Patents by Inventor Owen R. Read

Owen R. Read 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).

  • Coil handling device
    Patent number: 4557515
    Abstract: A coil handling device which orientates coils on a reel between two positions, e.g., vertical axis and horizontal axis. The device is constructed to be suspended from an overhead hoist and thereby lift or lower a reel to a selected position. The device is constructed to cause the center of gravity of the reel to coincide with the axis of rotation when suspended. Therefore, the forces of resistance caused by weight are eliminated and only friction forces have to be overcome. Hence, a manual device is provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 8, 1984
    Date of Patent: December 10, 1985
    Assignee: Woodlawn Iron Works, Inc.
    Inventor: Owen R. Read
  • Adjustable lifting tong
    Patent number: 4336962
    Abstract: Means for lifting and rotating a package ninety degrees in lifted position, in a height limiting environment, rather than a scissor type tong environment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 24, 1980
    Date of Patent: June 29, 1982
    Inventor: Owen R. Read
  • Portable sprayer for disinfectant
    Patent number: D284210
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 29, 1983
    Date of Patent: June 10, 1986
    Assignee: Surgi-Clean Incorporated
    Inventors: Janet B. Rattray, Owen R. Read