Patents by Inventor William Laurence Pearce

William Laurence Pearce 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).

  • Carton handling method and apparatus
    Patent number: 7665949
    Abstract: An accessory for a forklift allows handling of cartoned goods a whole layer at a time and part of a layer. The head has a series of closely parked suction devices which are served by a common vacuum chamber. The head is carried by the forks and vacuum is supplied by a separate unit mounted on the forklift. In a modification, the head is carried on a sub assembly which allows the head to move to one side of the forklift.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 15, 2004
    Date of Patent: February 23, 2010
    Assignee: Layertech Holdings Pty Ltd
    Inventor: William Laurence Pearce