Gerald H Ensminger

US Patent:

48690619, Sep 26, 1989

Filed:

Jul 24, 1987

Appl. No.:

7/077623

Inventors:

Gerald H. Ensminger - Dallastown PA
Andrzej Kalazny - Wyomissing PA

Assignee:

Cooper Industries, Inc. - Houston TX

International Classification:

F16G 1316

US Classification:

59 351

Abstract:

A chain mesh for easy installation comprises a plurality of running lengths of chain. In one embodiment a plurality of vertical running lengths are positioned in parallel spaced relationship. A plurality of substantially horizontal running lengths are then positioned closely adjacent the plurality of vertical running lengths, and then the points of crossing are interconnected by connecting links therebetween. Each connecting link is normally open, and then closed after being installed between a respective vertical link and a close horizontal link. The connecting links permit a flexibility between the vertical and the horizontal chains, but substantially retain the cross parallel chains in such relationship. This crossed relationship may have the respective plurality of chains substantially perpendicular to each other, or they may be at an oblique angle to each other.

US Patent:

48723061, Oct 10, 1989

Filed:

Feb 23, 1988

Appl. No.:

7/159385

Inventors:

Gerald H. Ensminger - Dallastown PA
Andrzej Kalazny - Wyomissing PA

Assignee:

Cooper Industries, Inc. - Houston TX

International Classification:

F16G 1312

US Classification:

59 78

Abstract:

A chain mesh for easy installation comprises a plurality of running lengths of chain. In one embodiment a plurality of vertical running lengths are positioned in parallel spaced relationship. A plurality of substantially horizontal running lengths are then positioned closely adjacent the plurality of vertical running lengths, and then the points of crossing are interconnected by connecting links therebetween. Each connecting link is normally open, and then closed after being installed between a respective vertical link and a close horizontal link. The connecting links permit a flexibility between the vertical and the horizontal chains, but substantially retain the cross parallel chains in such relationship. This crossed relationship may have the respective plurality of chains substantially perpendicular to each other, or they may be at an oblique angle to each other.