US Patent Issued to Raptor Tech on Sept. 29 for "Crane stabilizer pad system and methods" (Illinois Inventors)

ALEXANDRIA, Va., Sept. 30 -- United States Patent no. 12,747,140, issued on Sept. 29, was assigned to Raptor Tech Inc. (Downers Grove, Ill.).

"Crane stabilizer pad system and methods" was invented by Paul S. Perkins II (Downers Grove, Ill.) and Timothy Smith (Downers Grove, Ill.).

According to the abstract* released by the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office: "A stabilizer pad or crane mat comprising lifting components configured to cooperate with, guide into position, and securely hold a strap or rod used to lift or hoist the pad, and stacking components configured to cooperate with, guide into position, and securely hold an accompanying stabilizer pad when stacked together."

The patent was filed on Feb. 28, 2024, under Application No. 18/59...