Patents by Inventor Eric O. Swanson

Eric O. Swanson 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).

  • Protective bumper adapted for minimizing damage to materials carried by a materials handling vehicle
    Publication number: 20090008951
    Abstract: A materials handling vehicle incorporates a mechanical lift including a horizontal extension and a vertical back. The vehicle has a protective bumper designed for engaging and protecting materials carried by the vehicle. The protective bumper includes a base located on the vertical back of the lift. A compressible, resilient body is located adjacent the base, and is adapted for absorbing impact of materials loaded onto the lift.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 2, 2008
    Publication date: January 8, 2009
    Inventors: Robert D. Whetstine, Eric O. Swanson