Patents Assigned to Vestil Manufacturing Company
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Patent number: 7216399Abstract: A brake is disclosed for use with a cart. The brake includes a pad that contacts the floor to resist movement of the cart. The height of the pad is adjustable.Type: GrantFiled: October 8, 2004Date of Patent: May 15, 2007Assignee: Vestil Manufacturing CompanyInventors: Deryl Thomas Webster, Robert Andrew Link
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Patent number: 6843154Abstract: A drum plug and faucet wrench includes an elongated body having first and second opposite ends, with each end having at least one drum plug drive element. Preferably at least three drive elements are included. Each plug drive element is configured differently from the other drive elements so that the tool can be used on a variety of plug types. The body has at least one flange projecting therefrom with at least two open end wrench heads formed in the flange. Each open end wrench head is of a different size from the other. One open end wrench head can be sized for use with drum faucets while the other can be sized for use with drum ring bolts.Type: GrantFiled: February 27, 2002Date of Patent: January 18, 2005Assignee: Vestil Manufacturing CompanyInventors: Deryl T. Webster, Andy Link, Ralph Trine, Kenneth Schneider, Matthew Clemens
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Patent number: 6789827Abstract: A multifunction drum lifter includes a saddle and a plurality of lift arms pivotally connected to the saddle. Each arm includes a working end having at least one lift finger for engaging the chime of a drum to lift the drum. Preferably the lift arms are three in number and each includes a second lift finger for lifting different sized drums. Each lift arm also includes a plug wrench head and an open end wrench head at its working end so that the lift arms can be used as drum wrenches when removed from the saddle. Preferably each arm has a different plug wrench head and open end wrench head from the other lift arms providing an assortment of drum working tools for the user.Type: GrantFiled: March 19, 2002Date of Patent: September 14, 2004Assignee: Vestil Manufacturing CompanyInventors: Thomas Webster, Andy Link, Ralph Trine, Kenneth Schneider, Matthew Clemens
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Patent number: 6742975Abstract: An apparatus for stabilizing cargo in a cargo area includes a stabilizing member having a first end, a second end, and a hinge positioned between the first and second ends. The ends of the stabilizing member are configured to engage surfaces of a cargo area to stabilize cargo packed therein. The hinge includes a locking portion configured to lock the stabilizing member in an extended position and a folded position.Type: GrantFiled: June 4, 2002Date of Patent: June 1, 2004Assignee: Vestil Manufacturing CompanyInventors: Barry Trine, Matthew Clemens
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Patent number: 6729631Abstract: A multi-diameter container dolly includes an outer ring and a pair of support members, substantially perpendicular to each other that diametrically span the outer ring. The support members are configured to provide a series of nested support surfaces for containers of varying diameters. Each support member has a series of steps yielding support surfaces of progressively smaller diameters relative to the center of the outer ring. Casters are provided at the end of each support member for ease in maneuvering the dolly. A tow strap is also provided for moving the dolly.Type: GrantFiled: January 23, 2002Date of Patent: May 4, 2004Assignee: Vestil Manufacturing, CompanyInventors: Ralph Trine, Barry Trine, Thomas Webster, Andy Link
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Patent number: 6682084Abstract: A dolly for transporting material containers including a base having a pair of wheels attached thereto. A handle is removably attached to the base and has a seal and plug removal wrench fixedly attached near one end thereof. A second plug removal wrench is fixedly attached near the opposite end of the handle. A tilting lever is fixedly secured to the handle, whereby a portion of the material container is raised with the tilting lever, and the base is positioned underneath the material container.Type: GrantFiled: July 30, 2001Date of Patent: January 27, 2004Assignee: Vestil Manufacturing CompanyInventors: D. Tom Webster, R. Andy Link
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Publication number: 20030223839Abstract: An apparatus for stabilizing cargo in a cargo area includes a stabilizing member having a first end, a second end, and a hinge positioned between the first and second ends. The ends of the stabilizing member are configured to engage surfaces of a cargo area to stabilize cargo packed therein. The hinge includes a locking portion configured to lock the stabilizing member in an extended position and a folded position.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 4, 2002Publication date: December 4, 2003Applicant: VESTIL MANUFACTURING COMPANYInventors: Barry G. Trine, Matthew R. Clemens
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Patent number: 6065189Abstract: A handle for transporting carts having wheels and used in transporting various articles, equipment, components, and other items. The cart handle includes an upper central generally horizontally disposed portion and hand grip sections extending generally downwardly therefrom at an obtuse angle from each end of the central portion. At the lower end of the hand grip sections attachment sections extend between and connect the hand grip sections to a back wall of the cart. The central horizontally disposed portion and hand grip sections are coplanar and are in a plane located at an acute angle with respect to a vertical plane. The hand grip sections extend downwardly at an obtuse angle with respect to the central horizontally disposed portion. The central portion, hand grip sections and attachment sections are made by bending tubing material and are integrally connected with one another.Type: GrantFiled: February 9, 1996Date of Patent: May 23, 2000Assignee: Vestil Manufacturing CompanyInventor: Ralph D. Trine
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Patent number: 5601014Abstract: A lift and tilt table has a two arm linkage between the load bearing deck and the base. A single extensible cylinder acting between one of the arms and the deck causes the arms to rotate as the cylinder is extended to lift and tilt the table relative to the base. A pivotal connection between one of the arms and the base is slidable along the base from a forward position to an intermediate position and can be locked in the forward position. When the pivotal connection is locked, extension of the cylinder will cause the arms to rotate to simultaneously tilt and lift the deck relative to the base. When the pivotal connection is unlocked, extension of the cylinder will cause the arms to rotate to sequentially tilt and then lift the table relative to the base.Type: GrantFiled: June 28, 1995Date of Patent: February 11, 1997Assignee: Vestil Manufacturing CompanyInventors: Jay B. Stevens, Richard K. Gronczewski, Bradley R. Holloway, William H. Yeakle
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Patent number: 5596892Abstract: A drum lockout device has a locking head with threaded plug portions for engaging either the smaller vent opening or the larger dispensing opening of a drum. When the locking head is in place, a locking key is inserted through the locking head to engage the drum end and drum flange. With a padlock securing the locking key to the locking head, the drum opening is secured against unauthorized entry.Type: GrantFiled: June 20, 1995Date of Patent: January 28, 1997Assignee: Vestil Manufacturing CompanyInventors: Roy S. Edgar, Jerry T. Dennis, Ralph D. Trine
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Patent number: 5501497Abstract: An adjustable drum handling carrier particularly adapted for use in handling fiber drums includes an upright tube with telescoping top and bottom bracket tubes. The upright tube is attached to a midpoint of a cradle. The side wall of the drum is peripherally engaged by the cradle, and the ends of the drum are engaged by the top and bottom brackets.Type: GrantFiled: March 16, 1994Date of Patent: March 26, 1996Assignee: Vestil Manufacturing CompanyInventor: Bradley Holloway
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Patent number: 5400720Abstract: A lift and tilt table including an upper platform which is raised and lowered over a lower platform. A table is provided over the upper platform and at one end thereof is adapted for only horizontal movement over the platform. A pair of arms and a pair of selectively actuated hydraulic cylinders are pivotally connected between the upper platform and the table. Actuation of the hydraulic cylinders causes the table free end to be lifted above the platform while the table is caused to simultaneously move in a horizontal direction for retaining the center of gravity of the table generally over the same area on the platform. An apron is provided on the table for preventing articles placed on the table from sliding off therefrom and the apron moves horizontally with the table so as not to extend over the edge of the platform.Type: GrantFiled: April 7, 1993Date of Patent: March 28, 1995Assignee: Vestil Manufacturing CompanyInventor: Jay B. Stevens
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Patent number: 5379655Abstract: An obstruction sensing guard for use on a vertically-moving lift table for sensing an obstruction and stopping movement of the lift table in response thereto. The guard includes a sensor bar extending vertically below and generally along the table outer perimeter. The sensor bar is hung below the table via flexible connections that allow both horizontal and vertical movement of the sensor bar with respect to the table. The sensor bar is easily assembled with connecting boots at each corner and elongate beams extending therebetween and connected to the boots. Electric contact switches are provided on the sensor bar and are actuated when the sensor bar is moved. The contact switches are retained on the sensor bar with a switch clip that frictionally engages the sensor bar.Type: GrantFiled: October 20, 1993Date of Patent: January 10, 1995Assignee: Vestil Manufacturing CompanyInventor: William H. Yeakle
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Patent number: 5284370Abstract: A gate latch for selectively securing a pivoting gate to a stationary member and selectively retaining the gate in a closed position. The gate latch is formed of a hollow tube and is received on a vertical component of the gate. The hollow tube includes an elongate opening with a first width section and a second width section. The second width section is radially wider than the first width section. A horizontal component of the gate extends through the tube elongate opening and acts as a stop member for limiting both longitudinal and radial movement of the tube. A U-shaped bar is affixed to the hollow tube and forms two arms extending therefrom adapted for engaging the stationary member. The gate is retained closed by placing the stop member in the first width section and effectively preventing radial movement of the gate latch.Type: GrantFiled: January 6, 1993Date of Patent: February 8, 1994Assignee: Vestil Manufacturing CompanyInventor: James A. Dunn
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Patent number: 5197393Abstract: A table wherein the elevation and tilt of the table top are adjustable under power assist by a single hydraulic cylinder. The table includes a substantially horizontal base and a substantially horizontal frame disposed above the base, with a plurality of adjustable-length support posts disposed between the base and the frame, one end of each support post being affixed to the base and the other end of each support post being affixed to the frame. Post lock pins on each of the plurality of support posts selectively lock each support post at a selected length. A table top disposed above and supported by the frame is attached to the frame by a hinge. A table lock selectively locks the table top to the frame to prevent tilting of the table about the hinge. A hydraulic lift cylinder is dipsosed between and connected to the table top and the base for lifting the table top relative to the base.Type: GrantFiled: May 21, 1991Date of Patent: March 30, 1993Assignee: Vestil Manufacturing CompanyInventor: William H. Yeakle
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Patent number: 4830563Abstract: A multi-condition responsive vehicle restraining apparatus includes a hook member having an edge for contacting an ICC bar on a vehicle and a tip located at one end of the edge and extending upwardly therefrom for restraining the ICC bar from passing the hook member. A beam arrangement mounts the hook member and is movable for moving the hook member on a forward stroke from an inoperative lowered toward an operative raised position and on a return stroke away from the operative raised toward the inoperative lowered position. A double-acting hydraulic cylinder is connected to the beam arrangement for actuating the same to move the hook member on its forward and return strokes. Components are provided for sensing the presence of any one of three conditions concerning the placement of the vehicle ICC bar with respect to the hook member and concurrently therewith providing an indication of which condition prevails.Type: GrantFiled: June 9, 1987Date of Patent: May 16, 1989Assignee: Vestil Manufacturing CompanyInventor: William H. Yeakle
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Patent number: D470598Type: GrantFiled: May 1, 2002Date of Patent: February 18, 2003Assignee: Vestil Manufacturing CompanyInventors: Kenneth Schneider, Ralph Trine, Matthew Clemens