Patents by Inventor Andrew M. Copp

Andrew M. Copp 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).

  • Carrier for lifting devices having variable width track
    Patent number: 6206126
    Abstract: A carrier for lifting devices having a variable width track includes a base frame, a first wheel frame, a second wheel frame, at least four slide assemblies, at least two actuation devices, and at least four wheel assemblies. The first wheel frame is slidably attached to one side of the base frame with at least two of the slide assemblies. The second wheel frame is slidably attached to the other side of the base frame with at least two of the slide assemblies. At least one of the actuation devices moves the first wheel frame relative to the base frame. At least one of the actuation devices moves the second wheel frame relative to the base frame. At least two of the wheel assemblies are mounted to the first wheel frame and at least two of the wheel assemblies are mounted to the second wheel frame.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 13, 2000
    Date of Patent: March 27, 2001
    Assignee: Thiermann Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Daniel E. Thiermann, Franklin J. Bankenbush, Andrew M. Copp