Daniel T Higgins

US Patent:

7748496, Jul 6, 2010

Filed:

Feb 10, 2005

Appl. No.:

11/055346

Inventors:

Daniel Higgins - Raleigh NC, US
Ryan McKinney - Mooresville NC, US

Assignee:

Altec Industries, Inc. - Birmingham AL

International Classification:

B66F 11/04

US Classification:

182 24, 182 21, 182 22, 182 23, 182 211

Abstract:

An aerial work platform assembly is provided, comprising a platform shaft retaining assembly; a mounting bracket connected to the platform shaft retaining assembly; and a platform connected to the mounting bracket; wherein the platform shaft retaining assembly, mounting bracket, and platform are constructed from the same or differing composite materials comprising a fabric-reinforced resin. Optionally, the fabric-reinforced resin includes a preform fabric having a conformable three-dimensional weave, and the resin is a dielectric resin selected from either epoxy, epoxy vinyl ester, vinyl ester, polyester, or phenolic.

US Patent:

8550211, Oct 8, 2013

Filed:

Sep 23, 2008

Appl. No.:

12/284572

Inventors:

Daniel J. Higgins - Raleigh NC, US
Jason Oakley - Kansas City MO, US
Ryan McKinney - Parkville MO, US

Assignee:

Altec Industries, Inc. - Creedmoor NC

International Classification:

B66F 11/04

US Classification:

182 24, 182 21, 182141, 182142, 182150

Abstract:

An aerial work assembly including components having composite materials including a fabric-reinforced resin for providing electrically non-conductive assembly, by insulating and/or isolating conductive components.

US Patent:

8550212, Oct 8, 2013

Filed:

Apr 16, 2010

Appl. No.:

12/761836

Inventors:

Daniel Higgins - Raleigh NC, US
Ryan McKinney - Mooresville NC, US
Jason Oakley - Fort Mill SC, US

Assignee:

Altec Industries - Creedmoor NC

International Classification:

B66F 11/04

US Classification:

182 24, 182 21, 182 22, 182 23, 182141

Abstract:

An aerial work platform assembly is provided, comprising a platform shaft retaining assembly; a mounting bracket connected to the platform shaft retaining assembly; and a platform connected to the mounting bracket; wherein the platform shaft retaining assembly, mounting bracket, and platform are constructed from the same or differing composite materials comprising a fabric-reinforced resin. Optionally, the fabric-reinforced resin includes a preform fabric having a conformable three-dimensional weave, and the resin is a dielectric resin selected from either epoxy, epoxy vinyl ester, vinyl ester, polyester, or phenolic.

US Patent:

20130306404, Nov 21, 2013

Filed:

Jul 24, 2013

Appl. No.:

13/949325

Inventors:

Daniel J. Higgins - Raleigh NC, US
Jason Oakley - Kansas City MO, US

International Classification:

B66F 11/04

US Classification:

182 22, 182 24

Abstract:

An aerial work assembly including components having composite materials including a fabric-reinforced resin for providing electrically non-conductive assembly, by insulating and/or isolating conductive components.

US Patent:

20220290697, Sep 15, 2022

Filed:

Mar 15, 2021

Appl. No.:

17/201390

Inventors:

- Releigh NC, US
Daniel James Higgins - Raleigh NC, US

International Classification:

F15B 13/04
F16K 11/07

Abstract:

An interlocked single function activation valve for hydraulic systems is disclosed. The hydraulic valve prevents unsafe tie-down or safety override situations by requiring the safety mechanism to be reset each time the hydraulic system is used. The hydraulic valve includes an interlock spool that moves to an extension position when the hydraulic system is de-pressurized and then re-pressurized while the control lever is engaged (i.e., tied down). When the interlock spool is in the extension position, it prevents the system from reaching a working pressure, thereby forcing a reset of the control lever before the system can reach working pressure.

US Patent:

20200139568, May 7, 2020

Filed:

Nov 4, 2019

Appl. No.:

16/673378

Inventors:

- Raleigh NC, US
Daniel James Higgins - Raleigh NC, US

International Classification:

B26D 1/08
B26B 29/02

Abstract:

A chopping tool includes a blade comprising a blade edge at a distal end, and a spine at a proximal end, the spine comprising two lateral edges with a receptor positioned near each lateral edge. The chopping tool also includes two handles engaging the blade, each handle including a scabbard section for grabbing with fingers, a horizontal section extending from the scabbard section towards and engaging the receptor on the spine, and a vertical section protruding from the scabbard section towards the distal end of the blade. Each handle is configured to pivot about a point of contact between a bottom end of the vertical section and a cutting surface to move the blade edge downward towards the cutting surface and upward away from the cutting surface in an alternating fashion for chopping an article placed on the cutting surface.

US Patent:

20160280525, Sep 29, 2016

Filed:

Mar 27, 2015

Appl. No.:

14/670774

Inventors:

- Birmingham AL, US
Daniel J. Higgins - Raleigh NC, US

International Classification:

B66F 11/04
F16M 13/02

Abstract:

Embodiments of the invention are directed to a utility platform assembly a having a utility platform, an insulative liner, and a liner retention system. The insulative liner presents a complementary shape to, and is disposed in, the utility platform. The insulative liner is secured in place and protected from damage by the liner retention system. The liner retention system is disposed atop and through the liner near the top edge or edges of the insulative liner. The edge or edges of the insulative liner are therefore disposed between the liner retention system and the lip of the sidewall of the utility platform. The liner retention system generally comprises at least one retaining bar with an associated plurality of fastener receptors and fasteners.

US Patent:

20160060081, Mar 3, 2016

Filed:

Aug 28, 2014

Appl. No.:

14/471912

Inventors:

- Birmingham AL, US
Daniel J. Higgins - Raleigh NC, US

International Classification:

B66C 23/68

Abstract:

A jib assembly has a sheath, a jib arm disposed within the sheath, and at least two gripping components disposed on the inner surface of the sheath. The sheath is operable to engage the jib arm to secure the jib arm and prevent the jib arm from extending and retracting relative to the sheath by aligning the sheath to be substantially parallel with the jib arm. The sheath is operable to disengage the jib arm to allow at least a portion of the jib arm to extend and retract relative to the sheath by rotating the sheath away from substantially parallel with the jib arm.