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).
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Patent number: 10600526Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: October 4, 2017Date of Patent: March 24, 2020Assignee: KONECRANES GLOBAL CORPORATIONInventors: Steve Coogan, Michael Waedekin, Joseph A. Yustus
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Patent number: 10513214Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: August 27, 2018Date of Patent: December 24, 2019Assignee: Konecranes Global CorporationInventors: Joseph A. Yustus, Joel Chellman
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Patent number: 10224123Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: April 18, 2016Date of Patent: March 5, 2019Assignee: Konecranes Global CorporationInventors: Steve Coogan, Michael Waedekin, Joseph A. Yustus
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Publication number: 20180361902Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: August 27, 2018Publication date: December 20, 2018Inventors: Joseph A. Yustus, Joel Chellman
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Patent number: 10086739Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: September 25, 2015Date of Patent: October 2, 2018Assignee: Konecranes Global CorporationInventors: Joseph A. Yustus, Joel Chellman
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Publication number: 20180252681Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: May 7, 2018Publication date: September 6, 2018Inventors: Michael Waedekin, Joseph A. Yustus
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Patent number: 9964523Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: June 27, 2014Date of Patent: May 8, 2018Assignee: KONECRANES GLOBAL CORPORATIONInventors: Michael Waedekin, Joseph A. Yustus
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Publication number: 20180047472Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: October 4, 2017Publication date: February 15, 2018Inventors: Steve Coogan, Michael Waedekin, Joseph A. Yustus
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Patent number: 9786397Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: January 15, 2015Date of Patent: October 10, 2017Assignee: KONECRANES GLOBAL CORPORATIONInventors: Steve Coogan, Michael Waedekin, Joseph A. Yustus
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Patent number: 9689737Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: October 14, 2014Date of Patent: June 27, 2017Assignee: KONECRANES GLOBAL CORPORATIONInventor: Joseph A. Yustus
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Publication number: 20160233000Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: April 18, 2016Publication date: August 11, 2016Inventors: Steve Coogan, Michael Waedekin, Joseph A. Yustus
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Patent number: 9343191Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: July 12, 2013Date of Patent: May 17, 2016Assignee: KONECRANES GLOBAL CORPORATIONInventors: Steve Coogan, Michael Waedekin, Joseph A. Yustus
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Publication number: 20160090018Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: September 25, 2015Publication date: March 31, 2016Inventors: Joseph A. Yustus, Joel Chellman
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Patent number: 9061866Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: August 13, 2014Date of Patent: June 23, 2015Assignee: Konecranes PlcInventor: Joseph A. Yustus
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Publication number: 20150125244Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: January 15, 2015Publication date: May 7, 2015Inventors: Steve Coogan, Michael Waedekin, Joseph A. Yustus
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Publication number: 20150068822Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: October 14, 2014Publication date: March 12, 2015Inventor: Joseph A. Yustus
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Publication number: 20150000409Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: June 27, 2014Publication date: January 1, 2015Inventors: Michael Waedekin, Joseph A. Yustus
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Publication number: 20140348627Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: August 13, 2014Publication date: November 27, 2014Inventor: Joseph A. Yustus
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Patent number: 8890006Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: June 28, 2013Date of Patent: November 18, 2014Assignee: Konecranes PlcInventor: Joseph A. Yustus
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Patent number: 8833822Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: August 6, 2013Date of Patent: September 16, 2014Assignee: Konecranes Plc.Inventor: Joseph A. Yustus