Patents by Inventor Jeffrey L. Brauer

Jeffrey L. Brauer 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).

  • Lift truck platform apparatus and methods for transporting rolling racks
    Patent number: 9932214
    Abstract: A lift truck platform apparatus for transporting rolling racks provides a platform and a frame extending upwardly from the platform. A clamp is attached to the frame. The clamp is vertically moveable relative to the platform for selectively engaging and securing in place the rolling racks when the rolling racks are loaded on the platform. The clamp is vertically moveable away from the platform for releasing the rolling racks.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 24, 2017
    Date of Patent: April 3, 2018
    Inventor: Jeffrey L. Brauer
  • Lift truck platform apparatus and methods for transporting rolling racks
    Patent number: 9790068
    Abstract: A lift truck platform apparatus for transporting rolling racks provides a platform and a frame extending upwardly from the platform. A clamp is attached to the frame. The clamp is vertically moveable relative to the platform for selectively engaging and securing in place the rolling racks when the rolling racks are loaded on the platform. The clamp is vertically moveable away from the platform for releasing the rolling racks.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 20, 2014
    Date of Patent: October 17, 2017
    Inventor: Jeffrey L. Brauer
  • Lift truck platform apparatus and methods for transporting rolling racks
    Patent number: 9751658
    Abstract: A lift truck platform apparatus for transporting rolling racks provides a platform and a frame extending upwardly from the platform. A clamp is attached to the frame. The clamp is vertically moveable relative to the platform for selectively engaging and securing in place the rolling racks when the rolling racks are loaded on the platform. The clamp is vertically moveable away from the platform for releasing the rolling racks.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 28, 2016
    Date of Patent: September 5, 2017
    Inventor: Jeffrey L. Brauer
  • Lift truck platform apparatus and methods for transporting rolling racks
    Patent number: 8894037
    Abstract: A lift truck platform apparatus for transporting rolling racks provides a platform and a frame extending upwardly from the platform. A clamp is attached to the frame. The clamp is vertically moveable relative to the platform for selectively engaging and securing in place the rolling racks when the rolling racks are loaded on the platform. The clamp is vertically moveable away from the platform for releasing the rolling racks.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 20, 2012
    Date of Patent: November 25, 2014
    Inventors: Jeffrey L. Brauer, Todd M. Scheriger, Jonathan A. Pond
  • Method of quick tactile release locking
    Patent number: 7246460
    Abstract: The present invention provides a locking device designed to open by tactile manipulation, without visual confirmation, of the locking combination. This device comprises a housing, a securing element, and a plurality of tumbling levers located inside the housing. Each tumbling lever is located in a plane of movement parallel to other planes of movements of the other tumbling levers. Also, each tumbling lever includes a tactile engagement surface and engages the securing element so that movement of a tactile engagement surface disengages the corresponding tumbling lever from the securing element.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 10, 2004
    Date of Patent: July 24, 2007
    Inventor: Jeffrey L. Brauer
  • Quick tactile release lock
    Patent number: 6889460
    Abstract: The present invention provides a locking device designed to open by tactile manipulation, without visual confirmation, of the locking combination. This device comprises a housing, a securing element, and a plurality of tumbling levers located inside the housing. Each tumbling lever is located in a plane of movement parallel to other planes of movements of the other tumbling levers. Also, each tumbling lever includes a tactile engagement surface and engages the securing element so that movement of a tactile engagement surface disengages the corresponding tumbling lever from the securing element.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 5, 2003
    Date of Patent: May 10, 2005
    Inventor: Jeffrey L. Brauer
  • Quick tactile release lock
    Patent number: 6655067
    Abstract: The present invention provides a locking device designed to open by tactile manipulation, without visual confirmation, of the locking combination. This device comprises a housing, a securing element, and a plurality of tumbling levers located inside the housing. Each tumbling lever is located in a plane of movement parallel to other planes of movements of the other tumbling levers. Also, each tumbling lever includes a tactile engagement surface and engages the securing element so that movement of a tactile engagement surface disengages the corresponding tumbling lever from the securing element.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 25, 2002
    Date of Patent: December 2, 2003
    Inventor: Jeffrey L. Brauer
  • Quick tactile release lock
    Publication number: 20030140540
    Abstract: The present invention provides a locking device designed to open by tactile manipulation, without visual confirmation, of the locking combination. This device comprises a housing, a securing element, and a plurality of tumbling levers located inside the housing. Each tumbling lever is located in a plane of movement parallel to other planes of movements of the other tumbling levers. Also, each tumbling lever includes a tactile engagement surface and engages the securing element so that movement of a tactile engagement surface disengages the corresponding tumbling lever from the securing element.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 25, 2002
    Publication date: July 31, 2003
    Inventor: Jeffrey L. Brauer