Patents by Inventor Joris Van De Wal

Joris Van De Wal 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).

  • Manually length-adjustable fork for a lifting device, forklift truck provided therewith and method therefor
    Patent number: 9745180
    Abstract: Disclosed is a manually length-adjustable fork for a lifting device such as a forklift truck, a forklift truck provided therewith, and a method therefor. The fork includes a fixed fork part; an adjustable fork part displaceable relative to the fixed fork part and provided from a tubular profile which is for a large part open on the side facing downward during use; and a locking mechanism connected to the fixed fork part and provided with a locking catch, a spring mechanism and a fastener accessible from an underside for manual operation of the locking catch.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 19, 2014
    Date of Patent: August 29, 2017
    Assignee: Gebr. Meijer St. Jabik B.V.
    Inventors: Hendrik Meijer, Joris Van De Wal
  • Manually Length-Adjustable Fork for a Lifting Device, Forklift Truck Provided Therewith and Method Therefor
    Publication number: 20140374193
    Abstract: Disclosed is a manually length-adjustable fork for a lifting device such as a forklift truck, a forklift truck provided therewith, and a method therefor. The fork includes a fixed fork part; an adjustable fork part displaceable relative to the fixed fork part and provided from a tubular profile which is for a large part open on the side facing downward during use; and a locking mechanism connected to the fixed fork part and provided with a locking catch, a spring mechanism and a fastener accessible from an underside for manual operation of the locking catch.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 19, 2014
    Publication date: December 25, 2014
    Inventors: Hendrik Meijer, Joris Van De Wal