Patents by Inventor Paul R. Cullen

Paul R. Cullen 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).

  • Lift and reorienting mechanism
    Patent number: 4687244
    Abstract: A lift and reorienting apparatus is the subject of this document. The apparatus includes a probe (16) for insertion into an internal accessible axially extending opening (36) of an object to be moved. The probe (16) is pivotably carried by a frame (10) and maneuvered through the action of telescoping arms (46) of a dual arm actuator (42). This dual arm actuator (42) adds strength to the apparatus. The probe (16) is attached to the object to be lifted and reoriented by means of a retractable projection (18) and sleeve mechanism (24).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 20, 1985
    Date of Patent: August 18, 1987
    Assignee: Tilt-Lock, Inc.
    Inventors: Paul R. Cullen, Peter J. Schroeder