Patents by Inventor Peter William Spence

Peter William Spence 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).

  • Fitting, crane hook, and crane hook assembly
    Patent number: 8662549
    Abstract: A method of lifting an aircraft at a lifting location including the steps of securing a fitting to the aircraft when the aircraft is at the lifting location, the fitting including an attachment member configured to be secured to the item and a lifting member which is pivotally coupled to the attachment member. The lifting member has a socket for engaging a crane hook. Engaging the fitting with the crane hook and transmitting lifting load from the crane hook to the aircraft via the fitting. The crane hook has an attachment link having a first pivot point attached to the hook forward of its center of gravity, and a second pivot point configured to be lifted by a crane.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 15, 2012
    Date of Patent: March 4, 2014
    Assignee: Airbus Operations Limited
    Inventors: Richard Lester Hallett, Peter William Spence
  • Fitting, crane hook, and crane hook assembly
    Patent number: 8313131
    Abstract: A method of lifting an aircraft at a lifting location, the method comprising: securing a fitting (10) to the aircraft when the aircraft is at the lifting location; engaging the fitting with a crane hook (100); transmitting lifting load from the crane hook to the aircraft via the fitting; and removing the fitting from the aircraft. A fitting (10) for transmitting lifting loads from a crane hook (100) to an item, the fitting comprising: an attachment member (11) configured to be secured to the item; and a lifting member (12) which is pivotally coupled to the attachment member and configured to be engaged by the crane hook (100) so as to transmit lifting loads from the crane hook to the item. A crane hook (100) with a ball-and-socket connection is provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 14, 2008
    Date of Patent: November 20, 2012
    Assignee: Airbus Operations Limited
    Inventors: Richard Lester Hallett, Peter William Spence
  • FITTING, CRANE HOOK, AND CRANE HOOK ASSEMBLY
    Publication number: 20100052343
    Abstract: A method of lifting an aircraft at a lifting location, the method comprising: securing a fitting (10) to the aircraft when the aircraft is at the lifting location; engaging the fitting with a crane hook (100); transmitting lifting load from the crane hook to the aircraft via the fitting; and removing the fitting from the aircraft. A fitting (10) for transmitting lifting loads from a crane hook (100) to an item, the fitting comprising: an attachment member (11) configured to be secured to the item; and a lifting member (12) which is pivotally coupled to the attachment member and configured to be engaged by the crane hook (100) so as to transmit lifting loads from the crane hook to the item. A crane hook (100) with a ball-and-socket connection is provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 14, 2008
    Publication date: March 4, 2010
    Inventors: Richard Lester Hallett, Peter William Spence