Patents by Inventor Trent T. Gathright

Trent T. Gathright 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).

  • Retractable traversing trash rake and method for cleaning weedscreen
    Patent number: 5718771
    Abstract: A retractable traversing trash rake is provided for cleaning weedscreens or bar grates at an installation for generating power, filtering water, or the like. The trash rake includes a frame carrying a troney movable from a position inside the frame to a position outside the frame. The trolley carries a trash rake which may be lowered to clean the weedscreen, and the trolley may be moved to a position within the frame, where the trash rake may be opened to deposit collected debris into a hopper. The hopper is pivotally mounted for tilting in opposite direction to provide multiple dumping options. A method of cleaning weedscreen by using a retractable traversing trash rake is also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 29, 1995
    Date of Patent: February 17, 1998
    Assignee: Brackett Green, U.S.A., Inc.
    Inventors: Wayne G. Cassell, Wesley A. Reetz, Trent T. Gathright