Patents by Inventor Ronald J. Wolford

Ronald J. Wolford 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).

  • Lifting tool for construction of modular block structures
    Patent number: 8454065
    Abstract: A support structure for lifting precast blocks includes a longitudinal support arm having a cable suspended therefrom at a multiple suspension points. Several cradles are connected to the cable in positions such that each cradle is positioned between and below a pair of the suspension points. Each cradle may be attached to a sheave that movably connects it to the cable. Each cradle may receive a portion, such as a handle, of a lifting tool below the support arm.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 9, 2010
    Date of Patent: June 4, 2013
    Inventor: Ronald J. Wolford
  • LIFTING TOOL FOR CONSTRUCTION OF MODULAR BLOCK STRUCTURES
    Publication number: 20100308610
    Abstract: A support structure for lifting precast blocks includes a longitudinal support arm having a cable suspended therefrom at a multiple suspension points. Several cradles are connected to the cable in positions such that each cradle is positioned between and below a pair of the suspension points. Each cradle may be attached to a sheave that movably connects it to the cable. Each cradle may receive a portion, such as a handle, of a lifting tool below the support arm.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 9, 2010
    Publication date: December 9, 2010
    Inventor: Ronald J. Wolford