Patents by Inventor Zales David Davidson

Zales David Davidson 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).

  • Spring-loaded rod handling device
    Patent number: 8056947
    Abstract: A rod handling device includes a pivot rod, first clamp assembly pivotingly coupled to the pivot rod, a second clamp assembly pivotingly coupled to the pivot rod, and at least one locking assembly configured to move between a locked position and an unlocked position. While in the locked position the locking assembly prevents rotation between the first clamp assembly and the second clamp assembly. The rod handling device also includes a biasing member coupled to the pivot rod, the biasing member being configured to urge the locking assembly toward the locked position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 2, 2009
    Date of Patent: November 15, 2011
    Assignee: Longyear TM, Inc.
    Inventor: Zales David Davidson
  • SPRING-LOADED ROD HANDLING DEVICE
    Publication number: 20090297326
    Abstract: A rod handling device includes a pivot rod, first clamp assembly pivotingly coupled to the pivot rod, a second clamp assembly pivotingly coupled to the pivot rod, and at least one locking assembly configured to move between a locked position and an unlocked position. While in the locked position the locking assembly prevents rotation between the first clamp assembly and the second clamp assembly. The rod handling device also includes a biasing member coupled to the pivot rod, the biasing member being configured to urge the locking assembly toward the locked position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 2, 2009
    Publication date: December 3, 2009
    Applicant: LONGYEAR TM, INC.
    Inventor: Zales David Davidson