Patents by Inventor Matthew S. Fearon

Matthew S. Fearon 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).

  • Articulating boom incorporating a linkage counterweight
    Patent number: 5669517
    Abstract: A linkage mounted counterweight for offsetting a load at the free end of an articulated boom crane (20). The articulated boom crane (20) includes an articulated boom (23) that includes an elevate linkage (25) and a telescoping section (24) is disclosed. The elevate linkage (25) includes a lower section (42) and a mid section (44). The counterweight (60) is located on the lower section (42) near where the lower section (42) is hingedly attached to the base of the crane (20). As the articulated boom (23) is raised from a stowed position, the counterweight moves away from the tilting fulcrum (F) of the articulated boom crane (20) to assist in maintaining the stability of the crane.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 11, 1996
    Date of Patent: September 23, 1997
    Assignee: Genie Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: James A. Donaldson, Matthew S. Fearon