Patents by Inventor Don Ford

Don 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).

  • Patent number: 9045321
    Abstract: A motorized means of transporting loads includes a fork lift mechanism that features a set of anchored chains fitted to a set of lifting forks for lifting and lowering a load. With a combination electrical/hydraulic system, the lifting and lowering functions can be efficiently obtained. Two load supporting outriggers are provided which can be extended or retracted while transporting a load to aid in navigating constricted spaces. A tilting mast and fork assembly allows for a manipulation of the center of gravity while transporting loads. A joystick function controls the forward, turning, reverse, lifting, and extending and retracting the outriggers. A battery enabled transport provides for flash charging of the onboard batteries to extend useful life.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 10, 2011
    Date of Patent: June 2, 2015
    Assignee: Recon Engineering, Inc.
    Inventors: Don Ford, Roger Boyette, Reggy Saxon, Ian Foxton, James Montie
  • Publication number: 20120202160
    Abstract: A candle has a ribbon style wick disposed in the candle body so that the wick creates a shape in addition to the shape of the wick material itself. The shape created by the wick is an open or closed shape that may be geometric or organic. The body of the wick is surrounded by wax and, if a closed shape is created, the wax is disposed within the closed shape. Once lit, the flame of the candle then takes on the shape created by the placement of the wick.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 7, 2011
    Publication date: August 9, 2012
    Inventor: Bradley Don FORD
  • Publication number: 20110206489
    Abstract: A motorized means of transporting loads includes a fork lift mechanism that features a set of anchored chains fitted to a set of lifting forks for lifting and lowering a load. With a combination electrical/hydraulic system, the lifting and lowering functions can be efficiently obtained. Two load supporting outriggers are provided which can be extended or retracted while transporting a load to aid in navigating constricted spaces. A tilting mast and fork assembly allows for a manipulation of the center of gravity while transporting loads. A joystick function controls the forward, turning, reverse, lifting, and extending and retracting the outriggers. A battery enabled transport provides for flash charging of the onboard batteries to extend useful life.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 10, 2011
    Publication date: August 25, 2011
    Inventors: Don Ford, Roger Boyette, Reggy Saxon, Ian Foxton, James Montie
  • Publication number: 20070105977
    Abstract: A kneadable putty-like material that is used as a delivery system to deliver skin conditioning agents, and/or essential oils, and/or medicinal agents, and/or antimicrobial agents, and/or thermal therapy agents to the surface of the skin, in particular to the hands, in appropriate concentrations, is disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 10, 2006
    Publication date: May 10, 2007
    Inventors: Gregory Gabriel, Don Ford, David Hadden