Patents by Inventor Ronald W. Chilton

Ronald W. Chilton 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: 10760240
    Abstract: An excavation support system and methods for making same. The system can include a plurality of linear slide-rail posts; a plurality of corner slide-rail posts; at least one slide-rail panel having opposing first and second ends, wherein the first end is disposed within the recessed groove of the linear slide-rail post and the second end is disposed within one of the recessed grooves of the corner slide-rail posts; at least one linear roller cart, having at least one roller attached thereto, adapted to slide onto the linear slide-rail post and secure thereto, the linear roller cart comprising a generally horizontal plate for supporting at least one hydraulic brace leg; and at least one corner roller cart having at least one roller attached thereto, adapted to slide onto the corner slide-rail post and secure thereto. Each cart having a generally horizontal plate for supporting at least one hydraulic brace, and movable in an upward and downward direction relative to the vertical axis of the slide-rail post.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 26, 2019
    Date of Patent: September 1, 2020
    Assignee: NATIONAL TRENCH SAFETY, LLC
    Inventor: Ronald W. Chilton
  • Patent number: 10604907
    Abstract: An excavation support system and methods for installing and using same. The system includes a corner cart having a generally vertical back plate having a front surface, a back surface, a top end, and a bottom end; a generally horizontal base plate having a top side and a bottom side, the base plate attached to the back plate at about a 90-degree angle, proximate the bottom end of the back plate; at least one roller, connected to the back plate, extending from the back surface thereof, and a corner swivel brace disposed on the top side of the base plate and connected to the front surface of the back plate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 16, 2018
    Date of Patent: March 31, 2020
    Assignee: NATIONAL TRENCH SAFETY, LLC
    Inventor: Ronald W. Chilton
  • Patent number: 10570579
    Abstract: A roller cart and methods for installing in an excavation support system. The roller cart can include a generally vertical back plate having a front surface, a back surface, a top end, and a bottom end. A generally horizontal base plate, having a top side and a bottom side, can be attached to the back plate at about a 90-degree angle, proximate the bottom end of the back plate. A first side plate and a second side plate that are generally L-shaped, having a generally vertical top portion, and a bottom portion that is generally perpendicular to the top portion can be attached to and generally perpendicular to the back surface of the back plate. The bottom portion of both side plates can be attached to and generally perpendicular to the bottom side of the base plate. The first side plate and the second side plate can be generally parallel to one another.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 16, 2018
    Date of Patent: February 25, 2020
    Assignee: NATIONAL TRENCH SAFETY, LLC
    Inventor: Ronald W. Chilton
  • Publication number: 20190376249
    Abstract: An excavation support system and methods for making same. The system can include a plurality of linear slide-rail posts; a plurality of corner slide-rail posts; at least one slide-rail panel having opposing first and second ends, wherein the first end is disposed within the recessed groove of the linear slide-rail post and the second end is disposed within one of the recessed grooves of the corner slide-rail posts; at least one linear roller cart, having at least one roller attached thereto, adapted to slide onto the linear slide-rail post and secure thereto, the linear roller cart comprising a generally horizontal plate for supporting at least one hydraulic brace leg; and at least one corner roller cart having at least one roller attached thereto, adapted to slide onto the corner slide-rail post and secure thereto. Each cart having a generally horizontal plate for supporting at least one hydraulic brace, and movable in an upward and downward direction relative to the vertical axis of the slide-rail post.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 26, 2019
    Publication date: December 12, 2019
    Applicant: National Trench Safety, LLC
    Inventor: Ronald W. Chilton
  • Patent number: 10392770
    Abstract: An excavation support system and methods for making same. The system can include a plurality of linear slide-rail posts; a plurality of corner slide-rail posts; at least one slide-rail panel having opposing first and second ends, wherein the first end is disposed within the recessed groove of the linear slide-rail post and the second end is disposed within one of the recessed grooves of the corner slide-rail posts; at least one linear roller cart, having at least one roller attached thereto, adapted to slide onto the linear slide-rail post and secure thereto, the linear roller cart comprising a generally horizontal plate for supporting at least one hydraulic brace leg; and at least one corner roller cart having at least one roller attached thereto, adapted to slide onto the corner slide-rail post and secure thereto. Each cart having a generally horizontal plate for supporting at least one hydraulic brace, and movable in an upward and downward direction relative to the vertical axis of the slide-rail post.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 16, 2018
    Date of Patent: August 27, 2019
    Assignee: NATIONAL TRENCH SAFETY, LLC
    Inventor: Ronald W. Chilton
  • Publication number: 20190153694
    Abstract: A roller cart and methods for installing in an excavation support system. The roller cart can include a generally vertical back plate having a front surface, a back surface, a top end, and a bottom end. A generally horizontal base plate, having a top side and a bottom side, can be attached to the back plate at about a 90-degree angle, proximate the bottom end of the back plate. A first side plate and a second side plate that are generally L-shaped, having a generally vertical top portion, and a bottom portion that is generally perpendicular to the top portion can be attached to and generally perpendicular to the back surface of the back plate. The bottom portion of both side plates can be attached to and generally perpendicular to the bottom side of the base plate. The first side plate and the second side plate can be generally parallel to one another.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 16, 2018
    Publication date: May 23, 2019
    Applicant: National Trench Safety, LLC
    Inventor: Ronald W. Chilton
  • Publication number: 20190153695
    Abstract: An excavation support system and methods for installing and using same. The system includes a corner cart having a generally vertical back plate having a front surface, a back surface, a top end, and a bottom end; a generally horizontal base plate having a top side and a bottom side, the base plate attached to the back plate at about a 90-degree angle, proximate the bottom end of the back plate; at least one roller, connected to the back plate, extending from the back surface thereof, and a corner swivel brace disposed on the top side of the base plate and connected to the front surface of the back plate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 16, 2018
    Publication date: May 23, 2019
    Applicant: National Trench Safety, LLC
    Inventor: Ronald W. Chilton
  • Publication number: 20190153696
    Abstract: An excavation support system and methods for making same. The system can include a plurality of linear slide-rail posts; a plurality of corner slide-rail posts; at least one slide-rail panel having opposing first and second ends, wherein the first end is disposed within the recessed groove of the linear slide-rail post and the second end is disposed within one of the recessed grooves of the corner slide-rail posts; at least one linear roller cart, having at least one roller attached thereto, adapted to slide onto the linear slide-rail post and secure thereto, the linear roller cart comprising a generally horizontal plate for supporting at least one hydraulic brace leg; and at least one corner roller cart having at least one roller attached thereto, adapted to slide onto the corner slide-rail post and secure thereto. Each cart having a generally horizontal plate for supporting at least one hydraulic brace, and movable in an upward and downward direction relative to the vertical axis of the slide-rail post.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 16, 2018
    Publication date: May 23, 2019
    Applicant: National Trench Safety, LLC
    Inventor: Ronald W. Chilton
  • Publication number: 20180112424
    Abstract: Embodiments of the disclosure provide a safety rail. The safety rail may include a body disposed on first and second adjustable boots. The first and second adjustable boots may be adapted to secure the safety rail to an excavation support structure. The body may include a lower rail connected to the first and second adjustable boots.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 19, 2017
    Publication date: April 26, 2018
    Applicant: National Trench Safety
    Inventor: Ronald W. Chilton
  • Patent number: 9845606
    Abstract: Embodiments of the disclosure provide a safety rail. The safety rail may include a body disposed on first and second adjustable boots. The first and second adjustable boots may be adapted to secure the safety rail to an excavation support structure. The body may include a lower rail connected to the first and second adjustable boots.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 8, 2014
    Date of Patent: December 19, 2017
    Assignee: NATIONAL TRENCH SAFETY
    Inventor: Ronald W. Chilton
  • Patent number: 9004227
    Abstract: Embodiments of the disclosure may provide a ladder access system. The ladder access system may include a base having a clamp disposed proximal an excavation end thereof. The clamp may be configured to secure the base to an excavation support structure. A first side rail may be disposed on a first side of the base and a second side rail may be disposed on a second side of the base. The ladder access system may also include a gate disposed at a surface end of the base and extending between the first and second side rails. The ladder access system may further include a ladder support disposed proximal the excavation end of the base and extending from the first or second side rail, the ladder support being configured to uphold an upper end of a ladder disposed in an excavation and leaning thereupon.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 25, 2011
    Date of Patent: April 14, 2015
    Assignee: National Trench Safety, LLC
    Inventor: Ronald W. Chilton
  • Publication number: 20140374682
    Abstract: Embodiments of the disclosure provide a safety rail. The safety rail may include a body disposed on first and second adjustable boots. The first and second adjustable boots may be adapted to secure the safety rail to an excavation support structure. The body may include a lower rail connected to the first and second adjustable boots.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 8, 2014
    Publication date: December 25, 2014
    Applicant: National Trench Safety
    Inventor: Ronald W. Chilton
  • Patent number: 8827037
    Abstract: Embodiments of the disclosure provide a safety rail. The safety rail may include a body disposed on first and second adjustable boots. The first and second adjustable boots may be adapted to secure the safety rail to an excavation support structure. The body may include a lower rail connected to the first and second adjustable boots.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 25, 2011
    Date of Patent: September 9, 2014
    Assignee: National Trench Safety, LLC
    Inventor: Ronald W. Chilton
  • Patent number: 8684136
    Abstract: Embodiments of the disclosure provide a fall arrest system. The fall arrest system may include a post disposed on a clamp. The clamp may be configured to secure to a base structure. The fall arrest system may also include a davit arm disposed on the post via one or more hinges. The post may be configured to support a winch and the davit arm may be configured to support a cable therefrom.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 25, 2011
    Date of Patent: April 1, 2014
    Assignee: National Trench Safety, LLC
    Inventor: Ronald W. Chilton
  • Publication number: 20120186909
    Abstract: Embodiments of the disclosure provide a safety rail. The safety rail may include a body disposed on first and second adjustable boots. The first and second adjustable boots may be adapted to secure the safety rail to an excavation support structure. The body may include a lower rail connected to the first and second adjustable boots.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 25, 2011
    Publication date: July 26, 2012
    Applicant: NATIONAL TRENCH SAFETY
    Inventor: Ronald W. Chilton
  • Publication number: 20120186066
    Abstract: Embodiments of the disclosure may provide a ladder access system. The ladder access system may include a base having a clamp disposed proximal an excavation end thereof. The clamp may be configured to secure the base to an excavation support structure. A first side rail may be disposed on a first side of the base and a second side rail may be disposed on a second side of the base. The ladder access system may also include a gate disposed at a surface end of the base and extending between the first and second side rails. The ladder access system may further include a ladder support disposed proximal the excavation end of the base and extending from the first or second side rail, the ladder support being configured to uphold an upper end of a ladder disposed in an excavation and leaning thereupon.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 25, 2011
    Publication date: July 26, 2012
    Applicant: NATIONAL TRENCH SAFETY
    Inventor: Ronald W. Chilton
  • Publication number: 20120186906
    Abstract: Embodiments of the disclosure provide a fall arrest system. The fall arrest system may include a post disposed on a clamp. The clamp may be configured to secure to a base structure. The fall arrest system may also include a davit arm disposed on the post via one or more hinges. The post may be configured to support a winch and the davit arm may be configured to support a cable therefrom.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 25, 2011
    Publication date: July 26, 2012
    Applicant: NATIONAL TRENCH SAFETY
    Inventor: Ronald W. Chilton
  • Patent number: RE46619
    Abstract: Embodiments of the disclosure provide a fall arrest system. The fall arrest system may include a post disposed on a clamp. The clamp may be configured to secure to a base structure. The fall arrest system may also include a davit arm disposed on the post via one or more hinges. The post may be configured to support a winch and the davit arm may be configured to support a cable therefrom.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 5, 2016
    Date of Patent: December 5, 2017
    Assignee: National Trench Safety
    Inventor: Ronald W. Chilton