Patents by Inventor William M. Hornsby

William M. Hornsby 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: 4290245
    Abstract: In an earth anchor for use for embedding within the ground and to acquire a secure and snug retention therein, the anchor incorporates a shank portion having a helical blade affixed thereto, the blade having a linear cutting edge positioned at a lagging angle off the perpendicular or radius from the said shank portion; said shank portion may contain one or more of the helical blades spacedly arranged there along, or have a series of shank portions that are connectible axially together to form an anchor of greater length. An end cap is designed for mounting onto the upper end of an anchor, and having reinforcing rods secured thereto, and which may act as reinforcement for a concrete pile, foundation, or the like, as poured thereon, with the anchor providing a firm base for this type of constructed structure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 30, 1979
    Date of Patent: September 22, 1981
    Assignee: Dixie Electrical Manufacturing Company
    Inventors: James I. Pardue, Jr., William M. Hornsby, Henry J. Noble, III
  • Patent number: 4280768
    Abstract: An anchor drive coupler for use in interconnecting an earth anchor with the drive mechanism used for embedding the anchor deeply into the ground, the coupler includes a sleeve, having upper and lower closure plates rigidly secured therewith, and an adapter connects with the upper plate for securement of the coupler with the drive mechanism, while the upper portion of the earth anchor is pinned to the said sleeve or a lower adapter secured therewith, for furnishing interconnection between the drive mechanism and the earth anchor so that driving torque will be transmitted for effecting a deep penetration of the anchor into the ground during its installation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 20, 1979
    Date of Patent: July 28, 1981
    Assignee: Dixie Electrical Manufacturing Company
    Inventors: James I. Pardue, Jr., William M. Hornsby, Henry J. Noble, III