Patents by Inventor Brett Woodland

Brett Woodland 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).

  • Equalizing rigging block for use with a synthetic roundsling
    Patent number: 9187298
    Abstract: An equalizing rigging block for use with a synthetic roundsling is disclosed. The rigging block includes in preferred embodiments (a) a flatter and wider sheave to better accommodate a wider or flatter cross-section synthetic roundsling; (b) higher side sections for the sheave; and (c) a plurality of stacked bearings along the rigging block axis to provide enhanced lateral stability of the rigging block. In preferred embodiments, the rigging block sheave is manufactured from a synthetic material, such as plastic. The equalizing rigging block exhibits improved characteristics of holding a synthetic roundsling within the rigging block, and of reducing wear and tear on the roundsling.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 2013
    Date of Patent: November 17, 2015
    Assignee: SLINGMAX, INC.
    Inventors: Tom DeSoo, Brett Woodland
  • EQUALIZING RIGGING BLOCK FOR USE WITH A SYNTHETIC ROUNDSLING
    Publication number: 20140264214
    Abstract: An equalizing rigging block for use with a synthetic roundsling is disclosed. The rigging block includes in preferred embodiments (a) a flatter and wider sheave to better accommodate a wider or flatter cross-section synthetic roundsling; (b) higher side sections for the sheave; and (c) a plurality of stacked bearings along the rigging block axis to provide enhanced lateral stability of the rigging block. In preferred embodiments, the rigging block sheave is manufactured from a synthetic material, such as plastic. The equalizing rigging block exhibits improved characteristics of holding a synthetic roundsling within the rigging block, and of reducing wear and tear on the roundsling.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 14, 2013
    Publication date: September 18, 2014
    Inventors: Tom DeSoo, Brett Woodland