Patents by Inventor Joseph A. Yustus

Joseph A. Yustus 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).

  • Patent number: 10600526
    Abstract: A low profile transport device includes a frame having a top surface and a recess disposed along the top surface to hold and transport an object. The low profile transport device also includes a plurality of wheels disposed below the frame that support the frame, and a plurality of pivotable wheel struts coupled to the wheels. The wheel struts are each individually adjustable relative to the frame from a first position relative to the frame to a second position relative to the frame to allow the low profile transport device to climb an obstacle without tilting the frame. The low profile transport device also includes a motor that generates movement of the wheels.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 4, 2017
    Date of Patent: March 24, 2020
    Assignee: KONECRANES GLOBAL CORPORATION
    Inventors: Steve Coogan, Michael Waedekin, Joseph A. Yustus
  • Patent number: 10513214
    Abstract: A crane system includes a skid assembly having an operator base and plurality of outrigger assemblies coupled to the operator base that support and lift the base from a first elevation to a second elevation. The crane system also includes a jib crane coupled to the skid assembly. The jib crane includes a pillar assembly coupled to the skid assembly and a boom assembly coupled to the pillar assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 27, 2018
    Date of Patent: December 24, 2019
    Assignee: Konecranes Global Corporation
    Inventors: Joseph A. Yustus, Joel Chellman
  • Patent number: 10224123
    Abstract: A cask transport system includes a support assembly including a plurality of wheels and a support frame coupled to and supported by the wheels. The cask transport system also includes a tower disposed above the support assembly, the tower including a base portion and a tower frame coupled to the base portion, the tower frame movable relative to the base portion. The cask transport system also includes an upper beam assembly coupled to the tower frame, and a bottom block assembly coupled to the upper beam assembly, the bottom block assembly movable relative to the upper beam assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 18, 2016
    Date of Patent: March 5, 2019
    Assignee: Konecranes Global Corporation
    Inventors: Steve Coogan, Michael Waedekin, Joseph A. Yustus
  • Publication number: 20180361902
    Abstract: A crane system includes a skid assembly having an operator base and plurality of outrigger assemblies coupled to the operator base that support and lift the base from a first elevation to a second elevation. The crane system also includes a jib crane coupled to the skid assembly. The jib crane includes a pillar assembly coupled to the skid assembly and a boom assembly coupled to the pillar assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 27, 2018
    Publication date: December 20, 2018
    Inventors: Joseph A. Yustus, Joel Chellman
  • Patent number: 10086739
    Abstract: A crane system includes a skid assembly having an operator base and plurality of outrigger assemblies coupled to the operator base that support and lift the base from a first elevation to a second elevation. The crane system also includes a jib crane coupled to the skid assembly. The jib crane includes a pillar assembly coupled to the skid assembly and a boom assembly coupled to the pillar assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 25, 2015
    Date of Patent: October 2, 2018
    Assignee: Konecranes Global Corporation
    Inventors: Joseph A. Yustus, Joel Chellman
  • Publication number: 20180252681
    Abstract: A system for conducting phased array testing on a vehicle hub includes a guide element having a first end and a second end, a pivot element extending from the second end to couple to the vehicle hub, and a slide element coupled to the guide element. The slide element is movable relative to the guide element between the first end of the guide element and the second end of the guide element. The slide element including an object-receiving aperture to receive a phased array probe element.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 7, 2018
    Publication date: September 6, 2018
    Inventors: Michael Waedekin, Joseph A. Yustus
  • Patent number: 9964523
    Abstract: A system for conducting phased array testing on a vehicle hub includes a guide element having a first end and a second end, a pivot element extending from the second end to couple to the vehicle hub, and a slide element coupled to the guide element. The slide element is movable relative to the guide element between the first end of the guide element and the second end of the guide element. The slide element including an object-receiving aperture to receive a phased array probe element.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 27, 2014
    Date of Patent: May 8, 2018
    Assignee: KONECRANES GLOBAL CORPORATION
    Inventors: Michael Waedekin, Joseph A. Yustus
  • Publication number: 20180047472
    Abstract: A low profile transport device includes a frame having a top surface and a recess disposed along the top surface to hold and transport an object. The low profile transport device also includes a plurality of wheels disposed below the frame that support the frame, and a plurality of pivotable wheel struts coupled to the wheels. The wheel struts are each individually adjustable relative to the frame from a first position relative to the frame to a second position relative to the frame to allow the low profile transport device to climb an obstacle without tilting the frame. The low profile transport device also includes a motor that generates movement of the wheels.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 4, 2017
    Publication date: February 15, 2018
    Inventors: Steve Coogan, Michael Waedekin, Joseph A. Yustus
  • Patent number: 9786397
    Abstract: A low profile transport device includes a frame having a top surface and a recess disposed along the top surface to hold and transport an object. The low profile transport device also includes a plurality of wheels disposed below the frame that support the frame, and a plurality of pivotable wheel struts coupled to the wheels. The wheel struts are each individually adjustable relative to the frame from a first position relative to the frame to a second position relative to the frame to allow the low profile transport device to climb an obstacle without tilting the frame. The low profile transport device also includes a motor that generates movement of the wheels.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 15, 2015
    Date of Patent: October 10, 2017
    Assignee: KONECRANES GLOBAL CORPORATION
    Inventors: Steve Coogan, Michael Waedekin, Joseph A. Yustus
  • Patent number: 9689737
    Abstract: A test weight system includes a first assembly having a first body member and a plurality of ear members arranged about the first body member. The test weight system also includes a second assembly interlocked with the first assembly, the second assembly having a second body member defining a plurality of slots. A portion of each ear member extends through one of the plurality of slots.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 14, 2014
    Date of Patent: June 27, 2017
    Assignee: KONECRANES GLOBAL CORPORATION
    Inventor: Joseph A. Yustus
  • Publication number: 20160233000
    Abstract: A cask transport system includes a support assembly including a plurality of wheels and a support frame coupled to and supported by the wheels. The cask transport system also includes a tower disposed above the support assembly, the tower including a base portion and a tower frame coupled to the base portion, the tower frame movable relative to the base portion. The cask transport system also includes an upper beam assembly coupled to the tower frame, and a bottom block assembly coupled to the upper beam assembly, the bottom block assembly movable relative to the upper beam assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 18, 2016
    Publication date: August 11, 2016
    Inventors: Steve Coogan, Michael Waedekin, Joseph A. Yustus
  • Patent number: 9343191
    Abstract: A cask transport system includes a support assembly including a plurality of wheels and a support frame coupled to and supported by the wheels. The cask transport system also includes a tower disposed above the support assembly, the tower including a base portion and a tower frame coupled to the base portion, the tower frame movable relative to the base portion. The cask transport system also includes an upper beam assembly coupled to the tower frame, and a bottom block assembly coupled to the upper beam assembly, the bottom block assembly movable relative to the upper beam assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 12, 2013
    Date of Patent: May 17, 2016
    Assignee: KONECRANES GLOBAL CORPORATION
    Inventors: Steve Coogan, Michael Waedekin, Joseph A. Yustus
  • Publication number: 20160090018
    Abstract: A crane system includes a skid assembly having an operator base and plurality of outrigger assemblies coupled to the operator base that support and lift the base from a first elevation to a second elevation. The crane system also includes a jib crane coupled to the skid assembly. The jib crane includes a pillar assembly coupled to the skid assembly and a boom assembly coupled to the pillar assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 25, 2015
    Publication date: March 31, 2016
    Inventors: Joseph A. Yustus, Joel Chellman
  • Patent number: 9061866
    Abstract: A lifting assembly includes a link member defining a pivot axis and a latch axis. The lifting assembly also includes a latch pin and a jaw member. The jaw member is pivotally coupled to the link member about the pivot axis and selectively fixedly coupled to the link member about the latch axis by the latch pin. The jaw member defines a cam surface. Engaging the cam surface with a load rotates a portion of the jaw member into alignment with the latch axis, such that the latch pin may be received by the jaw member and the link member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 13, 2014
    Date of Patent: June 23, 2015
    Assignee: Konecranes Plc
    Inventor: Joseph A. Yustus
  • Publication number: 20150125244
    Abstract: A low profile transport device includes a frame having a top surface and a recess disposed along the top surface to hold and transport an object. The low profile transport device also includes a plurality of wheels disposed below the frame that support the frame, and a plurality of pivotable wheel struts coupled to the wheels. The wheel struts are each individually adjustable relative to the frame from a first position relative to the frame to a second position relative to the frame to allow the low profile transport device to climb an obstacle without tilting the frame. The low profile transport device also includes a motor that generates movement of the wheels.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 15, 2015
    Publication date: May 7, 2015
    Inventors: Steve Coogan, Michael Waedekin, Joseph A. Yustus
  • Publication number: 20150068822
    Abstract: A test weight system includes a first assembly having a first body member and a plurality of ear members arranged about the first body member. The test weight system also includes a second assembly interlocked with the first assembly, the second assembly having a second body member defining a plurality of slots. A portion of each ear member extends through one of the plurality of slots.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 14, 2014
    Publication date: March 12, 2015
    Inventor: Joseph A. Yustus
  • Publication number: 20150000409
    Abstract: A system for conducting phased array testing on a vehicle hub includes a guide element having a first end and a second end, a pivot element extending from the second end to couple to the vehicle hub, and a slide element coupled to the guide element. The slide element is movable relative to the guide element between the first end of the guide element and the second end of the guide element. The slide element including an object-receiving aperture to receive a phased array probe element.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 27, 2014
    Publication date: January 1, 2015
    Inventors: Michael Waedekin, Joseph A. Yustus
  • Publication number: 20140348627
    Abstract: A lifting assembly includes a link member defining a pivot axis and a latch axis. The lifting assembly also includes a latch pin and a jaw member. The jaw member is pivotally coupled to the link member about the pivot axis and selectively fixedly coupled to the link member about the latch axis by the latch pin. The jaw member defines a cam surface. Engaging the cam surface with a load rotates a portion of the jaw member into alignment with the latch axis, such that the latch pin may be received by the jaw member and the link member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 13, 2014
    Publication date: November 27, 2014
    Inventor: Joseph A. Yustus
  • Patent number: 8890006
    Abstract: A test weight system includes a first assembly having a first body member and a plurality of ear members arranged about the first body member. The test weight system also includes a second assembly interlocked with the first assembly, the second assembly having a second body member defining a plurality of slots. A portion of each ear member extends through one of the plurality of slots.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 28, 2013
    Date of Patent: November 18, 2014
    Assignee: Konecranes Plc
    Inventor: Joseph A. Yustus
  • Patent number: 8833822
    Abstract: A lifting assembly includes a link member defining a pivot axis and a latch axis. The lifting assembly also includes a latch pin and a jaw member. The jaw member is pivotally coupled to the link member about the pivot axis and selectively fixedly coupled to the link member about the latch axis by the latch pin. The jaw member defines a cam surface. Engaging the cam surface with a load rotates a portion of the jaw member into alignment with the latch axis, such that the latch pin may be received by the jaw member and the link member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 6, 2013
    Date of Patent: September 16, 2014
    Assignee: Konecranes Plc.
    Inventor: Joseph A. Yustus