Patents by Inventor William E. Gilbreth

William E. Gilbreth 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).

  • Scaffolding connection apparatus and method
    Patent number: 4619549
    Abstract: A male/female connection of the twistlock type is provided for coupling vertical scaffolding members. Both the male and female components are forged, and the connection components may be reliably welded to respective tubular scaffolding members or standards. The safety of the scaffolding is improved compared to mechanically crimped connections, and the cost of scaffolding field repair and maintenance is substantially reduced.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 13, 1984
    Date of Patent: October 28, 1986
    Assignee: Builders Equipment and Tool Manufacturing Company
    Inventor: William E. Gilbreth