Solon, OH, United States of America

Woodrow W Portz

This inventor holds 1 USPTO granted patent. Top assignee: Rpc, Inc.. Active years: 1979.

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Inventor Profile: Woodrow W Portz. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/inventor/woodrow-w-portz

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


% Patents Active = 100.0

Average Co-Inventor Count = 2.0

ph-index = 1

Forward Citations = 12(Granted Patents)


Company Filing History:


Years Active: 1979

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1 patent (USPTO):Explore Patents

Title: Woodrow W. Portz: Innovator in Cargo Container Handling

Introduction

Woodrow W. Portz is a notable inventor based in Solon, OH (US). He has made significant contributions to the field of cargo container handling. His innovative designs have improved the efficiency and safety of transporting goods.

Latest Patents

Portz holds a patent for a "Grappler spreader for closely stacking cargo containers." This invention features a cargo container handling implement equipped with four grappling arms for lifting piggy-back trailers. Additionally, it includes four latch units that interlock with the top latch receptacles of cargo containers. A unique mechanism allows the latch units to be adjustable laterally, enabling the implement to support containers with outwardly offset sides beyond the lateral extremities of the grappling arms.

Career Highlights

Woodrow W. Portz is currently employed at RPC, Inc., where he continues to develop innovative solutions for cargo handling. His work has been instrumental in advancing the technology used in the logistics and transportation industry.

Collaborations

Portz collaborates with Jack E. Fathauer, contributing to the development of new technologies and improvements in cargo handling systems.

Conclusion

Woodrow W. Portz is a dedicated inventor whose work in cargo container handling has made a lasting impact on the industry. His innovative designs and collaborative efforts continue to shape the future of logistics.

Profile summary based on public USPTO records.
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