Patents Assigned to Mechanisms, Inc.
  • Impact energy absorption device
    Patent number: 4046361
    Abstract: Device for cushioning the impact of an approaching article comprises a lever arm adapted to be attached to shock absorbing means and extend across the path of travel of the article, said arm having a surface on the side nearest the article so curved that the distance between the point of impact of the article against the lever and the point of attachment of the lever to the shock-absorber decreases as the article advances after first contacting said lever.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 28, 1975
    Date of Patent: September 6, 1977
    Assignee: Mechanisms, Inc.
    Inventor: Robert L. Morse