Patents by Inventor Michael D. Ervin

Michael D. Ervin 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).

  • Publication number: 20120294700
    Abstract: A crane having a base unit, a mast, a boom, a support, and an elevator mechanism is disclosed. The base unit couples to a hitch of a vehicle, such as a pickup truck. The mast extends from the base unit, and the boom extends from the mast. The support is coupled to a distal end of the boom and is configured to engage a load, such as a canopy for the pickup truck. The elevator mechanism is configured to elevate the boom to life the load relative to the vehicle. The boom and the elevator assembly are rotatable about the mast.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 17, 2012
    Publication date: November 22, 2012
    Inventor: Michael D. Ervin