Patents by Inventor Maynard A. Oustad

Maynard A. Oustad 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).

  • Loading and unloading crane and method of operation therefor
    Patent number: 4569453
    Abstract: A crane structure mounted on a transport vehicle, preferably a marine vessel, is disclosed. The crane structure includes a gantry structure mounted on a vertical tower structure and having boom portions protruding from the tower structure. Preferably, the boom portions may be pivotally lowered from their operating positions and the tower structure may be rotated in a horizontal plane, thereby reducing the overall dimensions of the crane structure to allow transport under overhead obstructions and through narrow passageways.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 30, 1984
    Date of Patent: February 11, 1986
    Assignee: AMCA International
    Inventor: Maynard A. Oustad
  • Collapsible frame support for pivotal boom on a portable crane
    Patent number: 4480757
    Abstract: A crane structure mounted on a transport vehicle, preferably a marine vessel, is disclosed. The crane structure includes a gantry structure mounted on a vertical tower structure and having boom portions protruding from the tower structure. Preferably, the boom portions may be pivotally lowered from their operating positions and the tower structure may be rotated in a horizontal plane, thereby reducing the overall dimensions of the crane structure to allow transport under overhead obstructions and through narrow passageways.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 28, 1982
    Date of Patent: November 6, 1984
    Assignee: AMCA International Corporation
    Inventor: Maynard A. Oustad