said first and second faces for receiving a bolt for securing the guard rail and the post to the spacer. The spacer is formed from a thermoplastic material that is recyclable, will not absorb water, stable under the ultraviolet and other radiation generated by the sun, will not splinter, crack, or delaminate in use, and is more cost effective than conventional wooden spacers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 14, 1998
    Date of Patent: January 2, 2001
    Inventor: Ronald E. Ernsberger
  • Patent number: 5375860
    Abstract: A recycling cart for the segregated storage of refuse materials is provided. The cart comprises a wheeled frame member including a lower platform and further including an upper framework that has openings therein into which open topped refuse containers may be inserted and removed. At least one of the containers has a bottom surface supported on the platform. At least one other container has lips extending along the periphery of its open top which engage the upper frame member so that the container is suspended from the frame member. The recycling cart may be formed from 100% recyclable material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 27, 1991
    Date of Patent: December 27, 1994
    Assignee: Fort Wayne Pools, Inc.
    Inventors: Ronald E. Ernsberger, Richard M. DeLucenay
  • Patent number: 5076454
    Abstract: The present invention is a container for transportation and storage. It comprises a base and side panels for positioning on the base to form a universal storage container. The side panels have a panel structure for maintaining the structural integrity of the side panel, with at least one latch near a lower edge for securely attaching the panel to the base. The vertical edges of the side panels have universal joints to interconnect the panels. Also, a cover can be provided and the panels can include at least one latch near an upper edge for securely attaching the side panel to the cover. In another embodiment, plastic support braces extend between side panels to support articles, boxes, or shelves inside the container. The support braces are held in place by tether pins located in shelving recesses of the side panels.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 6, 1990
    Date of Patent: December 31, 1991
    Assignee: North American Van Lines, Inc.
    Inventors: Richard K. Garton, Ronald E. Ernsberger, Gordon B. Graef, Louis Vigliotti, Jr., Barry W. Worman
  • Patent number: 4948005
    Abstract: The present invention is a container for transportation and storage. It comprises a cover, a base, and side panels for positioning between the cover and base to form a universal storage container. The side panels have a panel structure for maintaining the structural integrity of the side panel, with at least one latch near an upper edge for securely attaching the side panel to the cover and at least one latch near a lower edge for securely attaching the panel to the base. The vertical edges of the side panels have universal joints to interconnect the panels.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 7, 1989
    Date of Patent: August 14, 1990
    Assignee: North American Van Lines, Inc.
    Inventors: Richard K. Garton, Ronald E. Ernsberger, Gordon B. Graef, Louis Vigliotti, Jr., Barry W. Worman
  • Patent number: D323913
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 25, 1990
    Date of Patent: February 11, 1992
    Assignee: Fort Wayne Pools, Inc.
    Inventors: Ronald E. Ernsberger, Richard M. DeLucenay