Patents by Inventor Allan R. Hilton

Allan R. Hilton 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: 4953661
    Abstract: An attachment for use on a ladder to provide a step or tool support having a frame which can be supported on a ladder, and a movable structure which is pivotally mounted on the frame for movement between a retracted and extended position to provide the step.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 17, 1989
    Date of Patent: September 4, 1990
    Inventors: Allan R. Hilton, Phillip Mathews
  • Patent number: 4555099
    Abstract: A workbench comprises a worktop supported by a collapsible leg arrangement, the worktop being adapted to support a vice comprising separate fixed and movable vice jaws. The worktop is formed with elongated slots at predetermined locations each adapted to receive a depending hook-like formation of a fixed vice jaw. The worktop also is formed at predetermined locations at its edge and extending inboard of the latter elongate recesses into each of which movable vice jaws can be located and secured by complementary formations at the inboard ends of the recesses and movable vice jaws. The separate fixed and movable vice jaws are secured in an operational working relationship by the worktop and such relationship can be varied.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 17, 1983
    Date of Patent: November 26, 1985
    Assignee: Hilton (Products) Limited
    Inventor: Allan R. Hilton
  • Patent number: 4503932
    Abstract: Personnel elevating apparatus comprises a support platform supportable above ground level on leg frames pivoted to the platform. Side guard rails extend upwardly therefrom in an erected position. An end support or hand rail is pivotally connected to each other and to the support platform. The support platform, leg frames, guard rails and support or hand rail are foldable into relatively flat condition. Pivoted to the leg frame at the support or hand rail end of the support platform a link rod is engageable with the other leg frame to serve as a leg strut, or with one of the guard rails to permit collapse or erection of the apparatus.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 5, 1982
    Date of Patent: March 12, 1985
    Assignee: Hilton (Products) Limited
    Inventor: Allan R. Hilton