Patents by Inventor Gregory Smiley

Gregory Smiley 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).

  • Material handling vehicle with ergonomic dual control handle system
    Publication number: 20050023070
    Abstract: A material handling vehicle includes first and second control handles positioned at opposing ends of an operator compartment. The first control handle is positioned adjacent the forks for driving the vehicle in a fore or forks first direction, and the second control handle is positioned adjacent the back of the vehicle for driving the vehicle in the aft or forks trailing direction. The aft control handle is provided in a twist grip style, which can be gripped easily by an operator facing the aft of the material handling vehicle. The control handles provide stability for the operator and an intuitive operator interface irrespective of direction of travel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 31, 2003
    Publication date: February 3, 2005
    Inventors: Gregory Smiley, Robert Lewis, Kurt Werner, H. Ryan