Patents by Inventor William Andrew Cochran

William Andrew Cochran 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).

  • Debris diverter for microtrenchers
    Patent number: 10683634
    Abstract: Arrangements for diverting and removing spoil created when a microtrench is being cut. The disclosed arrangements divert the debris and dust away from the microtrench during the cutting process. In optional embodiments, a spoil vacuum system is used to remove the dust particles during the debris diversion process. In further optional embodiments, a microtrench slot cleaning tool and slot vacuum system may be used. The microtrencher can be mounted on a skid-steer loader or a similar support vehicle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 21, 2018
    Date of Patent: June 16, 2020
    Assignee: Coneqtec Corp.
    Inventors: Gary L. Cochran, William Andrew Cochran, David F. Voth
  • DEBRIS DIVERTER FOR MICROTRENCHERS
    Publication number: 20190136488
    Abstract: Arrangements for diverting and removing spoil created when a microtrench is being cut. The disclosed arrangements divert the debris and dust away from the microtrench during the cutting process. In optional embodiments, a spoil vacuum system is used to remove the dust particles during the debris diversion process. In further optional embodiments, a microtrench slot cleaning tool and slot vacuum system may be used. The microtrencher can be mounted on a skid-steer loader or a similar support vehicle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 21, 2018
    Publication date: May 9, 2019
    Applicant: Coneqtec Corp.
    Inventors: Gary L. Cochran, William Andrew Cochran, David F. Voth