Patents by Inventor Leland A. Bettencourt

Leland A. Bettencourt 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).

  • Motorcycle lift
    Patent number: 6966542
    Abstract: A lift is provided with a low profile lifting mechanism. The lifting mechanism includes a first member pivotally connected to a base, a second member pivotally connected to the first member and a third member pivotally connected to the second member and to the base. When the lifting mechanism is lowered into the bottom position, the first, second and third members rest flat instead of stacked on each other. As a result, it is possible for the lifting mechanism to fit within the height of the base when the lift is in the bottom position. Thus, the overall height of the lifting mechanism in the bottom position is no more than required for the height of the base and the rollers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 28, 2004
    Date of Patent: November 22, 2005
    Assignee: Eastway Fair Company Limited
    Inventor: Leland A. Bettencourt
  • MOTORCYCLE LIFT
    Publication number: 20050189526
    Abstract: A lift is provided with a low profile lifting mechanism. The lifting mechanism includes a first member pivotally connected to a base, a second member pivotally connected to the first member and a third member pivotally connected to the second member and to the base. When the lifting mechanism is lowered into the bottom position, the first, second and third members rest flat instead of stacked on each other. As a result, it is possible for the lifting mechanism to fit within the height of the base when the lift is in the bottom position. Thus, the overall height of the lifting mechanism in the bottom position is no more than required for the height of the base and the rollers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 28, 2004
    Publication date: September 1, 2005
    Inventor: Leland Bettencourt