Patents by Inventor Alan James Ford

Alan James Ford 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).

  • Underfloor lifts
    Patent number: 6739825
    Abstract: An underfloor lift assembly (1) includes a saddle member (3) fully mounted in an underfloor cavity (3a) and adapted slidably to receive a stowage box (4). The stowage box (4) provides a further location for a lifting mechanism (5), in a stowed condition. In use, the lifting mechanism (5) is extended in a telescopic manner from the stowage box (4). Concomitantly, the stowage box (4) is extended in a telescopic manner from the saddle member (3).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 28, 2002
    Date of Patent: May 25, 2004
    Assignee: Passenger Lift Services Limited
    Inventors: Adam Beck, Alan James Ford
  • Underfloor lifts
    Publication number: 20020149007
    Abstract: The present invention provides an underfloor lift assembly (1) in which said lift assembly (1) comprises a saddle member (3) fully mounted in an underfloor cavity (3a) and adapted slidably to receive a stowage box (4). The stowage box (4) provides a further location for a lifting mechanism (5), in a slowed condition. In use, the lifting mechanism (5) is extended in a telescopic manner from the stowage box (4). Concomitantly, the stowage box (4) is extended in a telescopic manner from the saddle member (3).
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 28, 2002
    Publication date: October 17, 2002
    Inventors: Adam Beck, Alan James Ford