Patents by Inventor Kenneth E. Leech

Kenneth E. Leech 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).

  • Device for remotely actuating the safety latch of a hoist hook
    Patent number: 5108139
    Abstract: A device for remotely actuating the safety latch of a lift hook associated with a hoist arrangement is disclosed including a bracket adapted to attach to the hook attachment member of the hoist arrangement and extending laterally from the hook and hook attachement member and carrying a pulley which supports a cable adapted to attach to the safety latch associated with the hook. The cable attaches to a rope which depends to a remote location for actuation by a user.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 3, 1991
    Date of Patent: April 28, 1992
    Inventor: Kenneth E. Leech