Patents by Inventor William D. Meals

William D. Meals 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).

  • Universal sling fitting
    Patent number: 4789193
    Abstract: An end fitting for a lifting sling shaped so that the identical fitting can be used at both ends of the sling, because it is constructed so that an outside dimension will slip through the opening of the fitting. The opening is longer than the end fitting's width and has one end curved to accommodate a crane hook while the other end is straight so that the sling web can be attached there.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 19, 1987
    Date of Patent: December 6, 1988
    Assignee: Lift-All Company, Inc.
    Inventor: William D. Meals