Patents by Inventor James A. Muto

James A. Muto 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).

  • Forklift truck having a telescopic auxiliary boom articulated to a telescopic main boom
    Patent number: 4964778
    Abstract: A forklift truck having a fork assembly connected to a telescopic auxiliary boom articulated to a telescopic main boom. The telescopic and articulating features of the auxiliary boom in conjunction with the telescopic feature of the main boom increases the range and reach of the fork assembly to above ground heights and to below ground depths.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 27, 1989
    Date of Patent: October 23, 1990
    Assignee: Kidde Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: James A. Muto, Ramesh P. Patel