Patents by Inventor William Eric Johnson, Sr.

William Eric Johnson, Sr. 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).

  • Patent number: 5709057
    Abstract: A post cap and accessory assembly for pilings, poles and posts for preventing piling degradation while providing a mounting platform is provided. The cap is attached to a piling using spring clips for quick attachment, or it may be secured by nails or screws. Winged pedestals are provided on top of the cap and around the periphery of the cap's skirt to allow for the ease of attachment of many accessories. Each accessory is equipped with a grooved base that slides onto the winged pedestals and self-locks. The cap and its pedestals are of homogeneous construction formed simultaneously by plastic injection molding, metal casting or other means. All top and side accessories are attached without violating the integrity of the cap so that it remains completely waterproof. An alternate embodiment provides a dual-purpose rope cleat and mounting fixture in place of the top-mounted winged pedestal. The rope cleat and mounting fixture also accepts accessories in a manner similar to the winged pedestal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 27, 1995
    Date of Patent: January 20, 1998
    Inventors: Anderson Forbes Johnson, Jr., Michael Lee Johnson, William Eric Johnson, Sr.