Patents by Inventor Fran Grata

Fran Grata 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).

  • Folding wheel retainer for wheel lift system
    Patent number: 7556468
    Abstract: A wheel lift system for use with a transporter vehicle is provided. The wheel lift system comprises a boom assembly, a cross bar supported at a distal end of the boom assembly, a first arm supported at the cross bar and configured to move between a stowed position and a use position, and a second arm movably coupled to the first arm and configured to move between a stowed position and a use position. A cam is provided for moving the second arm from the use position to the stowed position. The wheel lift system may optionally include an unfolding mechanism for moving the second arm from the stowed position to the use position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 18, 2005
    Date of Patent: July 7, 2009
    Assignee: Jerr-Dan Corporation
    Inventor: Fran Grata
  • Folding wheel retainer for wheel lift system
    Publication number: 20060181052
    Abstract: A wheel lift system for use with a transporter vehicle is provided. The wheel lift system comprises a boom assembly, a cross bar supported at a distal end of the boom assembly, a first arm supported at the cross bar and configured to move between a stowed position and a use position, and a second arm movably coupled to the first arm and configured to move between a stowed position and a use position. A cam is provided for moving the second arm from the use position to the stowed position. The wheel lift system may optionally include an unfolding mechanism for moving the second arm from the stowed position to the use position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 18, 2005
    Publication date: August 17, 2006
    Inventor: Fran Grata