Patents by Inventor William C. Biston

William C. Biston 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).

  • Below grade enclosure
    Patent number: 10362710
    Abstract: An enclosure for telecommunications equipment suitable for below grade use with fiber optic equipment or electrical equipment is described. The enclosure incorporates a cam operated latching mechanism and compression plates to seal the door closed and create a water resistant or water tight seal. The enclosure may be used in a variety of applications, including above and below grade. The enclosure may also include a lift assist system to allow it to be easily raised and lowered from a below grade stowed position to an above grade service position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 30, 2015
    Date of Patent: July 23, 2019
    Assignee: AMERICAN PRODUCTS, L.L.C.
    Inventors: Sergio A. Alarcon, William C. Biston, Timothy L. Dudley, Alan L. Rost
  • Below Grade Enclosure
    Publication number: 20160100493
    Abstract: An enclosure for telecommunications equipment suitable for below grade use with fiber optic equipment or electrical equipment is described. The enclosure incorporates a cam operated latching mechanism and compression plates to seal the door closed and create a water resistant or water tight seal. The enclosure may be used in a variety of applications, including above and below grade. The enclosure may also include a lift assist system to allow it to be easily raised and lowered from a below grade stowed position to an above grade service position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 30, 2015
    Publication date: April 7, 2016
    Inventors: Sergio A. Alarcon, William C. Biston, Timothy L. Dudley, Alan L. Rost
  • Equipment Enclosure With Retention Member
    Publication number: 20110198250
    Abstract: An enclosure is described comprising a container for housing equipment, a cover for enclosing said container, and a retention member for retaining the cover in an open position to allow a user to access the interior of said container. The retention member provides a releasable means to secure the cover in the open position and to allow the cover to be closed when the user has completed accessing the interior thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 17, 2010
    Publication date: August 18, 2011
    Inventor: William C. Biston