Patents by Inventor Earl R. Forsman

Earl R. Forsman 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: 4568217
    Abstract: A quick disconnect coupling for releasably connecting a lift truck attachment to a lift truck carriage including a body adapted to be connected to the attachment. The body includes a vertically extending opening and includes a horizontal opening. A locking slide is vertically movable in the vertical opening for extending upwardly for attachment to and movable downwardly for disconnection from a lift truck carriage. A release and locking button is horizontally movable in the horizontally extending opening and extends through a bore in the locking slide. Coacting shoulders on the slide and on the button hold the slide in an extended and locked position when engaged and allow the slide to retract when disengaged. Spring means urge the button in a direction to engage the coacting shoulders. Releasing means on the button are provided for moving the button to a disengaging position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 21, 1984
    Date of Patent: February 4, 1986
    Assignee: Long Reach Manufacturing Co.
    Inventors: Earl R. Forsman, George A. Van den Heuvel