Ronald E Abbott

US Patent:

8176693, May 15, 2012

Filed:

May 19, 2009

Appl. No.:

12/468490

Inventors:

Ronald E. Abbott - La Rue OH, US
Perry L. Kent - Mansfield OH, US
Ryan D. Abbott - La Rue OH, US

International Classification:

E04D 13/18

US Classification:

521733, 521731, 52200, 52202

Abstract:

A cam-actuated connection device joins rail mounting members of a photovoltaic panel array. The connection device slides within channels of mounting members until the members are in a properly positioned grid. When in position, the connection device is rotated to lock the mounting members in a rigid grid network. The connecting device can be subsequently loosened, repositioned and locked into position. The rail-mounting members create a grid for installation of multiple PV panels. The mounting rail allows the unit to remain relatively compact in nature but still covers a wide range of PV panel thicknesses. The rail system has a hinged connection with the mounting rail that allows an installer to assemble the module in a near perpendicular fashion to the mounting rail, make the required electrical connections and then lower the PV module into its working position. The unit is then locked into its working position.

US Patent:

42790506, Jul 21, 1981

Filed:

Nov 29, 1979

Appl. No.:

6/099112

Inventors:

Ronald E. Abbott - Marion OH

Assignee:

Overhead Door Corporation - Dallas TX

International Classification:

E01D 100

US Classification:

14 713

Abstract:

A dockboard having movable cross-traffic legs associated therewith, and a latch mechanism which automatically engages and holds the cross-traffic legs in a retracted position when the dockboard is being actively utilized for loading or unloading a truck. The latch mechanism is automatically unlatched following removal of the truck bed from beneath the ramp so that the legs are returned to their active position for supporting the ramp flush with the dock.

US Patent:

51427958, Sep 1, 1992

Filed:

Oct 29, 1990

Appl. No.:

7/605048

Inventors:

Ronald E. Abbott - Marion OH

Assignee:

ABB Process Automation Inc. - Columbus OH

International Classification:

F26B 2304
H05B 342

US Classification:

34 41

Abstract:

An apparatus for drying a moving web includes an elongate support frame, disposed transverse the web, and a number of heater modules releasably attached thereto. The heater modules each include a housing and an inner panel assembly releasably captured therein. An openable cover, in the housing, provides for ready insertion or removal of the inner panel assembly, which rests on two mutually perpendicular support members and is clamped against one of them by the closed cover. A number of heating elements are operatively supported on the inner panel assembly by means which include a locking member displaceable between a first position, whereat all of the heater elements are locked in position, and a second position, whereat the heater elements may be removed.

US Patent:

58392130, Nov 24, 1998

Filed:

Jul 1, 1996

Appl. No.:

8/674090

Inventors:

Ronald E. Abbott - Marion OH
Theodore M. Willgrubs - Marion OH

Assignee:

GPX Corp. - Las Vegas NV

International Classification:

F01M 118

US Classification:

37443

Abstract:

A mining shovel (10) is provided with an automatic lubricant system controlled by movement of a portion for the mining shovel (10). The automatic lubrication system includes an actuator (51, 151, 251, 351) and a lubrication supply subsystem (53, 153, 253, 353). The lubrication supply subsystem (53, 153, 253, 353) delivers lubricant to a selected site in response to movement of the actuator (51, 151, 251, 351).