Patents by Inventor Ronald E. West

Ronald E. West 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).

  • Automatic brake sequencing for overhead support arm assemblies
    Patent number: 4345847
    Abstract: A roller-switch and cam, located at an intermediary joint of a plural arm overhead assembly, delays the unlocking of a brake at a next adjacent joint until the joint at which the cam and switch are located has diverged a predetermined angle from alignment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 19, 1979
    Date of Patent: August 24, 1982
    Assignee: Technicare Corporation
    Inventors: Charles M. Schiff, Eric K. Maxon, Ronald E. West