Patents by Inventor Elbert B. Updike, Jr.

Elbert B. Updike, Jr. 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).

  • Container loading and unloading apparatus
    Patent number: 4704063
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for positively loading and unloading containers onto and off of a truck without relying upon gravity includes an assembly driven longitudinally of the load carrying portion of the truck, actuator means responsive to driver commands, and a latching means carried by the assembly and responsive to the actuator means to cause latching/locking engagement with a container. The container is positively controlled and therefore can be either moved up and down an inclined load carrying portion of the truck or a horizontally disposed load carrying portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 19, 1986
    Date of Patent: November 3, 1987
    Inventors: Elbert B. Updike, Jr., Bruce E. Updike
  • Igniter
    Patent number: 4459096
    Abstract: An igniter assembly is disclosed for detachable mounting on and use with a standard gas torch. The subject igniter can be actuated from a point remote from the torch nozzle to cause a shower of sparks above and across the torch nozzle to effect ignition of a gaseous mixture flowing from the torch.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 1, 1982
    Date of Patent: July 10, 1984
    Inventors: David P. Fischer, Elbert B. Updike, Jr.