Patents by Inventor Anthony Riordan

Anthony Riordan 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).

  • Delivery rack system for stocking production lines
    Patent number: 7806646
    Abstract: A delivery rack system for transporting a dolly. The delivery rack system includes a frame disposed on a plurality of wheels. The frame includes a side rail and first and second transverse rails disposed proximate the side rail. The side rail, the first transverse rail, and second transverse rail cooperate to define a compartment adapted to receive the dolly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 11, 2005
    Date of Patent: October 5, 2010
    Assignee: Ford Motor Company
    Inventors: Anthony Riordan, Robert Liggins, Cliff Graham, Michael Colberg
  • DELIVERY RACK SYSTEM FOR STOCKING PRODUCTION LINES
    Publication number: 20050084365
    Abstract: A delivery rack system for transporting a dolly. The delivery rack system includes a frame disposed on a plurality of wheels. The frame includes a side rail and first and second transverse rails disposed proximate the side rail. The side rail, the first transverse rail, and second transverse rail cooperate to define a compartment adapted to receive the dolly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 11, 2005
    Publication date: April 21, 2005
    Applicant: FORD MOTOR COMPANY
    Inventors: Anthony Riordan, Robert Liggins, Cliff Graham, Michael Colberg
  • E-frame and dolly system for stocking production lines
    Patent number: 6866463
    Abstract: A component part container delivery rack used in manufacturing operations. An E-frame defining at least two compartments that are open on at least one side that extends between the front and back ends of the rack. The frame is supported on a plurality of wheels and is adapted to receive a dolly in the compartment. Each dolly is removably received in one of the compartments and locked in place when placed in the delivery rack. The locking element includes a pivoting lever that is rotated to lock and unlock the dolly within the compartment. The dolly is supported on roller guide elements that guide the dollies as they are moved into and out of the compartment. The dollies are raised above the floor so that the wheels of the dollies do not contact the floor as it is transported by the rack.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 26, 2002
    Date of Patent: March 15, 2005
    Assignee: Ford Motor Company
    Inventors: Anthony Riordan, Cliff Graham, Robert Liggins, Michael Norbert Colberg
  • E-frame and dolly system for stocking production lines
    Publication number: 20030099537
    Abstract: A component part container delivery rack used in manufacturing operations. An E-frame defining at least two compartments that are open on at least one side that extends between the front and back ends of the rack. The frame is supported on a plurality of wheels and is adapted to receive a dolly in the compartment. Each dolly is removably received in one of the compartments and locked in place when placed in the delivery rack. The locking element includes a pivoting lever that is rotated to lock and unlock the dolly within the compartment. The dolly is supported on roller guide elements that guide the dollies as they are moved into and out of the compartment. The dollies are raised above the floor so that the wheels of the dollies do not contact the floor as it is transported by the rack.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 26, 2002
    Publication date: May 29, 2003
    Applicant: Ford Motor Company
    Inventors: Anthony Riordan, Cliff Graham, Robert Liggins, Michael Norbert Colberg