Patents by Inventor Frederick Pidcock

Frederick Pidcock 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).

  • Container tie down
    Patent number: 4244670
    Abstract: A cargo-carrying container having end walls and cargo tie-down devices on the end walls thereof each including a ring affixed to one of the end walls and a strap assembled to the ring, the effective length of the strap being adjustable, and further including a hook with a spring-loaded latch, the hook being fastened on the free end of the strap. The container can rest on and be secured to either a floor of a cargo space in transport craft such as a helicopter or can rest on and be secured to an underlying similar container.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 29, 1979
    Date of Patent: January 13, 1981
    Assignee: Whirly Bird Services Limited
    Inventor: Frederick Pidcock