Patents by Inventor Edward S. Werner

Edward S. Werner 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).

  • Configurable counterweight device and system for a material handling machine
    Patent number: 9689144
    Abstract: The present invention provides a configurable and variable counterweight system for a material handling machine comprising one or more planar paths, said planar paths containing any one or combinations of straight, curved or angled portions between at least a first and second end, said planar path having transferable counterweights, said planar path or counterweights communicating with a control device and system, said control device and system comprising one or more drive unit and optionally one or more sensors, said counterweights being able to move along any curved, angled or straight portions of said planar path.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 11, 2014
    Date of Patent: June 27, 2017
    Inventors: Thomas V Roden, Edward S Werner
  • Configurable Counterweight Device and System for a Material Handling Machine
    Publication number: 20150003948
    Abstract: The present invention provides a configurable and variable counterweight system for a material handling machine comprising one or more planar paths, said planar paths containing any one or combinations of straight, curved or angled portions between at least a first and second end, said planar path having transferrable counterweights, said planar path or counterweights communicating with a control device and system, said control device and system comprising one or more drive unit and optionally one or more sensors, said counterweights being able to move along any curved, angled or straight portions of said planar path.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 11, 2014
    Publication date: January 1, 2015
    Inventors: Thomas V. Roden, Edward S. Werner
  • Variable counterweight system for a material handling vehicle
    Patent number: 8807910
    Abstract: A movable counterweight system moves under a material-handling vehicle to provide a safe low center of gravity, and avoid interference to the operator.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 27, 2011
    Date of Patent: August 19, 2014
    Inventors: Thomas V. Roden, Edward S. Werner