Class / Patent application number | Description | Number of patent applications / Date published |
280504000 |
Coupling
| 251 |
280423100 |
Semitrailer
| 148 |
280477000 |
Connection facilitating
| 87 |
280415100 |
Convertible
| 49 |
280491100 |
Retractable, foldable, or knockdown
| 49 |
280495000 |
Vehicle mounting or clamp
| 43 |
280446100 |
Condition responsive connections
| 33 |
280414100 |
Boat carrying type
| 32 |
280402000 |
Single end suspension of transported vehicle
| 30 |
280420000 |
Service connections
| 26 |
280442000 |
Wheel steering by articulative movement
| 26 |
280405100 |
Load distribution adjustment
| 23 |
280490100 |
Vertically adjustable
| 22 |
280456100 |
Plural or laterally adjustable connections
| 22 |
280476100 |
Wheeled draft connection
| 21 |
280475000 |
With retractable ground support
| 16 |
280403000 |
With access between vehicles
| 15 |
280492000 |
Plural articulation axes
| 13 |
280480000 |
Tow ropes, chains, etc.
| 11 |
280482000 |
Adjustable length draft devices
| 9 |
280404000 |
Load separately supported on plural units (e.g., pole carrying type)
| 9 |
280408000 |
With draft means at front and rear of same vehicle (e.g., vehicle train)
| 8 |
280483000 |
Resilient
| 8 |
280419000 |
Interconnected steering of plural units
| 7 |
280411100 |
Multiple trailing vehicles
| 7 |
280414500 |
With actuator for moving trailing vehicle wheel vertically | 5 |
20100019469 | Trailer with adjustable elevation - A trailer having adjustable elevation is provided which includes a chassis | 01-28-2010 |
20100320727 | INTERMODAL TANK TRANSPORT SYSTEM, COMPONENTS, AND METHODS - An intermodal tank container and complementary chassis, and features and methods for use thereof, are disclosed. The intermodal tank container and chassis has an appearance and length substantially similar to a non-intermodal OTR tank trailer, while affording the same capacity as an intermodal tank container. The design of the tank container allows for an improved, lighter design for the chassis and for improved usability of the tank container in intermodal environments such as with rail cars. The reduced weight of the chassis allows for a greater payload while remaining within various applicable legal restrictions for gross vehicle weight, axle weight, etc. | 12-23-2010 |
20130214510 | Multi-Configurable Height Adjustable Trailer - A multi-configurable trailer where the load carrying surface can preferably be raised or lowered to enable the easy loading or unloading of the trailer, and/or a variety of different kinds of attachments which can preferably be removably connected to the chassis of the trailer. | 08-22-2013 |
20140306425 | ADJUSTABLE HEIGHT TRAILER - A trailer is disclosed. The trailer may be pulled behind a vehicle such as, but not limited to, a jeep, dune buggy, or ATV. Embodiments of the trailer may include a frame and an adjustable suspension. The adjustable suspension may be used to vary the height of the trailer in order to accommodate different types of terrain and loading. By changing the height, the clearance and/or approach angle of the trailer may be varied. Additional embodiments may include a tongue connected to the frame, which tongue may have an adjustable length and/or height. Where the trailer includes a cover and a tailgate, an optional locking system may be used. In one embodiment, the locking system includes a handle that may release both the tailgate and cover. In some embodiments, the handle may be partially pulled to release the cover while fully pulling the handle may release the tailgate. | 10-16-2014 |
20150035252 | ROAD TRAILER WITH ORIENTABLE SECONDARY WHEELSET - A road trailer ( | 02-05-2015 |
280474000 |
Selectively rigid or flexible | 4 |
20110089668 | TOWABLE IMPACT ATTENUATOR - A crash attenuator includes a crash cushion having a front end and a rear end, and a restraint element disposed adjacent the front end and capable of being coupled to a towing vehicle. The crash attenuator further includes at least one wheel supporting the crash cushion. The restraint element is operable between at least an impact condition and a non-impact condition. | 04-21-2011 |
20120146313 | TOWABLE IMPACT ATTENUATOR - A crash attenuator includes a crash cushion having a front end, a rear end, and a trailer hitch component disposed adjacent the front end. The trailer hitch component is capable of being secured to a mating hitch component located on the towing vehicle, such that hitch components are capable of being rotated relative to each other about a substantially vertical axis. The crash attenuator further includes at least one wheel supporting the crash cushion. The wheel is rotatable about a substantially horizontal axis and is spaced rearwardly from hitch component. One or more tethers are positioned on opposite sides of the hitch component and are moveable relative to one or more guides connected to the crash cushion. | 06-14-2012 |
20140210183 | Stabilizer for a lower link of a three-point hitch of a tractor - Stabilizer for a lower link of a three-point hitch of a tractor, comprising a first stabilizer member and a second stabilizer member connected to the first stabilizer member by a spring mechanism which allows a longitudinal movement between the stabilizer members, wherein the overall length of the stabilizer is adjustable by rotating the stabilizer members against each other. Furthermore, a blocking means is connected to the first stabilizer member, wherein the blocking means can be moved into a closed position in which a longitudinal movement between the stabilizer members is restricted. The first stabilizer member comprises a rotation-symmetric locking collar which engages the blocking means in the closed position such in that a longitudinal movement between the stabilizer members is disabled, wherein a rotation between the stabilizer members is lockable by a safety means, wherein the safety means comprises a spring clip engaging a recess formed in the circumference of the locking collar. | 07-31-2014 |
20160082796 | TOWING ASSEMBLY WITH PIVOT JOINTS - A towing assembly that may convert from an articulated assembly extracting a vehicle in an inaccessible location to a rigid assembly for safely towing a vehicle on a road, the assembly having locking pivot joints. | 03-24-2016 |
280401000 |
Collapsible to superposed relation | 4 |
20090289438 | Fold-up trailer - A novel trailer for use in hauling loads behind a motor vehicle is disclosed, where the trailer is of the fold-up type and includes a slidable bed that can extend and retract, at least one winch with cable attached to the slidably bed for operation between a use position and a stored position, a suspension system with wheels and tires for rolling support of the trailer when being towed, a hitch for connecting the trailer to the motor vehicle, and a hinge for cooperation in allowing the rotatable transitioning of the slidable bed. | 11-26-2009 |
20100176574 | Golf Chariot fot individual transport on a golf course - The proposed invention is intended to provide Golf players with an easy to use, effective and economical solution that allow the player to decide at any time during the game, whether to walk or to ride; this flexibility is the main value of this idea. | 07-15-2010 |
20120187655 | Buddy Tow and Go - An architecture is presented that provides a riding platform device attachable to the back of a personal assistive mobility device, and more particularly to a removable and adjustable platform device for attachment to an electric or gas powered scooter that allows a companion to be transported along with the scooter and its driver, and thereby keep pace with an individual with limited mobility. | 07-26-2012 |
20120313346 | Collapsible Trailer - The trailer is lightweight, but durable, and includes a set of detachable deck segments that can be assembled into a deck. The trailer further includes a suspension assembly that attaches to the deck once the deck is assembled or, alternatively, is permanently attached to one deck segment. Intra-deck segment support is provided by slidable rods that are extendable to bridge between a pair of adjacent segments. Each deck segment has a male edge to be inserted into a female edge to create an exceedingly strong, interlocking hinge-like structure. The deck and trailer can be assembled without the need for any tools. The deck segments, when disassembled, are stackable into a condensed deck stack. A foldable suspension facilitates the stackable storage and transportation of the trailer. The trailer is convertible into a cargo platform that can be attached directly to a conventional trailer hitch receiver on a vehicle. | 12-13-2012 |
280481000 |
Pusher type | 4 |
20090108565 | Push block, scraping device and method for collecting a material - A push block, a scraping device and a method for collecting a material are provided. The scraping device has a frame, a blade attached to the bottom of the frame, a tongue attached to a front end of the frame and a beam attached to a back end of the frame. Tires are connected to the beam. The scraping device has a front lift mechanism at the front end of the frame and/or a rear lift mechanism at the back end of the frame. The front lift mechanism has a front cylinder connected to the tongue and the front end of the frame. The rear lift mechanism has a rear cylinder attached to the back end of the frame. Movement of the front cylinder and the rear cylinder results in raising and/or lowering of the corresponding ends of the frame of the scraping device. The push block is pivotally connected to an arm and pivotally connected to a tire beam. The arm and the tire beam are pivotally connected to the back end of the frame. Connections between the push block, the arm, the tire beam and the back end of the frame form corners of a parallelogram shape. The parallelogram shape enables the push block to maintain a consistent ground clearance if the frame raises or lowers relative to the ground and/or to the tire beam. | 04-30-2009 |
20110233898 | MECHANICAL CONNECTION DEVICE BETWEEN A MOTORIZED VEHICLE AND WORKING EQUIPMENT - The present disclosure relates to a mechanical connection device between a motorized vehicle and working equipment. According to the present disclosure, the device includes a rigid plate mounted by means of axles in the tow rings of the vehicle and bearing adjustable skids that are applied against a transverse surface of the vehicle, such as to abutt the connection device to the vehicle, thereby securing the same. | 09-29-2011 |
20120299270 | PUSHING DEVICE - A pushing device that can be attached to a road paver or feeder vehicle. The pushing device is attachable to a chassis component of the road paver or the feeder vehicle and comprises a pushing unit that is attached in a movable manner to the chassis component by means of at least a spring-absorber unit. The pushing unit can be displaced relative to the chassis component in a first direction and a second direction, whereby the spring-absorber unit has a greater spring rate during a movement of the pushing unit in the first direction than in the second direction. | 11-29-2012 |
20140138934 | PUSH BAR ASSEMBLY FOR A VEHICLE - A push bar assembly for an operating vehicle is provided. The push bar assembly includes a telescopic bar, a tow eye, a hitch assembly, and a spring assembly. The telescopic bar includes a first tube, a second tube and a spring-lock pin. The second tube is configured to move inside the first tube. The spring-lock pin is mounted on the first tube and configured to restrict the telescopic motion of the second tube inside the first tube. The hitch assembly includes a first end, a second end and an eye. The hitch assembly is configured to couple the telescopic bar with the operating vehicle. The tow eye is coupled to a second end of the second tube. Further, the spring assembly is mounted on the first tube and is coupled to the hitch assembly. | 05-22-2014 |
280472000 |
Laterally offset | 1 |
20080303246 | TOW BEHIND MOWER ATTACHMENT SYSTEM - A tow behind mower attachment system is provided comprising a push mower having a mower deck with four wheels including a right front wheel having a right front axle, a left front wheel having a left front axle, a right rear wheel having a right rear axle and a left rear wheel having a left rear axle. The push mower has surface features defined by the mower deck, the four wheels, the right front axle and the left front axle, the right rear axle and the left rear axle. An attachment assembly is provided having a caster mount and a caster wheel connected to the caster mount for pivoting relative to the attachment assembly. A push mower connector is provided engaging one or more of the surface features for connecting the attachment assembly to the push mower. | 12-11-2008 |
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Document | Title | Date |
20080284130 | MULTIPLE-PASSENGER TRANSPORTER - A transporter for transporting a first person and one or more riders over a surface. The transporter includes a first support platform for supporting the first person, the first support platform having left and right sides and defining a fore-aft vertical plane and a lateral plane. At least one ground-contacting element is coupled to the first support platform such that the first support platform is capable of tilting in the fore-aft plane about a tilt axis. The at least one ground-contacting element is driven by a motorized drive arrangement so as to cause locomotion of the transporter. A controller commands the motorized drive arrangement. The controller is configured so that at least one of fore and aft sustained motion of the transporter is based at least on fore-aft tilting of the first support platform. One or more passenger platforms support one or more riders, the passenger platforms coupled to the first support platform such that fore-aft tilting of the first support platform is substantially independent of the one or more passenger platforms. | 11-20-2008 |
20080303245 | NANO-T diverse application lever guardrail ramp trailer - An improved vertically stow able modular multi-purpose trailer with a levered suspended ramp and detachable lever. The trailer includes a forward angle iron frame section with a platform planar deck covering the interior area of the frame and a rear hinge cross member, all supported by a square tubular composite trailer tongue/backbone which extends from in front of and the entire length of the forward angle iron frame section and connects with the rear hinge cross member. The trailer further includes a ramp rear angle iron frame section with a second platform planer deck, a forward integral hinge, and a rear lip. The trailer further includes a tubular lever section above and the length of the forward angle iron frame outlining the forward angle iron frame silhouette and a knee joint vertical post extending down at the rear. The trailer is adapted to be configured in a deployed configuration, wherein the forward section and rear section are longitudinally positioned and hinged at the hinge cross member, forming a larger platform planar deck with the upper tubular lever section hinged at the posts to the hinge cross member integral hinge and suspending the end of the ramp rear angle iron frame. The trailer is further adapted to be configured in a vertically stowed configuration, wherein the forward angle iron frame section and the tubular lever section and the ramp rear angle iron frame are configured about the hinge cross member, in a manner as a folded hand fan. | 12-11-2008 |
20080315554 | Drawbar hitch accessory - In its simplest form the present invention includes a drawbar hitch accessory having a hitch plate having a top surface, a bottom surface, a front edge, a rear edge, a left side edge and a right side edge. The top surface is generally rectangular in shape and is divided into six zones including a front right zone, a front center zone, a right center zone, a rear left zone, a rear center zone and a rear right zone. The rear left zone has a first hook opening extending from the top surface to the bottom surface and is generally centered in the rear left zone. The rear center zone has a second hook opening extending from the top surface to the bottom surface and is generally centered in said rear center zone and the rear right zone has a third hook opening which extends from the top surface to the bottom surface and is generally centered in the rear right zone. The front center zone has a first hitch plate ball mount opening extending from the top surface and is generally centered in the front center zone. | 12-25-2008 |
20090039614 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR INSTALLING A WELDING POWER SUPPLY ONTO A TRAILER - A trailer includes reference marks that depict the position whereby cargo may be placed for proper installation on the trailer. The reference marks may be applied by affixing a label onto the frame of the trailer respective of the trailer axle. One or more reference marks may be applied depicting the multiple positions, one for each of differently sized cargo, which may be welding power supplies. Instructions may also be used in conjunction with the labels for instructing placement of the welding power supply at the appropriate position respective of the trailer axle. | 02-12-2009 |
20090079161 | Renewable energy trailer - A trailer includes a frame defining a body of the trailer. The trailer also includes a power system stored in the body of the trailer. At least a portion of the power system is integral to the body of the trailer. The power system includes at least one power generating device stored in the body and removable from the body. | 03-26-2009 |
20090115161 | AUTOMATIC TOWING VEHICLE - An automatic towing vehicle includes a self-moving vehicle body for moving along a traveling path, an engaging member, a pressing member and an elevating device for moving up and down the pressing member relative to the vehicle body. The vehicle body is movable under a truck body of the truck. The engaging member is mounted on the vehicle body and engageable with the truck body. The pressing member is mounted on the vehicle body and movable up for pressing the truck body upward. When the pressing member is located under the truck body and moved up by the elevating device, the pressing member is brought to contact with the truck body to press upward. The truck is towed while the pressing member presses against the truck body. | 05-07-2009 |
20090267318 | MULTI-LAYER HOLD DOWN ASSEMBLY - A low profile hold down assembly is mounted to the exterior surface of a sidewall of a trailer. The hold down assembly includes a cover member formed from the same material from which the sidewall of the trailer is formed and therefore is aesthetically desirable. | 10-29-2009 |
20100025959 | Trailer and Jack System - A system for installation and removal of a storage shed is disclosed. The system includes a custom trailer, a specialized storage shed, and a complete set of unique lifting components. The system allows a single operator to conveniently and safely deliver/remove a storage shed, without causing damage to the it in the process. | 02-04-2010 |
20100032922 | Trailer storage assembly and a trailer having such an assembly | 02-11-2010 |
20100102532 | ARTICULATED DUMP TRUCK - An article dump truck has a front tractor unit connected to an associated rear trailer unit with a tipping container by an articulated coupling. The articulated coupling is operable to allow the front tractor unit and rear trailer unit to pivot about a vertical pivot axis, rams being provided to turn the front tractor unit and rear trailer unit about the pivot to steer the dump truck. The articulated coupling also allows the front tracter unit and rear trailer unit to rotate relative to each other about a longitudinal axis of the dump truck. In addition, the front tractor unit has a front chassis mounted on a pair of wheels by an independent suspension system. | 04-29-2010 |
20100127476 | Lightweight foamed concrete mixer - An apparatus for on-site manufacturing of lightweight concrete used for insulation in roof decks and roof systems of building structures. The apparatus is supported on a transportable trailer frame and includes a mixer, a concrete pump, and one or more tanks for holding a mixture of water and chemical products, such as foaming agents. The chemical agents/water solution is mixed with pressurized air according to a desired foam density and volume and is pumped through a foam cylinder ejector. The air/solution mixture exiting the ejector is directed into a carburetor which generates a foam product by mechanical impact of the air/solution mixture with beads contained in the carburetor. Concrete and the foam product are combined in the mixer, in accordance with a predetermined mixture ratio, and released into the concrete pump for forced discharge from the apparatus and application to a roof structure. A programmable logic controller controls the discharge rate and the amount of cement and foam product needed per batch according to the desired mixture ratio. | 05-27-2010 |
20100133780 | ROLL-STABILIZING FIFTH WHEEL APPARATUS - A fifth wheel apparatus for detachably coupling a trailing vehicle to a towing vehicle is disclosed. An equalizer bridge is supported on a towing vehicle and is pivotable about a roll axis that extends in a direction of towing motion. The equalizer bridge includes first and second arms that extend laterally from respective first and second sides of the roll axis. A fifth wheel head is coupled to the equalizer bridge for movement therewith about the roll axis. The fifth wheel head is pivotable relative to the equalizer bridge about a pitch axis transverse to the roll axis. First and second damping elements are operably interposed between the towing vehicle and the first and second arms, respectively. When the trailing vehicle is attached to the fifth wheel head, the first and second damping elements resist rolling movement of the trailing vehicle about the roll axis during travel over uneven roads. | 06-03-2010 |
20100230929 | Pivot-Steered Vehicle - A pivot-steered vehicle, in particular a pivot-steered construction vehicle or machine, is provided. The vehicle includes a front frame and a rear frame which are connected to each other via a pivot steering gear and a steering drive. The pivot steering gear has a first and a second vertical pivot axis which are arranged opposing each other with respect to a longitudinal axis of the vehicle in a neutral position, the pivot steering gear being embodied in a first steering range for relative swiveling of the front frame and the rear frame about the first pivot axis and in a second steering range for relative swiveling of the front frame and the rear frame about the second pivot axis, the first and the second steering ranges being separated from each other via the neutral position. | 09-16-2010 |
20100320725 | Motorcycle Golf Bag Trailer - A trailer to transport golf equipment and other cargo in an enclosure towed behind a motorcycle or other properly-equipped vehicle includes a trailer frame and a cargo container mounted thereon and carried thereby. The trailer frame includes a tongue member extending therefrom and having a free end adapted to be releasably coupled to a trailer hitch and at least two wheels mounted to opposing sides of the trailer frame. The cargo container generally includes a container wall defining an enclosed cargo space and an access panel into the cargo space, and is about three times taller than it is wide so that it travels in a substantially vertical orientation. The interior of the cargo container is equipped to securely hold a golf bag containing golf clubs, and may also be adapted (e.g., with hooks, rods, and secondary storage compartments) to hold and other cargo. | 12-23-2010 |
20110018230 | CENTER-PIVOT STEERING ARTICULATED VEHICLE - The center-pivot vehicle has forward and rearward sections with traversing means for traversing terrain. A rotary actuator connects the forward and rearward sections. Rotation of the rotary actuator articulates the forward and rearward sections relative to each other for steering the vehicle. The present invention also includes a method for controlling articulation of a center-pivot vehicle which includes connecting first and second sections of the center-pivot vehicle together with a rotary actuator, powering the rotary actuator with an engine and providing a steering input by an operator for operating the rotary actuator for rotating the rotary actuator and articulating the first and second sections of the vehicle relative to each other for turning the vehicle. | 01-27-2011 |
20110049836 | Adjustable Trailer Coupling System - Towing adjustment and coupling techniques may include a retentive lateral trailer adjustment device of a trailer ( | 03-03-2011 |
20110198824 | Utility trailer - The present invention relates to the field of utility trailers, in particular, utility trailers with rear pivotable gates. The utility trailer includes a trailer bed supported on wheels for rolling motion on the ground. The trailer bed has a floor on which cargo may be placed and a support frame for carrying the floor. The support frame includes a front end; a rear end; and a pair of spaced apart, upper and lower, bent U-shaped members extending between the front and rear ends of the support frame. Each U-shaped member is fabricated from a hollow section having one of a square cross-section and a rectangular cross-section. The support frame further includes a plurality of spaced apart, substantially upright struts extending between, and connecting the upper and lower bent U-shaped members to each other and a plurality of spaced apart cross-members connecting portions of the lower bent U-shaped member to each other. The utility trailer is also provided with a gate pivotally mounted to rear end of the support frame. The gate is movable between a substantially upright position relative to the floor of the trailer bed and a lowered, in-use position. | 08-18-2011 |
20130038037 | MODULAR ROUGH TERRAIN VEHICLE - A trailer including a plurality of rearwardly-extending frame arms located on opposite sides of said main frame, each of which includes a tandem with a plurality of wheels mounted thereto; a U-shaped cross member for maintaining said main frame level from side to side; at least one length-adjustable member operatively connected to said main frame and at least one of said plurality of frame arms; selective movement of said length-adjustable member causing said distal end of at least one of said plurality of frame arms to move up or down; and an automatic leveling system for moving each said length-adjustable members and each said corresponding frame arm such that said main frame is maintained in a relatively level orientation when said trailer encounters uneven terrain. | 02-14-2013 |
20130147154 | Method For Limiting Torque Transmitted by Elongate Driving and Driven Members - An apparatus and method for limiting torque transferred from an engine or motor to a drive shaft or other components. In some embodiments, the torque-limiting device has a spindle disposed within both coupling flanges to increase the resistance to radial forces and to maintain coaxial alignment of the flanges and attached drive shafts. In some embodiments, the axial spacing of bearings that enable rotation of the coupling flanges is based upon the diameter of the spindle. In another embodiment, torque-limiting devices that maintain coaxial alignment may be used to modify vehicle drive shafts to enable long distance towing for long durations at high speeds. | 06-13-2013 |
20130181425 | FARM IMPLEMENT STEERING SYSTEM WITH INDEPENDENT SUSPENSION - A towable farm implement includes a plurality of wheel assemblies coupled to a frame by a plurality of suspension systems. Each suspension system includes an upper support structure and a lower support structure. Each of the upper and lower support structures have a first end configured to be pivotably coupled to the frame about a first pivot axis parallel to a longitudinal axis of the frame, and a second end pivotably coupled to a portion of the wheel assembly about a second pivot axis parallel to the first pivot axis. Each suspension system further includes a damping device having a first end configured to be pivotably coupled to the frame, and a second end pivotably coupled to the wheel assembly. The damping device is configured to move the wheel assembly generally vertically while maintaining the longitudinal position and, optionally, a steering angle of the wheel. | 07-18-2013 |
20130187360 | AXLE FOR A STEERING ARRANGEMENT - An axle for providing a steering arrangement in a machine. The axle including a differential housing from which a first arm and a second arm are extending. A first support portion is disposed in the first arm. The first support portion is configured to receive a first steering actuator. Similarly, a second support portion is disposed in the second arm. The second support portion is configured to receive a second steering actuator. | 07-25-2013 |
20130234413 | DUAL LANE MULTI-AXLE TRANSPORT VEHICLE - A dual lane, multi-axle transport vehicle for moving heavy loads includes a forward module mounted on a plurality of axles and a rearward module mounted on a plurality of axles. The forward module is mechanically connected to the rearward module for providing a dual lane transport body. The forward module and the rearward module of the transport body each have a single central spine wherein the axles of both the forward module and the rearward module are each attached to the corresponding single central spine. The axles of both the forward module and the rearward module have an axle spacing of at least six feet. A hydraulic suspension is provided for dynamically stabilizing the axles for reducing axle yaw. An axle steering system having a plurality of steering rods controls the position of the axles of both the forward module and the rearward module. | 09-12-2013 |
20130241176 | TRAVEL TRAILER WITH RECONFIGURABLE BED PLATFORM - A travel trailer is provided. The travel trailer may include a camping pod that contains tent fabric. The travel trailer may also have a telescoping member that is configured for raising and lowering the camping pod. | 09-19-2013 |
20130257015 | ARRANGEMENT FOR AXLE AND WHEELS WITH ROLLING CYLINDERS FOR TRANSPORTATION - Arrangement for axle and wheels with rolling cylinders for transportation of a load, formed by two separate wheels ( | 10-03-2013 |
20130270794 | TROLLEY FOR TRANSPORTING INDIVIDUALS OF LIMITED CAPACITY IN SEDENTARY POSITION ON CHAIR - A trolley for transporting individuals of limited capacity in a sedentary position on a chair is disclosed. The aforesaid trolley comprises (a) a carrying structure and (b) at least three wheels rotatably secured to the structure within a perimeter thereof. The carrying structure is configured for releasably fixating legs of the chair such that the chair is reversibly mountable on the carrying structure. | 10-17-2013 |
20130277942 | ARTICULATION AND OSCILLATION JOINT FOR VEHICLE - A vehicle comprising a front vehicle portion, a rear vehicle portion, and a pivot assembly connecting the front vehicle portion to the rear vehicle portion. The pivot assembly includes a horizontal axis pivot member and a vertical axis pivot member to allow the front vehicle portion to pivot about the rear vehicle portion about a horizontal axis and a vertical axis, respectively. | 10-24-2013 |
20140070517 | MOBILE BUILDING TRANSPORTATION DEVICE - A mobile building transportation device can comprise a frame, a front axle, and a rear axle. The frame can support a mobile building for transport on a public highway and can include left and right longitudinal support members and front and rear transverse support members that bear at least a portion of the weight of the mobile building. The front and rear axles can each be coupled to the frame by suspension components. The front and rear transverse support members can be configured to support the mobile building above the front and/or rear axles to facilitate minimizing a vertical distance between the mobile building and the front and/or rear axles. This can minimize a height of a center of gravity of the mobile building and facilitate unobstructed movement of the front and rear axles through a range of motion of the front and/or rear suspension components. At least one of the longitudinal and transverse support members can be constructed, at least in part, of tubing. | 03-13-2014 |
20140131975 | Trailer and Method for Transporting Peracetic Acid - A trailer for transporting a liquid mixture having at least about 5% peracetic acid by weight includes a stainless steel tank having an external spill containment enclosure and a predetermined maximum allowable working pressure. One or more pressure relief valves are included in a wall of the tank within the external spill containment enclosure and configured to provide pressure relief to the tank at a pressure of between about 20%-50% of the maximum working pressure of the tank, thereby preventing over-pressurization of a reactive and decomposing fluid during a fire event. Wheels and a kingpin are affixed to the tank to enable transportation over public roadways. | 05-15-2014 |
20140167389 | GRAIN WAGON HAVING WHEEL WELL COVERS ATTACHED WITH FASTENERS - A grain cart has a wheel supported frame with a tow hitch, and the frame supports a hopper or container having front and rear walls connected by opposite side walls to define a chamber, and the walls incline downwardly and inwardly to a grain removal zone. Wheel well covers project into the chamber through openings in the inclined walls and have outwardly projecting elongated flanges adjacent the inclined walls. The flanges and the inclined walls have spaced aligned holes which receive fasteners or bolts for attaching the wheel well covers to the walls after components of the grain cart have been shipped to a destination. Each wheel well cover preferably has a generally vertical flat inner wall connected to a curved cover wall, and the flanges project from the inner and cover walls. The wheel well covers are formed to fit over the wheels for shipping efficiency. | 06-19-2014 |
20140175772 | PLATFORM SYSTEM FOR AN ARTICULATED MACHINE - A platform system for an articulated machine is disclosed. The platform system can include a first platform which can be pivotally supported by a front frame of an articulated machine. The front frame of the articulated machine can be pivotally coupled to a rear frame of the articulated machine at an articulation joint. A second platform can be pivotally supported by the rear frame of the articulated machine. The second platform can include a first edge which can be positioned adjacent to a first edge of the first platform. Each of the first edge of the first platform and the first edge of the second frame platform can have a radial profile which can be aligned with a path of pivotal movement between the first platform and the second frame platform. | 06-26-2014 |
20140239613 | Safety and Construction Trailer - A safety trailer has semi-tractor hitches at both ends and a safety wall that is fixed to one side of the trailer. That side, however, can be changed to the right or left side of the road, depending on the end to which the truck attaches. A caboose can be attached at the end of the trailer opposite the tractor to provide additional lighting and Impact protection. Optionally, the trailer can be equipped with overhead protection, lighting, ventilation, onboard hydraulics, compressors, generators and other equipment, as well as related fuel, water, storage and restroom facilities and other amenities. | 08-28-2014 |
20140265239 | HITCH POSITION ENCODER WITH REFERENCE INDICATOR FOR AGRICULTURAL WORK VEHICLE - An output control system of an agricultural work vehicle includes a controller, a reference indicator communicatively coupled to the controller, and a dial communicatively coupled to the controller. The controller is configured to control power output through an output value range between a minimum output value and a maximum output value based at least in part on a manual input signal, to determine a current setting of the power output, and to adjust the power output from the current setting upon receipt of the manual input signal. The reference indicator is configured to indicate the current setting. Adjustment of an orientation of the dial from an initial position generates the manual input signal | 09-18-2014 |
20140312593 | Folding vehicular utility trailer - Disclosed are systems and methods for a folding vehicle trailer. The trailer design is able to be made of various lengths and widths from as well as multiple axle configurations. This trifold design is compact and allows for vertical stacking of sectionalized components to minimize space, while maintaining great flexibility and simplicity for the end user. | 10-23-2014 |
20140339788 | SUSPENSION SYSTEM FOR AUTONOMOUS TRANSPORTS - An autonomous transport robot for transporting a payload, the autonomous transport robot including a drive section assembly having at least one motor and a pair of drive wheels coupled to the motor, a frame configured to support a payload, a transfer arm connected to the frame and configured for the autonomous transfer of payload to and from the frame, and a suspension system movably connecting the drive section assembly and the frame allowing relative movement between the frame and the drive section assembly. | 11-20-2014 |
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20150042066 | System and Method for Slideably Positioning Swing Arm Sets of a Trailer - This disclosure relates to a system and method for slideably positioning swing arm sets of a trailer. Specifically, the swing arms can comprise a center support having a beam, a plurality of frames, one or more swing arm sets, and a frame system. The frames can be mounted in pairs at the top surface and the bottom surface of the center support, and can comprise a pair of hinge interfaces. The swing arm sets can be slidably positionable along the beam, and can each comprise a left swing arm and a right swing arm. The frame system can connect the right swing arm to the left swing arm. | 02-12-2015 |
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20160129742 | Transfer Dump Truck Safety Light - A dump truck safety light device for a transfer dump truck system. The dump truck safety light device is coupled to a trailer reach or tongue. The dump truck safety light device is configured to be in a raised configuration or in a lowered configuration. The dump truck safety light device announces the presence of a trailer reach to another vehicle that is following slightly behind a dump truck in the next lane to the left. Without the dump truck safety light device, the trailer reach would be hidden to the driver of the other vehicle in a blind spot created by the passenger door of the other vehicle. | 05-12-2016 |