Patents by Inventor Joseph D. Whitney

Joseph D. Whitney 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).

  • Portable non-motorized automatic lift and transport apparatus for small vehicles
    Patent number: 8327979
    Abstract: A portable, non-motorized automatic lift and transport apparatus allows users to lift and transport a small, powered vehicle with minimal physical exertion and without the need for secondary power source. The apparatus is comprised of a base and platform connected to a gear housing. The gear housing telescopically engages and moves vertically within a vehicle mount via a gear system. The drive wheels of the small, powered vehicle to be transported power the gear system attached to the gear housing to rotate the gear system and subsequently lift the to-be-transported vehicle using its own power source. A storage position is provided that can be used without disengaging a transmission.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 10, 2009
    Date of Patent: December 11, 2012
    Inventors: Patrick Lynch, Jeff Rogers, Jeff Crouch, Joseph D. Whitney
  • THERMAL MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS FOR LIGHT EMITTING DEVICES AND SYSTEMS
    Publication number: 20110121703
    Abstract: One or more embodiments presented herein include a light emitting system and/or device that can include a thermal management system. The thermal management system can provide for transport and/or dissipation of heat generated by a light emitting device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 22, 2008
    Publication date: May 26, 2011
    Applicant: Luminus Devices, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert F. Karlicek, JR., Daniel Yen Chu, Joseph D. Whitney, Paul Panaccione, Warren P. Pumyea, Brian L. Stoffers, Michael A. Joffe, Alexei A. Erchak
  • Portable non-motorized automatic lift and transport apparatus for small vehicles
    Publication number: 20100032244
    Abstract: A portable, non-motorized automatic lift and transport apparatus allows users to lift and transport a small, powered vehicle with minimal physical exertion and without the need for secondary power source. The apparatus is comprised of a base and platform connected to a gear housing. The gear housing telescopically engages and moves vertically within a vehicle mount via a gear system. The drive wheels of the small, powered vehicle to be transported power the gear system attached to the gear housing to rotate the gear system and subsequently lift the to-be-transported vehicle using its own power source. A storage position is provided that can be used without disengaging a transmission.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 10, 2009
    Publication date: February 11, 2010
    Inventors: Patrick Lynch, Jeff Rodgers, Jeff Crouch, Joseph D. Whitney
  • Portable non-motorized automatic lift and transport system for small vehicles
    Publication number: 20090038889
    Abstract: A non-motorized low cost lift with an attached platform whose platform lifting mechanism is activated by the wheels of a motorized wheelchair, motorcycle, ATV, tiller or other small motorized equipment. A vehicle coupling assembly attached hereto that transports the lift assembly and a safety device that holds the elevated platform and vehicle in place. Whereby a wheelchair, motorcycle, ATV, tiller or other motorized vehicle can be safely attached, quickly elevated and transported.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 10, 2007
    Publication date: February 12, 2009
    Inventor: Joseph D. Whitney