Patents by Inventor Michael Neaton

Michael Neaton 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).

  • Lift member—safety latch combination
    Patent number: 7976085
    Abstract: A lift member safety latch combination is disclosed. The lift member safety latch combination has a lift member that supports a drive mechanism and an actuator that is positioned adjacent to the drive mechanism. The lift member safety latch combination also has a confinement member that is in sliding communication with the lift member. The confinement member's position is responsive to the drive mechanism and has a state that is responsive to the actuator.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 5, 2009
    Date of Patent: July 12, 2011
    Inventor: Michael Neaton