Patents by Inventor George E. Leathem

George E. Leathem 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).

  • Casket lifting device
    Patent number: 4134190
    Abstract: A casket lifting, supporting and transporting device operable by a single man; a wheeled frame having frame sections with lifting assemblies moveable under the ends of a casket mounted on a casket pedestal; elevating, supporting and lowering mechanisms operable by the single individual associated with the frame sections for receiving the casket thereon, elevating it, supporting it, storing it (if desired) and lowering it onto another support after transport to another location.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 9, 1977
    Date of Patent: January 16, 1979
    Assignee: Liftco Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Bruce M. Leathem, George E. Leathem