Patents by Inventor Anthony P. Ahrens

Anthony P. Ahrens 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).

  • Gripping apparatus
    Patent number: 5398983
    Abstract: Gripping apparatus for gripping articles or objects such as refuse bins including a support frame carrying a first pivotally mounted arcuate support arm carrying a flexible element and a second pivotally mounted arcuate support arm carrying a flexible element, the elements being secured to the frame. The arms may be actuated to move towards each other so that the flexible elements partially wrap around the article or object to grip same.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 6, 1993
    Date of Patent: March 21, 1995
    Inventor: Anthony P. Ahrens