Patents by Inventor Terry W. Kleppe

Terry W. Kleppe 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).

  • Ring segment connection
    Patent number: 5522515
    Abstract: A ring for supporting a lift crane includes at least two ring segments each having two ends, the ends of the ring segments comprising at least one horizontal plate and at least one vertical plate. The horizontal plates and the vertical plates of adjacent ends of the ring segments are disconnectably secured to one another to form the ring support. In a preferred embodiment, the horizontal plates are connected by a vertical pin and the vertical plates are connected by a horizontal pin.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 17, 1995
    Date of Patent: June 4, 1996
    Assignee: The Manitowoc Company, Inc.
    Inventors: David J. Pech, Wayne W. Beebe, Terry W. Kleppe
  • Crane upper works to lower works alignment system
    Patent number: 5427256
    Abstract: A system and method for aligning the upper works assembly to the lower works assembly of a crane to facilitate redecking of the assemblies. The system and method involves suspending, preferably by pendants, the lower works from the upper works in such a manner that the influence of gravity will automatically level and align the lower works with the upper works. Alignment and redecking are accomplished without transferring the weight of the upper works assembly to lower works assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 20, 1991
    Date of Patent: June 27, 1995
    Assignee: The Manitowoc Company, Inc.
    Inventor: Terry W. Kleppe
  • Rotatable bed and roller assembly
    Patent number: 3989325
    Abstract: A rotatable bed for a load handling device including yoke-shaped side frames each having an integral jaw member depending therefrom to which is detachably connected an arcuate beam carrying a plurality of hook rollers adapted to roll on the underside of a roller path on the device. Each end of the arcuate beam is slidably carried on link spanning one of the jaws and is adjustable thereon.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 24, 1975
    Date of Patent: November 2, 1976
    Assignee: The Manitowoc Company, Inc.
    Inventors: James G. Morrow, Sr., David J. Pech, Terry W. Kleppe