Patents Represented by Law Firm Bruce & McCoy
  • Cargo container transfer system for cranes
    Patent number: 5570986
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for cargo container transfer in a cargo container handling gantry crane for reducing container handling cycle times.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 3, 1994
    Date of Patent: November 5, 1996
    Assignee: Paceco Corp.
    Inventors: Shuji Hasegawa, Masamitsu Enoki
  • Variable level lifting platform for a cargo container handling crane
    Patent number: 5538382
    Abstract: "A variable level platform suspended from the gantry of a cargo container handling gantry crane by a pair of scissors jacks with fleet through wire rope reeving for suspending a lifting spreader thereunder whereby the platform effectively shortens the spreader lift lines for reducing container sway and container handling cycle times.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 3, 1994
    Date of Patent: July 23, 1996
    Assignee: Paceco Corp.
    Inventors: Shuji Hasegawa, Masamitsu Enoki
  • Telescoping shuttle for a cargo container handling crane
    Patent number: 5515982
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for vertically telescoping an automatic shuttle used for cargo container transfer in a cargo container handling gantry crane for reducing container handling cycle times.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 11, 1994
    Date of Patent: May 14, 1996
    Assignee: Paceco Corp.
    Inventors: Shuji Hasegawa, Matsamitsu Enoki
  • Safety barrier/ramp actuating mechanism for wheelchair lifts
    Patent number: 5439342
    Abstract: An improved safety barrier/ramp actuation mechanism for combination folding stair and platform wheelchair lifts which translate from one configuration to the other depending upon the purpose to be served and have a combination safety barrier/ramp at the outboard end of the platform, the mechanism comprising a triple link mechanism and internally contained piston and bellcrank for reciprocating said barrier/ramp, and a pressure relief for said system to prevent raising said barrier/ramp when a load is resting thereon in ramp position, and the invention includes new steps in the method of operation of the stair and lift combination to enhance the safety thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 18, 1994
    Date of Patent: August 8, 1995
    Assignee: All American Transit Parts, Inc.
    Inventors: John C. Hall, Lee B. Petersen, Jr.
  • Engine ignition timing device
    Patent number: 5431134
    Abstract: A Harley-Davidson motorcycle engine ignition timing device which electronically determines piston top dead center positioning and the degrees of spark plug ignition before or after TDC to permit dynamic setting and monitoring of the engine ignition timing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 14, 1993
    Date of Patent: July 11, 1995
    Inventors: William A. Budde, Floyd Knapp
  • Combination folding stair and platform wheelchair lift
    Patent number: 5425615
    Abstract: A combination folding stair and platform wheelchair lift which translates from one configuration to the other depending upon the purpose to be served utilizing a series of panels which form a flat platform or alternatively steps and risers and which reciprocate horizontally on a pair of side rails and which are raised and lowered vertically in a pair of side column frames by a pair of hydraulically driven endless chains.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 30, 1994
    Date of Patent: June 20, 1995
    Assignee: All American Transit Parts
    Inventors: John C. Hall, Lee B. Petersen, Jr.
  • Monolithic construction of waveguide tubes
    Patent number: 5408439
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for acoustic energy cancellation in waveguide tube assemblies which enables monolithic construction thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 4, 1992
    Date of Patent: April 18, 1995
    Inventor: John Urmson
  • Double flush toilet valve
    Patent number: 5400444
    Abstract: A double flush toilet valve apparatus for permitting full and partial flushes of a toilet water tank by providing a vent hole in the toilet flush valve float which can be opened by an extended additional force actuation of the toilet flush handle to permit flooding of the float valve and premature closing of the discharge outlet of the toilet tank which is regulated by a float which is attached to the actuation chain of the toilet valve. The vent hole is regulated by a flapper seal and flapper seal actuator disposed within the flush valve float.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 21, 1992
    Date of Patent: March 28, 1995
    Inventors: Jacques E. Boyer, Pierre J. Boyer
  • Liner for a water jet propulsion pump
    Patent number: 5346363
    Abstract: A liner of the intake casing for a water jet propulsion pump wherein the liner is made of a resilient material and is disposed internally of said casing surrounding the water impeller and is clamped in position by the pump assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 23, 1993
    Date of Patent: September 13, 1994
    Assignee: Outboard Jet - Trutol Bearings, Inc.
    Inventors: Richard C. Stallman, William T. Stallman
  • Boom extension for gantry cranes
    Patent number: 5265741
    Abstract: An apparatus and method for providing a boom extension for retractable booms of gantry cranes which does not require lowering the boom during attachment of the extension, or increasing the lift capacity of the boom hoist machinery, nor does the boom extension add bending moment to the retractable boom.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 11, 1992
    Date of Patent: November 30, 1993
    Assignee: Paceco Corp.
    Inventors: Yuzo Shimizu, Hans G. Vosskamp, Yuksel Yildirim
  • Scuba tank strap tightening actuator
    Patent number: 5218745
    Abstract: A tank strap tightening actuator for securing a SCUBA air tank to a diver's backpack by means of a strap which engages the backpack and surrounds the tank with the two free ends of the strap being hooked to said actuator around said tank, said actuator being activated by compressed air to tighten the strap.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 6, 1991
    Date of Patent: June 15, 1993
    Inventors: Robert Hollis, William D. Walters
  • Geodesic globe puzzle
    Patent number: 5205556
    Abstract: A geodesic globe formed of identical overlapping and interlocking specific geometric configuration segments formed of a bendable material which can be folded and interlocked whereby if the pieces are printed with portions of a map of the world they form a puzzle which can be assembled into a globe.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 19, 1992
    Date of Patent: April 27, 1993
    Assignee: Volunteers of America Bay Area, Inc.
    Inventor: William T. Stallman
  • Integrated passive sway arrest system for cargo container handling cranes
    Patent number: 5186342
    Abstract: A passive sway arrest system for dockside cargo container handling cranes which includes mounting on the load-carrying trolley a pivotable platform which oscillates when a load being carried by the trolley sways with pendulum motion when the trolley is moved along the boom and girder of the crane, the oscillation of the platform providing a means to arrest sway.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 4, 1992
    Date of Patent: February 16, 1993
    Assignee: Paceco Corp.
    Inventor: Yuso Shimizu
  • Round file holder for a chain saw sharpener
    Patent number: 5174173
    Abstract: An improved round file holder having guide rails along the edges thereof for use in conjunction with a chain saw filing guide for sharpening chain saws and having a pair of identical stringer secured together to support the files from the ends thereof and held together by an adjustable fastener to accommodate different diameter files.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 10, 1991
    Date of Patent: December 29, 1992
    Inventor: Elof Granberg
  • Double flush toilet valve
    Patent number: 5157796
    Abstract: A double flush toilet valve apparatus and method for permitting full and partial flushes of a toilet water tank by providing a vent hole in the toilet flush valve float which can be opened by an extended additional force actuation of the toilet flush handle to permit flooding of the float valve and premature closing of the discharge outlet of the toilet tank which is regulated by a float which is attached to the actuation chain of the toilet valve.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 12, 1991
    Date of Patent: October 27, 1992
    Inventors: Jacques F. Boyer, Pierre J. Boyer
  • Rear view mirror for securement to a protective headgear
    Patent number: 5076701
    Abstract: An optical device for permitting a person to secure an improved rear view mirror to a protective headgear which can be adjusted to variable operative positions spaced in front of his eye.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 9, 1991
    Date of Patent: December 31, 1991
    Inventor: John W. Greenlaw
  • Method and apparatus for reduced radius turning for large rail mounted cranes
    Patent number: 5076450
    Abstract: Method and apparatus for reduced radius turning for large cranes mounted on curved sections of rails or track which is effected by lifting the outboard sets of wheels of the crane supporting bogies which are located at the corners of the cranes disposed over the rails having the shortest radius of curvature on the inside of the turn and then lowering the bogies when the crane is on a straight section of track.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 17, 1990
    Date of Patent: December 31, 1991
    Assignee: Paceco Corp.
    Inventor: Yuso Shimizu
  • Combined oil sump and cooler
    Patent number: D321887
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 12, 1989
    Date of Patent: November 26, 1991
    Inventor: Robert A. Tomlinson
  • Rear view mirror for attachment to a bicycle rider's helmet
    Patent number: D331902
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 20, 1991
    Date of Patent: December 22, 1992
    Inventor: John W. Greenlaw
  • Plant watering ring
    Patent number: D364322
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 20, 1994
    Date of Patent: November 21, 1995
    Inventor: Stephen J. Breacain