Joseph P Beck

US Patent:

20080095578, Apr 24, 2008

Filed:

Oct 23, 2007

Appl. No.:

11/877174

Inventors:

Bruce W. Farber - Oak View CA, US
Michael M. Wiggins - Thousand Oaks CA, US
Aaron Alls - Ventura CA, US
Joseph Beck - Oxnard CA, US
Leming Yue - Camarillo CA, US

Assignee:

WIGGINS LIFT CO., INC. - Oxnard CA

International Classification:

B63C 3/06

US Classification:

405 3

Abstract:

A boat lifting and stacking vehicle having a low profile frame, a carriage connected to a frame via a transverse I-beam track, a mast having a pair of forks protruding therefrom, and a hydraulic suspension system. The vehicle further includes an operating console that moves transversely and vertically with the carriage for enhanced operator visibility. Additionally, the vehicle does not require extra counterweights as the length of the frame and location of the engine equipment and fuel tanks provide adequate rotational balance for even the heaviest boat loads during the boat storage process. Moreover, the front wheel bases include a pair of deployable hydraulic cylinders that work in combination with the wheels as a weight distribution means. For proper loading and unloading alignment, a variety of steering options are available via the computer operated controls.

US Patent:

20090200117, Aug 13, 2009

Filed:

Feb 12, 2008

Appl. No.:

12/029997

Inventors:

Bruce W. Farber - Oxnard CA, US
Aaron Alls - Ventura CA, US
Joseph Beck - Oxnard CA, US

International Classification:

B66B 9/02

US Classification:

187269

Abstract:

An improved slider scissor lift results in forward or backward movement of a raised work platform. The forward or backward movement is achieved by positioning upper pins and sliders oppositely from lower pins and sliders. This oppositely pinned configuration results in an operation whereby the base of the scissor lift is moved toward the rear of the base platform and the work platform is drawn toward the rear of the scissor lift.

US Patent:

20090200836, Aug 13, 2009

Filed:

Feb 12, 2008

Appl. No.:

12/029872

Inventors:

Aaron Alls - Ventura CA, US
Joseph Beck - Oxnard CA, US
Bruce W. Farber - Oxnard CA, US

International Classification:

B62D 21/03

US Classification:

296204

Abstract:

A gusseted torsion system minimizes torsional deflection in an open frame vehicle having a generally U-shaped frame with two generally parallel beams. The gusseted torsion system includes cross members extending between the parallel beams and gussets adjacent each end of the cross members. The gussets are affixed to the parallel beams to counter torsional forces created by loads exerted on the parallel beams.