Greenville, NC, United States of America

Darrell Long

This inventor holds 1 USPTO granted patent and 1 EPO patent. Top assignee: Hyster - Yale Group, Inc.. Active years: 2023.

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Inventor Profile: Darrell Long. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/inventor/darrell-long-95r6xscx

Data source: USPTO (United States Patent and Trademark Office) public patent records. Weekly synchronization. How IDiyas builds this profile


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Average Co-Inventor Count = 1.0

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Years Active: 2023

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1 patent (USPTO):Explore Patents

Title: The Innovative Mind of Darrell Long

Introduction

Darrell Long is a notable inventor based in Greenville, NC (US). He has made significant contributions to the field of material handling through his innovative designs and solutions. His work primarily focuses on enhancing the efficiency and safety of pallet trucks.

Latest Patents

One of Darrell Long's key inventions is the patent for a Lift Truck Pallet Sensor. This system for a pallet truck load wheel mechanism comprises a logic device and first and second sensor arrangements. The first and second sensor arrangements include first and second sensing fields that define first and second edges of an operability window, respectively. The logic device has an operable state indicating that the load wheel mechanism can raise a pallet lifting device and an inoperable state indicating that the load wheel mechanism should not raise the pallet lifting device. The logic device is initialized in the operable state and is configured to change to the inoperable state in response to each time the first sensor arrangement detects an edge of a board intersecting the first edge of the operability window and to change to the operable state in response to each time the second sensor arrangement detects an edge of a board intersecting the second edge of the operability window. This invention showcases his ability to integrate technology with practical applications in the industry.

Career Highlights

Darrell Long is currently associated with Hyster-Yale Group, Inc., where he continues to develop innovative solutions for material handling equipment. His work at this company has allowed him to apply his inventive skills in a real-world setting, contributing to advancements in the industry.

Collaborations

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Conclusion

Darrell Long's contributions to the field of material handling through his innovative inventions, such as the Lift Truck Pallet Sensor, highlight his expertise and commitment to improving industry standards. His work continues to influence the efficiency and safety of pallet truck operations.

Profile summary based on public USPTO records.
Data Sources: USPTO Patent Grant XML, Patent Center, EPO & CIPO • Normalized by IDiyas Innovation Graph. Methodology & provenance architecturePlease report any incorrect information to [email protected]
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