Patents Examined by Candace L. Bradford
  • Patent number: 10214963
    Abstract: An access platform system for enabling access to and from ground-based structures, vehicles, and mobile equipment. The system has a main frame with walls that is attached to or juxtaposed with the ground-based structures, vehicles, and mobile equipment; a vertical platform displacement assembly attached to the main frame; and a folding steps assembly. The vertical displacement mechanism has left and right intermediate carriage assemblies, and left and right lift cylinders with a multi-stage apparatus for influencing the stroke of the lift cylinders. In one embodiment, the folding steps assembly has an electromechanical means for folding and unfolding the steps.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 15, 2016
    Date of Patent: February 26, 2019
    Assignee: GSE TECHNOLOGIES, LLC
    Inventors: Glen Raymond Simula, Justin Sven LaCosse
  • Patent number: 10214402
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates generally to personnel lift vehicles that include a carriage, a telescoping lift and a load carrying frame. The telescoping lift is connected to a rear portion of the carriage and the load carrying frame is connected to and extends forward from the telescoping lift. The load carrying frame includes a bottom portion that provides an operator platform that is disposed at a central portion of the carriage between a front portion and the rear portion of the carriage. The configuration of the disclosed personnel lift vehicle provides an integral solution for counterweight requirements for the carriage while reducing the overall driving space required for the vehicle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 6, 2012
    Date of Patent: February 26, 2019
    Assignee: BIG LIFT, LLC
    Inventors: Lili Wu, Nengwen Bao, Linjie Xu, Qichen Ma
  • Patent number: 10208538
    Abstract: A stepladder includes a pipe/tube holder attached to the rear side for holding pipe and/or a strap bender attached to a rail or a rear rung through which a strap is inserted to be bent, and/or a utility hook attached to the rear side. A method for cutting a pipe. A method for using a tool. A method for bending a strap.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 3, 2006
    Date of Patent: February 19, 2019
    Assignee: Werner Co.
    Inventors: Kyle G. Astor, James J. Grebinoski, Brett Latimer
  • Patent number: 10195734
    Abstract: In one aspect, a tool stabilizer system is provided. The tool stabilizer system includes a support deck, a mast coupled to the support deck, and a beam coupled to the mast. The beam includes a first end, a second end, and a body extending between the first end and the second end. A pulley system is coupled to the beam. The pulley system includes a first pulley coupled to the first end, a second pulley coupled to the second end, and a cable coupled to the first pulley and the second pulley. The cable includes a first end and a second end. The tool stabilizer system further includes a counter weight coupled to the cable first end proximate the first pulley and a tool coupled to the cable second end proximate the second pulley.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 8, 2015
    Date of Patent: February 5, 2019
    Assignee: Western Construction Group, Inc.
    Inventor: William Hohmeier
  • Patent number: 10173875
    Abstract: A truck and method for installing catenary wire are disclosed in which the truck may have a platform with a greater capacity than conventional systems. The truck may further comprise a set of guard rails that can be moved from a stowed position to an extended position and locked into the extended position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 13, 2015
    Date of Patent: January 8, 2019
    Assignee: Mass Electric Construction Co.
    Inventor: James Claypool
  • Patent number: 10167642
    Abstract: Improvements in a dual platform for a composite power pole is disclosed. The platform. The stepup is a two-tiered aerial working platform that be attached to an upright member such as an electrical power pole, it can be mounted at any put the lineman or worker in the best possible working position and allows a lineman to step up or down in a manner that they are accustomed. The dual platform wraps partially around the pole so a worker can safely step around pole without fear of a misstep. The platforms exist at a neutral angle to increase standing comfort. The platforms are nestable whereby platforms can be strapped to opposite sides of pole. This allows a worker to install multiple platforms to make a ladder to climb the pole or to create a platform around the circumference of the pole or a circumferential staircase.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 1, 2016
    Date of Patent: January 1, 2019
    Inventor: Bruce Thompson
  • Patent number: 10161389
    Abstract: A device 1 for enabling access to a rotor blade 54 of a wind turbine, said device being adapted for being moved in the longitudinal direction of the rotor blade 54, the device comprising a frame structure 2, means for supporting and guiding the device in relation to the rotor blade, means for lowering and/or lifting the device in relation to the rotor blade, wherein said means for supporting and guiding the device in relation to the rotor blade are configured for contacting the rotor blade at regions at or near the front edge of the rotor blade and at or near the rear edge of the rotor blade, and wherein said means for supporting and guiding the device in relation to the rotor blade are configured for being adjusted to the rotor blade during movement of the device in order to maintain controllable contact at said regions, and wherein said means for supporting and guiding the device in relation to the rotor blade comprises a plurality of contact means 12, 14 at least one of which is adapted for being o
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 18, 2009
    Date of Patent: December 25, 2018
    Assignee: PP ENERGY APS
    Inventor: Paul Teichert
  • Patent number: 10160395
    Abstract: A vehicle-attached lifting device and tool support is provided. The device comprises a dual-rail frame supported in an upright configuration by the vehicle tow hitch, wherein an internal subassembly support frame is positioned between the rails for the purposes of supporting different lifting and tool support subassemblies. Along the sides of the upright frame is a pair of ground support members that extend downward towards the ground to support the frame during operation, preventing the load from compressing the vehicle suspension or damaging the same. A winch controls the vertical positioning of the support frame within the dual-rail frame, which controls the position of a lifting or tool support subassembly. Many subassemblies are contemplated for use with the present invention for the purposes of assisting a user without requiring manual input therefrom. The device can also adjust with relation to the vehicle using different trailer hitch attachments.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 20, 2013
    Date of Patent: December 25, 2018
    Inventors: James Allen Robinson, Jeremy James Robinson
  • Patent number: 10161186
    Abstract: A ladder securing device (10) for securing a ladder (12) to the side of house to prevent the ladder from tipping over while unattended. The ladder securing device has a substantially U-shaped clip (2) that slides under a drip edge (13) and/or under a piece of fascia (14). The clip is then attached to a rung of a ladder using one or more straps (9) extending from the U-shaped clip.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 10, 2017
    Date of Patent: December 25, 2018
    Inventor: Robert S. Long
  • Patent number: 10151471
    Abstract: Embodiments of the Lighted Ladder are comprised of a ladder; a plastic housing; one or more LED strip lighting; a cordless battery mounting means; a battery; a controller housing; a control interface; power wiring; potentiometer wiring; and motion sensor wiring. The ladder is weight-balanced by placement of the battery mounting means, the battery, and controller housing in a low position on the ladder. The battery mounting means is designed to accept a cordless tool battery. The battery mounting means is designed to accept a commercially available battery of at least 12V and at least 3.0 Ah. One plastic housing is located on each of the vertical front rails. Each LED strip lighting can illuminate an angular range of 120 degrees (120°) creating a total illumination range of 300 degrees (300°).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 26, 2017
    Date of Patent: December 11, 2018
    Inventors: Timothy Wayne Hulet, Donnie Lee Williamson
  • Patent number: 10143865
    Abstract: One embodiment of the present invention is related to a harness system including a waist member and a leg loop member. The waist member is configured to encircle the naval region of the user and form a continuous loop. The leg loop member is configured to encircle the legs of the user. The leg loop member nay also be coupled to the waist member via a third loop. The leg loop member includes a continuous cord with at least two unbraided regions and at least one splice coupling. The unbraided regions are disposed between braided regions and are disposed on the leg loop member to correspond to the user's legs. The unbraided regions further comprise a plurality of separated strands oriented substantially parallel and equidistant to one another.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 2, 2015
    Date of Patent: December 4, 2018
    Assignee: Black Diamond Equipment, Ltd.
    Inventors: Thomas Zebulon Franke, Bill Belcourt, Brendan Perkins, Benjamin Mark Wheeler, Jake Hall
  • Patent number: 10137454
    Abstract: A maintenance platform of a jaw crusher having an adapter part that engages a first wear part when in place in a jaw crusher cavity. The platform includes a support part that engages a second wear part when the maintenance platform is in the jaw crusher cavity. The platform further includes a platform part residing between the adapter part and the support part. The platform part has a face section that engages the adapter part and a central section that extends apart from the face section towards the support part. The platform part defines at least two grooves each extending from the central section to the face section. The adapter part joins to the platform part by hand screws or nuts through the grooves. The grooves are shaped such that the platform part is separable from the adapter part after untightening while maintaining in place the hand screws or nuts.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 23, 2015
    Date of Patent: November 27, 2018
    Assignee: Metso Minerals, Inc.
    Inventors: Juhamatti Heikkilä, Antti J. Harju, Tuomas Tuokko, Joni Tattari
  • Patent number: 10125507
    Abstract: A fall protection system is provided providing all protection for all workers in building erection. The system involves an interior net, and a perimeter net if needed. The net system may be both horizontally and vertically mobile, allowing it to be easily moved as building erection continues.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 11, 2015
    Date of Patent: November 13, 2018
    Assignee: James F. Stearns Company LLP
    Inventors: Jim Stearns, Michael McDermott, Christopher Conley, Steve Conley, Jr., Cori Amadon, Francis Greenwood, Bernard Greaney
  • Patent number: 10119332
    Abstract: A compact folding utility platform having a rung attachment attaching to the rung. A shelf folds from a vertical support, forming a work platform. A rung attachment is attached to the vertical support. In one embodiment, the rung attachment expands inside the rung of a ladder and is frictionally retained. In another embodiment, a rung attachment mechanism having fingers pivotally moves into position around the rung. Tabs placed in the vertical support may be used to hold the handle of a paint can. Other work tools may be placed on the shelf.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 30, 2014
    Date of Patent: November 6, 2018
    Inventor: Thomas E. Schellens
  • Patent number: 10112064
    Abstract: The invention relates to a harness comprising a belt and a pair of thigh straps and a ventral suspension point. The ventral suspension point comprises: a connector positioned on the belt, the connector comprising a connecting ring fitted movable in rotation with respect to the belt by means of a rod of longitudinal axis, the rod comprising a first end and a second end opposite the first end along the axis of rotation of the connecting ring, a first attachment part and a second attachment part designed to be connected to an external device, the first attachment part and the second attachment part being placed on the connector along the axis of rotation of the connecting ring and outside the connecting ring.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 2017
    Date of Patent: October 30, 2018
    Assignee: ZEDEL
    Inventor: Benoît Bouquier
  • Patent number: 10112063
    Abstract: An emergency escape mechanism is disclosed. A deployable and inflatable slide is located proximate the exit door of a building. When the alarm switch on the alarm box next to the door is set to unlock the door may be opened and a chute or slide falls out to the exterior of the building. A mercury switch or the like is activated as the uninflated slide tilts out which activates an inflation means, preferably a compressed gas cylinder or the like. The slide or chute is anchored to the building by a girt bar anchored in the floor and a plurality of chute support straps. This allows for rapid evacuation of the building. Additionally, the alarm box switch may operate a silent alarm to alert the police of a potentially hazardous situation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 13, 2015
    Date of Patent: October 30, 2018
    Assignee: AltEvac, LLC
    Inventor: Blair White
  • Patent number: 10106992
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a bracket 22 for an access platform. The bracket 22 for an access platform comprises a main body 42 defining a channel configured to receive and provide a close fit around an elongate member 16 of the access platform. The bracket for an access platform further comprises first and second connection arrangements 46, 48 mechanically coupled to the main body 42 and extending from oppositely directed sides of the main body. Each connection arrangement is configured to mechanically couple to a further elongate member 50, 52 of the access platform.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 23, 2015
    Date of Patent: October 23, 2018
    Assignee: ODA SYSTEMS LTD
    Inventors: Ross Turner, Donald Bisset
  • Patent number: 10072689
    Abstract: A stanchion system, includes a stanchion post and an attachment system for attachment to a flange which includes a first edge and a second edge. The attachment system includes a crossbar including an extending section and an abutment member on a first end thereof to abut the first edge of the flange; a base including a passage through which the extending section of the crossbar is movable and a seating for the stanchion post; and a connector including a first section and a second section. The second section of the connector is attachable to the extending section of the crossbar at one of a plurality of incremental positions. The first section of the connector is movable relative to the second section to adjust the position of the first section relative to the abutment member of the crossbar.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 6, 2009
    Date of Patent: September 11, 2018
    Assignee: Honeywell International, Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas W. Parker, David A. Winslow, Eric M. Manson
  • Patent number: 10064403
    Abstract: A safety rail that can be used in connection with ladder stands is disclosed. The safety rail can be used for the safe installation and/or take down of a ladder stand, and only one user is needed to install and/or take down the ladder stand when using the safety rail as disclosed herein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 8, 2013
    Date of Patent: September 4, 2018
    Inventor: Robert Warren Shiver
  • Patent number: 10060186
    Abstract: A ladder stabilizing tool for use with an extension ladder may include a U-shaped brace coupled to a ladder grasping member. A pair pivotable of feet may be attached to the ends of U-shaped brace permitting the stabilizing tool to secure an extension ladder to a roof at any slope between zero and ninety degrees. The grasping member has a pair of tapered supports configured to fit within the apertures formed in the rails of an extension ladder. The stabilizing tool ensures stability of the ladder for the safety of an operator, while further providing clearance from any gutter attached to housing fascia.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 31, 2016
    Date of Patent: August 28, 2018
    Assignee: Piotr Cherevko
    Inventors: Piotr Cherevko, Nikolai Cherevko