ROBERT MATTHEW FARNAM
Pilots at Barleta Ct, Livermore, CA
License number
California A0570196
Issued Date
Aug 2015
Expiration Date
Aug 2017
Category
Airmen
Type
Authorized Aircraft Instructor
Address
Address
703 Barleta Ct, Livermore, CA 94550
Professional information
Bedcover Suspension/Access System
US Patent:
6186576, Feb 13, 2001
Filed:
Nov 19, 1997
Appl. No.:
8/974489
Inventors:
Bruce L. Kepley - San Jose CA
Robert M. Farnam - Livermore CA
Robert M. Farnam - Livermore CA
International Classification:
B50P 702
US Classification:
2961001
Abstract:
A rigid bedcover and suspension/access system that provides substantially uniform and stable suspension throughout the angle of travel of the bedcover from the fully closed position to the fully open position. An offset hinge pivotally supports the bedcover and a counterbalanced suspension system suspends the pivoting bedcover with a substantially constant force throughout its path of travel from a fully closed position at 0 degrees to a fully open position at approximately 90 degrees. The counterbalanced suspension system of this invention does not require the hydraulic piston required by the prior art and provides a counterbalancing force and stable opening at every angle.