Patents by Inventor Edward E. Pritchard

Edward E. Pritchard 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: 5024397
    Abstract: A clamshell attachment for a crescent shaped, concave-convex log grapple converts the log grapple to a scoop or bucket type device for handling bulk material such as wood chips. It consists of a pair of concave-convex scoops pivoted together at their upper ends. A holding pin connects each grapple half to a respective scoop, with the concave portion or side of each grapple half positioned over and adjacent the convex side of a respective scoop. The only modification required of the log grapple is the addition of apertured tabs to its convex sides, the tabs receiving the holding pins.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 14, 1990
    Date of Patent: June 18, 1991
    Assignee: International Paper
    Inventors: James C. Edwards, Edward E. Pritchard