Patents by Inventor Steven James Ellsworth

Steven James Ellsworth 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: 6540196
    Abstract: A breakaway coupling for a support structure having a first post and a second post, where the breakaway coupling has a first plate coupled to the first post, a second plate coupled to the second post and breakably coupled to the first plate, and a bearing positioned between the first plate and the second plate having a bearing member located in an opening of the bearing housing and contacting at least one of the first and second plates.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 6, 2002
    Date of Patent: April 1, 2003
    Assignee: Western Highway Products, Inc.
    Inventor: Steven James Ellsworth
  • Patent number: 6467747
    Abstract: A signpost assembly includes a spring-loaded connector designed for connecting a signpost to an anchor member, the signpost being designed to shear off when struck forcefully. The signpost has at least one opening. The connector has a bracket with at least a first support side defining an opening and a second support side, and a base connecting the support sides. The connector also has at least one pin which is spring biased. The pin has an alignment knob at one end. The spring biases the pin between a first compressed position and a second expanded position. The opening in the support side allows the alignment knob to protrude through. The assembled connector is held in place by the spring's tension against the spring side of the stop flanges.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 14, 2000
    Date of Patent: October 22, 2002
    Assignee: Western Highway Products, Inc.
    Inventor: Steven James Ellsworth