Patents by Inventor Frank Fornasari

Frank Fornasari 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).

  • Patent number: 8618903
    Abstract: A power supply apparatus which includes a transformer having a primary winding and a secondary winding, whereby magnetic flux generated by a varying primary voltage applied to the primary winding induces a varying secondary voltage on the secondary winding, a torroidal transformer core over which said primary winding and secondary winding are applied, and at least one magnetic shunt arranged to provide a diversion path for magnetic flux generated by the primary winding which diverts magnetic flux from the secondary winding.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 16, 2011
    Date of Patent: December 31, 2013
    Inventors: Frank Fornasari, Clive Stuart White
  • Publication number: 20130240296
    Abstract: A lift system is coupled between a work platform and a mast on a mast lift. The lift system includes an overload clutch that slips upon an overload on the lift system, an overrun brake that prevents the lift system from running beyond a fully lowered position and that prevents the lift system from running if the platform is hung up, and an emergency brake. The lift system is safe and lightweight and is effective for controlling a position of the work platform on the mast.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 7, 2013
    Publication date: September 19, 2013
    Applicant: JLG Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Geoffrey George Campbell, Hugh Lithgow Stark, Alexander (Sandy) McKechran Hardie McNeil, Frank Fornasari
  • Patent number: 8505688
    Abstract: A lift system is coupled between a work platform and a mast on a mast lift. The lift system includes an overload clutch that slips upon an overload on the lift system, an overrun brake that prevents the lift system from running beyond a fully lowered position and that prevents the lift system from running if the platform is hung up, and an emergency brake. The lift system is safe and lightweight and is effective for controlling a position of the work platform on the mast.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 22, 2007
    Date of Patent: August 13, 2013
    Assignee: JLG Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Geoffrey George Campbell, Hugh Lithgow Stark, Alexander (Sandy) McKechran Hardie McNeil, Frank Fornasari
  • Publication number: 20130076476
    Abstract: A power supply apparatus which includes a transformer having a primary winding and a secondary winding, whereby magnetic flux generated by a varying primary voltage applied to the primary winding induces a varying secondary voltage on the secondary winding, a torroidal transformer core over which said primary winding and secondary winding are applied, and at least one magnetic shunt arranged to provide a diversion path for magnetic flux generated by the primary winding which diverts magnetic flux from the secondary winding.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 16, 2011
    Publication date: March 28, 2013
    Inventors: Frank Fornasari, Clive Stuart White
  • Patent number: 8292039
    Abstract: A lift system is coupled between a work platform and a mast on a mast lift. The lift system includes at least one lifting rope connected between the work platform and the mast via an idler roller and a hoist drum connected to the work platform. The idler roller is displaceable between an engaged position and a disengaged position based on an amount of tension on the lifting rope. A spring is connected to the idler roller and urges the idler roller toward the engaged position. A carriage latch assembly includes a carriage latch hook coupled with the idler roller and a pin secured to the mast. When the idler roller is disposed in the engaged position, the carriage latch hook is engageable with the pin.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 12, 2008
    Date of Patent: October 23, 2012
    Assignee: JLG Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Geoffrey George Campbell, Hugh Lithgow Stark, Alexander McKechran Hardie McNeil, Frank Fornasari
  • Publication number: 20100294594
    Abstract: A lift system is coupled between a work platform and a mast on a mast lift. The lift system includes an overload clutch that slips upon an overload on the lift system, an overrun brake that prevents the lift system from running beyond a fully lowered position and that prevents the lift system from running if the platform is hung up, and an emergency brake. The lift system is safe and lightweight and is effective for controlling a position of the work platform on the mast.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 22, 2007
    Publication date: November 25, 2010
    Applicant: JLG INDUSTRIES, INC.
    Inventors: Geoffrey George Campbell, Hugh Lithgow Stark, Alexander (Sandy) McKechran Hardie McNeil, Frank Fornasari
  • Publication number: 20080314690
    Abstract: A lift system is coupled between a work platform and a mast on a mast lift. The lift system includes at least one lifting rope connected between the work platform and the mast via an idler roller and a hoist drum connected to the work platform. The idler roller is displaceable between an engaged position and a disengaged position based on an amount of tension on the lifting rope. A spring is connected to the idler roller and urges the idler roller toward the engaged position. A carriage latch assembly includes a carriage latch hook coupled with the idler roller and a pin secured to the mast. When the idler roller is disposed in the engaged position, the carriage latch hook is engageable with the pin.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 12, 2008
    Publication date: December 25, 2008
    Inventors: Geoffrey George Campbell, Hugh Lithgow Stark, Alexander McKechran Hardie McNeil, Frank Fornasari
  • Patent number: D704914
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 12, 2013
    Date of Patent: May 13, 2014
    Assignee: JLG Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Geoffrey George Campbell, Hugh Lithgow Stark, Alexander (Sandy) McKechran Hardie McNeil, Frank Fornasari