Patents by Inventor Roger A. Farrara

Roger A. Farrara 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).

  • Padded end cap for vehicle lifting hoist arm
    Patent number: 7267199
    Abstract: A padded end cap made of resilient material for cushioning the end of lifting hoist arms of automotive lifts. One embodiment of this solid body cushioning apparatus (10) contains a plurality of vertical and horizontal attachment surfaces to affix the apparatus to the substantially square or rectangular end of a vehicle lifting arm. Another solid body embodiment provides at least one concave attachment surface to affix the cushioning apparatus to the substantially cylindrical, circular or semi-circular end of a vehicle lifting arm.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 25, 2004
    Date of Patent: September 11, 2007
    Assignee: Rafken, Inc.
    Inventors: Roger A. Farrara, Kenneth E. Jones
  • Padded end cap for vehicle lifting hoist arm
    Publication number: 20040211946
    Abstract: A padded end cap made of resilient material for cushioning the end of lifting hoist arms of automotive lifts. One embodiment of this solid body cushioning apparatus (10) contains a plurality of vertical and horizontal attachment surfaces to affix the apparatus to the substantially square or rectangular end of a vehicle lifting arm. Another solid body embodiment provides at least one concave attachment surface to affix the cushioning apparatus to the substantially cylindrical, circular or semi-circular end of a vehicle lifting arm.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 25, 2004
    Publication date: October 28, 2004
    Applicant: Rafken, Inc.
    Inventors: Roger A. Farrara, Kenneth E. Jones