Patents by Inventor Keith Westphal

Keith Westphal 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: 7011487
    Abstract: A vehicle (10) includes a hollow transfer device (20), a side translating assembly (40), and a lift mast assembly (90). The transfer device has at least one substantially open end and a longitudinal opening intersecting the substantial open end. The lift mast assembly is cooperatively associated with the transfer device to move the transfer device substantially vertically, and the side translating assembly is also operatively associated with the transfer device to move the transfer device substantially horizontally between at least one side of the vehicle and a center of the vehicle. The invention contemplates use in a newsprint roll handling apparatus.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 6, 2001
    Date of Patent: March 14, 2006
    Assignee: Jervis B. Webb Company
    Inventors: Alfred J. Kafka, Harry E. Smith, Wallace I. Miller, Jr., Keith Westphal, Jon L. Coveyou
  • Publication number: 20030185660
    Abstract: A vehicle (10) includes a hollow transfer device (20), a side translating assembly (40), and a lift mast assembly (90). The transfer device has at least one substantially open end and a longitudinal opening intersecting the transfer device to move the transfer device substantially vertically, and the side translating assembly is also operatively associated with the transfer device to move the transfer device substantially horizontally between at least one side of the vehicle and a center of the vehicle. The invention contemplates use in a newsprint roll handling apparatus.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 24, 2003
    Publication date: October 2, 2003
    Inventors: Alfred J. Kafka, Harry E. Smith, Wallace I. Miller Jr, Keith Westphal, Jon L. Coveyou
  • Patent number: D522864
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 17, 2005
    Date of Patent: June 13, 2006
    Inventor: Scott Keith Westphal
  • Patent number: D523340
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 17, 2005
    Date of Patent: June 20, 2006
    Inventor: Scott Keith Westphal