Patents by Inventor Ken Spencer

Ken Spencer 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).

  • Aerial transport apparatus
    Patent number: 8172184
    Abstract: The invention provides a cargo hook apparatus for securing cargo external to an aircraft for transportation, the apparatus comprising, pendent sling means, an attachment for securing the pendent sling means to the aircraft, and a cargo hook assembly, where the cargo hook assembly comprises a high-strength, lightweight alloy, and where the cargo hook assembly weighs less than about 55 pounds.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 5, 2009
    Date of Patent: May 8, 2012
    Inventors: Ken Spencer, Todd Humbert
  • Aerial Transport Apparatus
    Publication number: 20100193639
    Abstract: The invention provides a cargo hook apparatus for securing cargo external to an aircraft for transportation, the apparatus comprising, pendent sling means, an attachment for securing the pendent sling means to the aircraft, and a cargo hook assembly, where the cargo hook assembly comprises a high-strength, lightweight alloy, and where the cargo hook assembly weighs less than about 55 pounds.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 5, 2009
    Publication date: August 5, 2010
    Inventors: Ken Spencer, Todd Humbert