Patents by Inventor Robert Retallick

Robert Retallick 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).

  • Axle lifting system for crane and related methods
    Patent number: 12722726
    Abstract: A system is provided for lifting one or more axles on a lifting machine, such as a crane including a chassis, relative to the ground. The system includes a lifter for raising or lowering the axle relative to the ground. The lifter comprising a flexible connector, such as a strap, for connecting with the axle and/or a cylinder including a rod connected to the connector and adapted for substantially horizontal movement for raising or lowering the first axle. A bearing may also be provided for supporting the flexible connector during the lifting and lowering of the axle. The system may be applied to multiple axles for independent or simultaneous operation. Related methods are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 13, 2024
    Date of Patent: September 1, 2026
    Assignee: LINK-BELT CRANES, L.P., LLLP
    Inventors: Jonathan Witt, Stuart Ross, Adam Chalin, Brennan Behr, William Standiford, Robert Retallick
  • AXLE LIFTING SYSTEM FOR CRANE AND RELATED METHODS
    Publication number: 20250153791
    Abstract: A system is provided for lifting one or more axles on a lifting machine, such as a crane including a chassis, relative to the ground. The system includes a lifter for raising or lowering the axle relative to the ground. The lifter comprising a flexible connector, such as a strap, for connecting with the axle and/or a cylinder including a rod connected to the connector and adapted for substantially horizontal movement for raising or lowering the first axle. A bearing may also be provided for supporting the flexible connector during the lifting and lowering of the axle. The system may be applied to multiple axles for independent or simultaneous operation. Related methods are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 13, 2024
    Publication date: May 15, 2025
    Inventors: Jonathan Witt, Stuart Ross, Adam Chalin, Brennan Behr, William Standifor, Robert Retallick