Patents by Inventor William E. Patrick

William E. Patrick 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).

  • Patent number: 5383758
    Abstract: Apparatus for positioning a load in any orientation. The apparatus includes a base with an attached lift arm that has a plurality of members slidably interconnected. At least one of the plurality of members is pivotally attached to the base, and a rotatable connector is attached to at least one other of the plurality of members opposite the base. A carriage is provided at the distal end of the lift arm. The carriage includes a carrier pivotally attached to the rotatable connector and a track slidably connected to the carrier. Straps and clamps secure a load such as a pipe to the carrier. The apparatus also includes a hydraulic power system to position the lift arm and the carriage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 21, 1992
    Date of Patent: January 24, 1995
    Assignee: Lift Mates, Inc.
    Inventor: William E. Patrick