Patents by Inventor Reinhard Georg Erich Smetz

Reinhard Georg Erich Smetz 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).

  • Handling aid
    Patent number: 5697660
    Abstract: A handling aid for lifting and transporting loads is provided having a handle (1) and a bracket (2) with longitudinal slots (13; 14) into which interchangeable securing or lifting elements (16, 27) can be readily and quickly inserted. The bracket can be formed from two halves extending from the vertex of the bracket to opposed ends of the handle, and each of the two bracket halves can be provided with at least one introduction opening and a corresponding longitudinal slot. The retaining or lifting elements can be sling chains, hooks, and gripping tools.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 17, 1996
    Date of Patent: December 16, 1997
    Assignee: RUD-Kettenfabrik Rieger & Dietz GmbH. u.Co.
    Inventor: Reinhard Georg Erich Smetz