Patents by Inventor Edward P. Smethwick

Edward P. Smethwick 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).

  • Cargo vehicle
    Patent number: 5145307
    Abstract: There is disclosed a cargo vehicle which includes a cargo carrying surface which is elevatable between a ground engaging or loading position and an elevated or transporting position. Also disclosed is a releasable cargo retaining mechanism for use in conjunction with the cargo carrying surface for releasably retaining the cargo on such surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 27, 1990
    Date of Patent: September 8, 1992
    Assignee: Airborne Express, Inc.
    Inventors: Edward P. Smethwick, James D. Smith, Joseph C. Martin, Thomas R. Ross