Patents by Inventor Daniel J. Higgins

Daniel J. Higgins 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).

  • Liner retention system for an aerial device
    Patent number: 9851048
    Abstract: Embodiments of the invention are directed to a utility platform assembly a having a utility platform, an insulative liner, and a liner retention system. The insulative liner presents a complementary shape to, and is disposed in, the utility platform. The insulative liner is secured in place and protected from damage by the liner retention system. The liner retention system is disposed atop and through the liner near the top edge or edges of the insulative liner. The edge or edges of the insulative liner are therefore disposed between the liner retention system and the lip of the sidewall of the utility platform. The liner retention system generally comprises at least one retaining bar with an associated plurality of fastener receptors and fasteners.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 27, 2015
    Date of Patent: December 26, 2017
    Assignee: Altec Industries, Inc.
    Inventor: Daniel J. Higgins
  • Sliding lock mechanism for securing a jib assembly
    Patent number: 9663334
    Abstract: A jib assembly has a sheath, a jib arm disposed within the sheath, and at least two gripping components disposed on the inner surface of the sheath. The sheath is operable to engage the jib arm to secure the jib arm and prevent the jib arm from extending and retracting relative to the sheath by aligning the sheath to be substantially parallel with the jib arm. The sheath is operable to disengage the jib arm to allow at least a portion of the jib arm to extend and retract relative to the sheath by rotating the sheath away from substantially parallel with the jib arm.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 28, 2014
    Date of Patent: May 30, 2017
    Assignee: Altec Industries, Inc.
    Inventor: Daniel J. Higgins
  • LINER RETENTION SYSTEM FOR AN AERIAL DEVICE
    Publication number: 20160280525
    Abstract: Embodiments of the invention are directed to a utility platform assembly a having a utility platform, an insulative liner, and a liner retention system. The insulative liner presents a complementary shape to, and is disposed in, the utility platform. The insulative liner is secured in place and protected from damage by the liner retention system. The liner retention system is disposed atop and through the liner near the top edge or edges of the insulative liner. The edge or edges of the insulative liner are therefore disposed between the liner retention system and the lip of the sidewall of the utility platform. The liner retention system generally comprises at least one retaining bar with an associated plurality of fastener receptors and fasteners.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 27, 2015
    Publication date: September 29, 2016
    Inventor: Daniel J. Higgins
  • SLIDING LOCK MECHANISM FOR SECURING A JIB ASSEMBLY
    Publication number: 20160060081
    Abstract: A jib assembly has a sheath, a jib arm disposed within the sheath, and at least two gripping components disposed on the inner surface of the sheath. The sheath is operable to engage the jib arm to secure the jib arm and prevent the jib arm from extending and retracting relative to the sheath by aligning the sheath to be substantially parallel with the jib arm. The sheath is operable to disengage the jib arm to allow at least a portion of the jib arm to extend and retract relative to the sheath by rotating the sheath away from substantially parallel with the jib arm.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 28, 2014
    Publication date: March 3, 2016
    Inventor: Daniel J. Higgins
  • Aerial work assembly using composite materials
    Publication number: 20130306404
    Abstract: An aerial work assembly including components having composite materials including a fabric-reinforced resin for providing electrically non-conductive assembly, by insulating and/or isolating conductive components.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 24, 2013
    Publication date: November 21, 2013
    Inventors: Daniel J. Higgins, Jason Oakley
  • Aerial work assembly using composite materials
    Patent number: 8550211
    Abstract: An aerial work assembly including components having composite materials including a fabric-reinforced resin for providing electrically non-conductive assembly, by insulating and/or isolating conductive components.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 23, 2008
    Date of Patent: October 8, 2013
    Assignee: Altec Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Daniel J. Higgins, Jason Oakley, Ryan McKinney
  • Aerial work assembly using composite materials
    Publication number: 20090101435
    Abstract: An aerial work assembly including components having composite materials including a fabric-reinforced resin for providing electrically non-conductive assembly, by insulating and/or isolating conductive components.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 23, 2008
    Publication date: April 23, 2009
    Inventor: Daniel J. Higgins