Patents by Inventor Steven Mertz

Steven Mertz 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).

  • Publication number: 20050254927
    Abstract: Disclosed is a method and transporter for lifting, moving and installing heavy and bulky loads such as machinery, equipment and appliances. The transporter comprises a frame for straddling the load; Once a first end of the load is attached to the transporter; a suspension member or similar device is affixed to the load and tightened relative to a handle of the frame to suspend the opposite end from the frame using the suspension member. The handle of the frame may then be used to lift the load, balance it on the wheels and permit a single user to safely and comfortably transport the load. Also disclosed is transporter having jacks for lifting a load onto a chassis having three or more wheels, at least one of which is steerable.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 13, 2005
    Publication date: November 17, 2005
    Inventors: James Swetman, Henry Stanton, Steven Mertz
  • Publication number: 20050254924
    Abstract: Disclosed is a method and transporter for lifting, moving and installing heavy and bulky loads such as machinery, equipment and appliances. The transporter comprises a frame for straddling the load; Once a first end of the load is attached to the transporter; a suspension member or similar device is affixed to the load and tightened relative to a handle of the frame to suspend the opposite end from the frame using the suspension member. The handle of the frame may then be used to lift the load, balance it on the wheels and permit a single user to safely and comfortably transport the load. Also disclosed is transporter having jacks for lifting a load onto a chassis having three or more wheels, at least one of which is steerable.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 13, 2005
    Publication date: November 17, 2005
    Inventors: James Swetman, Henry Stanton, Steven Mertz