Patents by Inventor Lloyd Widener

Lloyd Widener 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: 4659277
    Abstract: Provided herein is a forklift attachment which is easily assembled and disassembled from the forklift including a mounting bracket, two independently pivotable, hydraulically actuated arms pivotally connected to the bracket where the arms are positioned to cooperate with the forklift tines, two hydraulic jacks one each associated with and pivotally connected to each arm and pivotally connected to the bracket to rotate themselves and cause rotation of the arms when actuated, and a hydraulic fluid and control system adapted to prevent obstruction of forklift operations and to permit independent actuation of the arms.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 2, 1985
    Date of Patent: April 21, 1987
    Inventor: Lloyd Widener