Patents by Inventor Todd J. Bridgewater

Todd J. Bridgewater 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).

  • Anchoring means for benthic barrier
    Patent number: 4993870
    Abstract: A fixation device for securing articles such as benthic barriers to the earth comprising an elongated subteraneanly pivotable plastic body having a strap affixed centrally to one side thereof, and a benthic barrier clamping element with an aperture therethrough that is slidable on the strap. The strap is intended for passage through a hole in a benthic barrier, and the clamping element in ratchet-like fashion secures the benthic barrier to the ground or lake bottom to a desired degree of tightness.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 18, 1989
    Date of Patent: February 19, 1991
    Assignee: Dow Corning Corporation
    Inventor: Todd J. Bridgewater
  • Fixation stake for benthic barrier
    Patent number: 4887757
    Abstract: A fixation stake for securing articles such as benthic barriers to the earth comprising hollow thin-walled elongated plastic body and an enlarged head portion at one end thereof, and a method and apparatus for inserting the stakes into the ground comprising a rod portion of a size suitable to be inserted through the hollow bore of the stakes, the apparatus having an upright handle portion and a horizontal foot peddle for insertion of the stakes into the ground.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 23, 1988
    Date of Patent: December 19, 1989
    Assignee: Dow Corning Corporation
    Inventors: Todd J. Bridgewater, John E. Plott