Patents by Inventor Steven B. Crain

Steven B. Crain 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).

  • Geomatic pole support with telescoping legs and locks
    Patent number: 7374140
    Abstract: A leg for use in supporting geometric equipment includes a first leg section and a second leg section for telescoping receiving the first leg section. A locking device includes an actuator and an engagement portion. The locking device is operable in a lock position in which the engagement portion bears against the second leg section on the interior thereof with a force selected to lock the first and second leg sections with respect to each other, and an unlock position in which the engagement portion is spaced from the second leg section such that the leg sections are free to move in telescoping relation with respect to each other.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 1, 2006
    Date of Patent: May 20, 2008
    Assignee: Crain Enterprises, Inc.
    Inventors: Steven B. Crain, Christopher T. Moore, Jeffrey L. Oathout, Ron D. Everly, Larry W. Essex, Jerry L. Williamson, Ralph C. Mize