Patents by Inventor Steven K. Van Troba

Steven K. Van Troba 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: 5820317
    Abstract: An adjustable pole support with a mounting bracket for a drill. At the base of the pole are a swivel bracket and a pivoting foot lever. An electrical outlet is mounted on the pole and is controlled by a separate switch. Thus, the drill trigger can be locked down at the top of the pole and the drill can be operated by a remote switch. The pole is set in a location and the pole height is set just below the ceiling. A worker then presses down on the foot plate while activating the drill control switch. The drill moves upward, the hole is drilled and the drill is then withdrawn by releasing the foot lever. Once the pole height is set, the pole need not be adjusted again. The worker moves the unit to the next hole location, pushes on the electrical control switch, pushes on the foot lever, and the next hole is finished.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 13, 1996
    Date of Patent: October 13, 1998
    Inventor: Steven K. Van Troba