Patents by Inventor Thomas Nesbitt Bistline

Thomas Nesbitt Bistline 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: 7179371
    Abstract: An apparatus for construction site erosion control for temporarily enclosing the curb inlet of a storm drainage system during construction of a road system in commercial and residential developments is adapted to be placed adjacent a curb inlet of a storm drain in order to enable storm water runoff to drain into the inlet while preventing silt and debris from being carried into and collected therein. The apparatus includes a grate constructed to seat upon an open end of a storm drain inlet, means for filtering debris from storm water runoff passing through the means and through the grate, into the storm drain inlet; and means for securing the grate to a storm drain protection bar.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 19, 2005
    Date of Patent: February 20, 2007
    Inventor: Thomas Nesbitt Bistline