Patents by Inventor Aime Gaillard

Aime Gaillard 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).

  • Device for raising and unfolding the mast and for raising the jib of a crane
    Patent number: 6991120
    Abstract: The device applies to a crane having multiple functions, with a modifiable configuration, which comprises a foldable mast, composed of two elements, and a distributing jib, composed of a plurality of successive elements. This device comprises a double-acting jack connecting a lower rod assembly to an upper rod assembly. The lower rod assembly is connected to the lower part of the upper mast element and to the upper part of the lower mast element. The upper rod assembly is connected to the upper part of the upper mast element and to the jib foot.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 10, 2003
    Date of Patent: January 31, 2006
    Assignee: Potain
    Inventor: Aime Gaillard
  • Device for raising and unfolding the mast and for raising the jib of a crane
    Publication number: 20030196982
    Abstract: The device applies to a crane having multiple functions, with a modifiable configuration, which comprises a foldable mast, composed of two elements, and a distributing jib, composed of a plurality of successive elements. This device comprises a double-acting jack connecting a lower rod assembly to an upper rod assembly. The lower rod assembly is connected to the lower part of the upper mast element and to the upper part of the lower mast element. The upper rod assembly is connected to the upper part of the upper mast element and to the jib foot.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 10, 2003
    Publication date: October 23, 2003
    Applicant: POTAIN
    Inventor: Aime Gaillard