| Class / Patent application number | Description | Number of patent applications / Date published |
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| 414462000 | VEHICLE ATTACHED AUXILIARY CARRIERS | 83 |
| 20080206030 | Lift apparatus mountable on a vehicle - An apparatus mountable on a vehicle and having a mounting section and a lift section. The lift section is moveably coupled to the mounting section. A drive chain having a plurality of articulating links and defining opposite first and second ends is operably coupled with a drive gear. At least one of the drive gear and the first and second ends of the drive chain is coupled to the mounting section and at least another one of these items is coupled to the lift section. The rotation of the drive gear movingly drives the chain and thereby moves the lift section relative to the mounting section. In some embodiments, the ends of the drive chain are coupled to one of the mounting section and the lift section and the drive gear is mounted on the other one of the mounting section and the lift section. | 08-28-2008 |
| 20080206031 | Tilt rack - A rack for vehicular applications is described that has a frame that is connected to a beam by a continuous hinge. In a first position the rack is approximately aligned with the ground surface and in a second position one side of the frame is in proximity to the ground. The rack includes a removable winch that that has an operational position and a stowed position under the rack. The winch is movable between the operational position and the stowed position. The height of the winch mechanism can vary relative to the plane defined by the frame. | 08-28-2008 |
| 20080240897 | TILTABLE HAULING DEVICE - The present invention relates to a light-weight tiltable hauling device for transporting smaller, auxiliary vehicles, where such device mounts to the hitch of an automobile, truck, van, SUV, RV, or other similar motor vehicles, the device can be mounted and removed by a single individual, the auxiliary vehicle can be easily loaded and unloaded by a single individual, and the device can transport auxiliary vehicles weighing up to 700 pounds. | 10-02-2008 |
| 20080260507 | MODULAR AND COLLAPSIBLE STORAGE AND/OR TRANSPORT CONTAINER APPARATUS AND METHOD AND UTILITY TRAILER SYSTEM INCORPORATING THE SAME - A modular and collapsible container, including a trailer system and method utilizing the same. In one aspect, the invention is a container kit having an assembled state and disassembled state comprising: a floor section comprising a floor panel and a first perimeter frame connected to the floor panel so as to form a ridge extending above a surface of the floor panel; a roof section comprising a roof panel and a second perimeter frame connected to the roof panel so as to form a ridge extending below a surface of the floor panel; a plurality of posts comprising a first end and a second end; a plurality of panels; at least one door having hinges; a plurality of wheels; wherein when the container kit is in the disassembled state, the roof section stacks atop the floor section forming a cavity between the floor panel and the roof panel, and the plurality of posts, the plurality of panels, the at least one door, and the plurality of wheels are positioned within the cavity; and wherein when the container kit is in the assembled state, the floor section, the roof section, the plurality of posts, the plurality of panels, the at least one door, and the plurality of wheels form a stand-alone container defining a substantially enclosed volume. In another aspect, the invention is a system for storing and/or transporting articles comprising the aforementioned container kit and a utility trailer. In yet another aspect, the invention can be a method of shipping the aforementioned container kit in the disassembled state. | 10-23-2008 |
| 20080292435 | ATV LOADING DEVICE - An ATV loading device for loading and transporting objects using an ATV, comprising a primary frame component, a secondary frame component attached to the primary frame component, a bumper positioning component attached to the secondary frame component for bracing the ATV loading device against a bumper of an ATV, a bumper saddle attached to the primary frame component for bracing the ATV loading device against a bumper of an ATV, a detachable basket support arm pivotally attached to the secondary frame component, and a detachable basket removably attached to the detachable basket support arm for loading and transporting objects. | 11-27-2008 |
| 20080292436 | Method of Operating a Working Machine - A method of operating a working machine of the kind including a body, a ground engaging structure, the body carrying a superstructure which is rotatable relative to the body about a first generally upright axis, the superstructure providing a mounting for a working arm which permits the working arm to be pivoted up and down about a generally horizontal axis and to be rotated about a second generally upright axis, the working arm including a mounting structure for releasably carrying at an outermost end thereof, a working implement, the method including providing on the machine a working implement holding device, and rotating the superstructure relative to the body about the first generally upright axis, and manipulating the working arm about the generally horizontal axis and the second generally upright axis to bring the working implement carried by the working arm into holding engagement with the holding device whereby the holding device holds the working implement, releasing the working implement from the mounting structure, and manipulating the working arm to move the mounting structure away from the holding device. | 11-27-2008 |
| 20080317569 | Partial Lifting Loading Platform - A lifting loading platform ( | 12-25-2008 |
| 20090028679 | DEVICE, SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR LOAD TRANSPORT - A load transport device that mounts to a vehicle mounted trailer hitch. The load transport system comprises a channel portion fitted with a pinion gear, and the channel portion is rigidly attached to a mounting bar that slideably engages a receiver portion of a vehicle's trailer hitch. The device also comprises an invertible shaft with an optionally-motorized rack gear system. The invertible shaft has a channel portion insertion end and a load lifting end. The invertible shaft slideably engages in either a load-low or load-high orientation depending on which end, the insertion end or the load lifting end first engages with the channel portion. The pinion gear and the rack gear system are functionally engaged. The load transport device further comprises a load support member attached to the load lifting end and comprising one or more bars that support a load. | 01-29-2009 |
| 20090123259 | Removable vehicle transport rack - A removable vehicle transport rack that attaches to a pickup or similar transport vehicle and provides the user with a means to transport or haul small vehicles like an all-terrain vehicle (ATV) or motorcycle. The rack uses a stinger extending from the transport vehicle hitch and then a removable deck that has pivoting center member which allows the deck to fold and unfold and thereby allowing ATVs or motorcycles to go up or down the deck's tracks. The tracks pivot or unfold to load ATVs and then fold, partially, once the ATV is in place and is secured. The user is able to take advantage of the extra length to load additional ATVs or other material where in the past one ATVs would occupy the whole of the transport vehicle's bed. | 05-14-2009 |
| 20090155033 | MULTI-PURPOSE TRANSPORT VEHICLE - A transport vehicle includes a power unit, an attachment accessory, and an attachment mechanism configured to removably attach the attachment accessory to the power unit. | 06-18-2009 |
| 20090180853 | Cargo Carrier With Vehicle Attachment - The present invention relates to cargo carrier. The cargo carrier attaches to a vehicle and includes a platform, an upper frame, a plurality of vertical supports, a support sleeve and a support beam. The platform itself is constructed from a plurality of longitudinal support members and a plurality of cross members that interfit with each other via a channel design and/or a shoulder and notch system. The platform is then mounted to a vehicle by attaching the support sleeve and support beam to an existing vehicle hitch. Once attached, the platform may be loaded with heavy items for transport. | 07-16-2009 |
| 20090232628 | Apparatus for mounting a motorcycle on a carrier - A capturing mechanism useful to retain a motorcycle on a variously inclined ramp includes an over-center spring loaded mechanism that is a self-triggered to deploy a hinged restraint compressing a motorcycle wheel against a conforming slip by the rolling translation thereof towards the forward end of the deployed ramp. Once thus temporarily fixed to the ramp the motorcycle and the ramp are then lifted onto the transport vehicle and then further restrained for transport by a rear bracket. At the destination the ramp, with the motorcycle fixed thereon, is lowered to the ground again and a detachable lever is then useful to fully release the spring loaded restraint. | 09-17-2009 |
| 20090324373 | Vehicle Carrier Device - A carrier device supports a personal all terrain vehicle (ATV) in a truck bed of a truck so that the ATV can be supported at an incline within the truck box and the tailgate of the truck box can still be closed even on shorter length boxes to reduce wear on the tailgate during transport, and to reduce the wind resistance during transport as compared to carrier devices which support the ATV above the side walls of the truck bed. The carrier device comprises a frame mounted in the truck bed to support the ATV thereon in an inclined position extending at a forward and upward incline from a rear end to a front end of the bed. By supporting the rear end of the ATV adjacent the floor of the truck bed, loading ramps are only required to extend from the ground to the height of the floor of the truck box. | 12-31-2009 |
| 20100034628 | Mobile Wheelchair Carrier - A personal vehicle transportation device to protect, secure, and transport a personal vehicle. The personal vehicle transportation device reduces the load placed on the towing vehicle and the personal vehicle transportation device is mechanically operable. The device includes a frame with a platform, a ramp and protective shell attached to opposite sides of the frame. The ramp and protective shell operate substantially simultaneously via a mechanized action. The protective shell includes inflatable bladders to secure the interior cargo. | 02-11-2010 |
| 20100034629 | LOAD HANDLING APPARATUS FOR CARGO VEHICLE - A load handling apparatus to be mounted on a cargo area of a cargo vehicle is provided. The load handling apparatus comprises a pair of guide rail members adapted to be mounted on the cargo area, a support assembly having a first support member and a second support member slidably coupled to the pair of guide rail member for facilitating a slidable movement of the support assembly on the pair of guide rail members, a roller assembly adapted to slidably couple the support assembly to the pair of guide rail members, and at least one latching assembly adapted to selectively lock and unlock the slidable movement of the support assembly on the pair of guide rail members. The support assembly further comprises at least one bar member extending between the first support member and the second support. The support assembly is adapted to support a load thereon. | 02-11-2010 |
| 20100111658 | Apparatus for Transporting Game with an All Terrain Vehicle - An apparatus for transporting game with an all terrain vehicle is disclosed. The apparatus may be attached to the hitch of an ATV with an optional secondary attachment for an ATV rack. The apparatus uses a combined lifting and pivoting motion to raise the game from the ground and secure the game to the body of the ATV. This motion secures the game for transport and minimizes alterations to the ATVs center of mass, minimizing ATV tipping hazards when carrying heavy loads. | 05-06-2010 |
| 20100111659 | RACKING APPARATUS FOR A VEHICLE AND METHOD - A racking apparatus for use with a motor vehicle, the racking apparatus comprises a support frame adapted to support an object to be carried by the vehicle. A mechanism has one end attached to a rear portion of the motor vehicle and another end attached to a load support frame to connect the support frame to the motor vehicle, the mechanism comprising members and joints arranged to constrain movements of the support frame such that the mechanism is operable to reciprocably displace the support frame between a low position accessible to a person from the ground and a high position overhanging the motor vehicle. | 05-06-2010 |
| 20100124477 | Electric Platform System - An electric platform system includes a link unit pivotably connected between a connection member on the vehicle and a support link. The link unit includes multiple links and the support link. A support board is pivotably connected the support link and the support board can be pivoted upward when not in use. A driving unit is connected to the link unit and drives the link unit up and down to adjust the position of the support board. Two stop links are connected to the connection member and the support board. The two stop links have inclined surfaces which contact a side of the support board when pivoting the support board upward. | 05-20-2010 |
| 20100135756 | SYSTEM FOR LIFTING AND STOWING A VEHICLE - A vehicle lifting and stowing “VLS” system compactly stores a vehicle by lifting and tilting it vertically. The VLS can be attached to a fixed structure for compactly storing a vehicle, or mounted to the aft end of a host vehicle, such as a motor home, for vertically mounting and transporting a smaller vehicle with the host vehicle. The VLS includes a main frame and two rotatable extensions hingedly joined end-to-end. The first extension is rotated by a drive mechanism while the second section maintains attachment to the vehicle, thereby lifting first one end of the vehicle and then the entire vehicle above grade. Some embodiments also include a pulling strap. Positioning of the vehicle above the extensions can automatically cause the second extension to contact and attach to the vehicle. Embodiments include alignment and/or support pins. Some embodiments include latches that hold the extensions together in the stowed configuration. | 06-03-2010 |
| 20100178142 | Base structure for a truck bed extension and ramp system - The base structure for a truck bed extension and ramp system has a horizontal U-shaped planar frame and dimensions for forming a margin over a tailgate of a pickup truck. A pair of posts extend vertically from the ends of the U-shaped frame. A tailgate-latch coupler is movably mounted on each post. This tailgate-latch coupler has dimensions for attachment to a tailgate latch member of a pickup truck. Each tailgate-latch coupler is movable up and down along the post and is connected to the tailgate latch member of a pickup truck and to retain the base structure to the truck box. | 07-15-2010 |
| 20100183411 | Load Bearing Frame - The present invention relates to a load bearing frame ( | 07-22-2010 |
| 20100202863 | Hand Truck Ramp - A hand truck ramp unit mounts to a hand truck rack unit which pivots on hinges. | 08-12-2010 |
| 20100221092 | HAY BALE LIFTER - The present invention provides an apparatus for lifting and transporting a hay bale. The apparatus may include a hitch attachment for insertion into a receiver attached to a truck. The hitch attachment is coupled to an attachment slide which may be adjusted to match the height of the truck bed. The attachment slide is coupled to a bale spike which may be pivoted from a horizontal position to a vertical position. The attachment slide is coupled to a fifth wheel slide and coupler support, which is coupled to a fifth wheel ball hitch or other attachment point. A hydraulic cylinder or other power transfer means is attached at one end to the fifth wheel slide, and at the other end to the bale spike. A power source energizes a hydraulic pump to actuate the hydraulic cylinder. The apparatus may be assembled and installed by one person in a relatively short period of time, and likewise may be removed quickly. Once the apparatus is set for a particular vehicle, then no further adjustments are necessary the next time the apparatus is used. Accordingly, installation time is significantly reduced for subsequent uses. | 09-02-2010 |
| 20100226741 | WEIGHT SLED PAYLOAD SIMULATOR - A load bearing apparatus is configured to simulate a payload. The load bearing apparatus includes a load member configured to simulate the mass of a payload, a frame having frame members, a plurality of retainers configured to support the load member, and first and second outer guides coupled to the load member. The plurality of retainers includes a first retainer positioned at a first height and configured to support the load member at the first height, and a second retainer positioned at a second height different from the first height and configured to support the load member at the second height. The first and second outer guides are coupled to the load member and are configured to receive therebetween at least one lifting member of a lifting device. By using load members of different weights and positioning them at varying heights, different centers of gravity can be achieved. | 09-09-2010 |
| 20100247277 | Personal mobility vehicle lift - A personal mobility vehicle lift mounted to the rear portion of a vehicle to transport a personal mobility vehicle from location to location comprising a platform assembly configured to support a personal mobility vehicle thereon operatively coupled to a lift assembly to selectively raise and lower the platform assembly with or without a personal mobility vehicle thereon and a mount assembly coupled to the lift assembly to mount the personal mobility vehicle lift to the rear portion of a vehicle. | 09-30-2010 |
| 20100260587 | Vehicle Mounted Lift Assembly - A lift assembly connects to a receiver hitch and utilizes a plurality of parallel arms connecting a vertical mounting post to a center support in a lift frame that is raised and lowered by the lift assembly. The lift assembly is configured so that the parallel arms rotate from vertical to an inclined angle as the lift frame is lowered, but the arms do not extend below the horizontal as they extend rearward from the mounting post. | 10-14-2010 |
| 20100272548 | CAN CADDY DEVICE - A can caddy device for lifting and transporting a refuse container by a motor vehicle. The device includes a horizontally extending hitch bar that is mounted into a standard hitch receiver on a back of the motor vehicle. A vertical track member has a bottom end secured to a distal end of the horizontally extending hitch bar. A vertical slide member has an inner portion which rides within the vertical track member. A winch mechanism on a top end of the vertical track member is for manually raising and lowering the vertical slide member. The winch mechanism includes two coupling gears. A structure on the vertical slide member is for engaging the refuse container. A manual crank handle which removably engages with a T-connector of said winch to manually operated said winch in order to manually raise and lower said vertical slide member which carries the refuse container. Optionally, a motorized winch can be used in replacement of the manual crank handle. | 10-28-2010 |
| 20100316474 | Kayak handling system - An L-shaped member has a forwardly extending horizontal leg and an upwardly extending vertical leg. The horizontal leg has a forward end removably couplable with respect to a hitch of a vehicle. The vertical leg has an upper end. A roller assembly includes a U-shaped support. The U-shaped support has a horizontal central portion coupled to the upper end of the vertical leg. The U-shaped support has upwardly extending vertical end legs and a shaft rotatably supported by the end legs. The roller assembly includes primary rollers rotatably supported on the shaft. A spacer is provided between the primary rollers. A bottom of an object is positionable upon the primary rollers and pushed into position upon a roof of the vehicle. | 12-16-2010 |
| 20100316475 | Attachment for extending the cargo carrying length of a vechicle - The present invention is directed to an attachment for extending the cargo carrying length of a vehicle comprising a base frame having at least one swiveling wheel. A hitch assembly is mounted to the front end of the base frame. A bed for carrying cargo is integrated with the base frame. The bed includes a translation frame coupled with a pivot frame. The pivot frame has front and back pivot ends and a pivot axis. The pivot axis of the pivot frame is parallel to and approximately midway between the front and back pivot frame ends. The pivot frame engages the base frame along the pivot axis. A translation mechanism is connected between the pivot frame and the translation frame for translating the translation frame relative to the pivot frame. A pivot mechanism is connected between the base frame and the pivot frame for pivoting the pivot frame around the pivot axis in order to lower the back end of the translation frame to the ground. | 12-16-2010 |
| 20110194919 | MOTORCYCLE LIFT DEVICE - The present invention relates to a motorized device that can be operated by one person to load and unload a motorcycle onto and off of a truck bed or similar cargo area of a motor vehicle or trailer. The device taught herein may be employed to lift a motorcycle to the level of the truck bed then moved within the bed for transport and storage. | 08-11-2011 |
| 20110206488 | Portable mechanical lifting and lowering device - A portable mechanical lifting and lowering device for mounting in or on a host vehicle with various lifting and lowering configurations that enable the user to lift, lower, move and operate items, equipment and farm style implements using hydraulic, electrical, or other mechanical means of power, including but not limited to a lifting mechanism that mimic's the lifting ability of a farm tractor style three point hitch configuration by attaching to the trailer hitch receiver port of a host vehicle and being operated with an implement attached; and a mechanism that can lift or lower items into the earth, or other surface, in a straight or twisting fashion; and a trailer hitch attachment for a trailer hitch ball that can be easily lifted and lowered; and a crane style mechanism that can lift, lower or move items, all incorporated in this one device. The portable mechanical lifting and lowering device can be used in a stationary position or used in portable modes for use with host vehicles, trailers, and other modes of transportation. The device can be used with or without additional support mechanisms such as static or adjustable wheels, stands, jacks, runners, skids, or other means of additional support. The portable mechanical lifting and lowering device can be used with a single trailer hitch style attachment or multiples thereof, on the front or rear of a host vehicle and can also be adapted for a trailer hitch ball style attachment and can be pulled as a trailer. | 08-25-2011 |
| 20110293393 | HAY BALE TRANSPORT DEVICE - A hay bale transport device comprising a frame attached to a vehicle, a tower fastened on a pivot to the frame, a large hydraulic cylinder attached to both the tower and the frame, and a tower conveyor along the tower, with a side discharge conveyor at an opposite end of the tower to the pivot. The tower may have a plurality of spears inside a plurality of small hydraulic cylinders which are attached to the tower at the pivot. The plurality of spears engage at least one hay bale to the tower when the tower is in a vertical position, the large hydraulic cylinder lowers the tower to a horizontal position onto the frame, the tower conveyor rolls the hay bale onto the side discharge conveyor and finally the side discharge conveyor rolls the hay bale off of the vehicle bed. The present invention saves a cattle owner time and money by enabling a single operator with their truck to load, carry and unload a stack of hay bales. | 12-01-2011 |
| 20110305548 | Vehicle mounted lift - Disclosed is an apparatus for transporting small vehicles within the bed of a truck. The apparatus comprises a frame sized to be locatable within the bed of a truck, a platform slidably supported by the frame movable between a first position parallel to and proximate to the bed of the truck and a second position parallel to and vertically spaced above the first position and an actuator operable to move the platform between the first and second positions. The actuator may comprises a winch. The apparatus may further comprise at least one catch for selectively engaging and supporting the platform at the second position. | 12-15-2011 |
| 20120189415 | UTILITY LIFT HAULER CONFIGURED TO TRANSPORT MOTORCYCLES, ATVs AND THE LIKE - An automated lift hauler configured for attachment to a vehicle frame near a rear of the vehicle. When not in use, the lift hauler is substantially concealed beneath the vehicle. During use, the lift hauler extends from beneath the vehicle such that large items may be supported by a lift hauler platform. One or more hydraulically-driven pistons move the lift hauler from a concealed position beneath the vehicle to a use position rearward of the vehicle. The lift hauler comprises a series of frame members and utilizes a scissor design to facilitate movement between a lower position, which allows large items to be loaded on a lift hauler platform, to a raised position which allows the large items to restrained and transported. Operating the lift hauler may be accomplished using a remote control or in-cab control panel or mounted control panel near the rear of the vehicle. | 07-26-2012 |
| 20120237324 | Lifting and transferring apparatus and method - A lifting and transferring apparatus and method are disclosed. In some embodiments, the apparatus may be realized as a power lift and transfer system which has the capability of attaching to, lifting, and carrying a mobility device for a person with a disability in conjunction with a wide variety of vehicles. The unique design of the apparatus eliminates a typical platform structure that is often incorporated by other devices and substitutes an interlocking mechanism which comprises a docking device on the personal mobility device and a mated receiver on the apparatus, thus saving significant weight and bulk. A unique swivel swing-away design incorporates a swing away hinge in a space between a hitch and the apparatus instead of in a space between the apparatus and the mobility device and platform. | 09-20-2012 |
| 20120263561 | Hydraulic driven ladder rack system - In order to unload/reload ladders from/onto a vehicle's roof without physical power needed, a hydraulic driven ladder rack system has been designed which includes: a chassis mounted on vehicle's roof; a hydraulic driver and a pivotal arm are pivotally coupled on front and rear end of chassis separately. a movable ladder rack engaged with two rolls which installed on top of rear ladder rack supporter; pivotal arm pivotally coupled to front area of ladder rack, hydraulic shaft pivotally coupled to middle of pivotal arm. When hydraulic shaft push out, pivotal arm pivots up and push ladder rack moving upward and backward, until ladder rack arrived generally vertical position in back of vehicle. At this position ladders unload/reload, from/onto ladder rack. When hydraulic shaft draw back, pivotal arm pulls back ladder rack to horizontal position on vehicle's roof. These operations are completed automatically. | 10-18-2012 |
| 20120308351 | Personal mobility vehicle lift - A personal mobility vehicle lift mounted to the rear portion of a vehicle to transport a personal mobility vehicle from location to location comprising a platform assembly configured to support a personal mobility vehicle thereon operatively coupled to a lift assembly to selectively raise and lower the platform assembly with or without a personal mobility vehicle thereon and a mount assembly coupled to the lift assembly to mount the personal mobility vehicle lift to the rear portion of a vehicle. | 12-06-2012 |
| 20120321420 | Vehicle Carrier for Motor Home - A vehicle carrier assembly adapted to be mounted to the rear of a recreational vehicle which is designed to carry and transport a secondary vehicle. The carrier assembly includes a lift system which includes a pivoting subassembly combined with a deployable ramp. The ramp extends from the pivoted subassembly at an angle until it reaches the ground. The ramp extends from the pivoted subassembly in a direction perpendicular the longitudinal axis of the recreational vehicle. The secondary vehicle would then drive onto the angled ramp. The ramp is then retracted back to its first position, atop the pivoting subassembly. The pivoting subassembly is then pivoted back from its deployed angular position back to an original horizontal position. The secondary vehicle is secured to the vehicle carrier. The recreational vehicle is now ready to travel with an easily mountable and demountable secondary vehicle aboard. | 12-20-2012 |
| 20130051960 | Boat transporting apparatus - A frame rack is detachably positioned on a bed of a pickup truck. A winch is secured to one end of the frame rack. A pair of spaced parallel bottom rollers is secured to the opposite end of the frame rack. The bottom rollers are supported by a brace assembly, which engages a hitch receiver carried by the truck. A boat bow is tied to a rope and gradually pulled onto the bed of the truck by the winch pulling the rope. Once the boat is loaded on the truck it is supported by the frame rack during the transport. | 02-28-2013 |
| 20130078065 | Cargo Lift Apparatus - The present invention comprises a cargo lift designed to allow an individual to lift heavy objects from the ground, onto the back of an all-terrain vehicle, without other mechanical assistance. The invention comprises a novel lifting mechanism based on an unconventional use of dampers that can be lowered into position using a small amount of force and can raise a heavy object without the use of hydraulic pumps, electricity, or other energy sources that may be impractical in remote areas. The lift stores the user's downward force as potential energy and releases that force as kinetic energy to lift the cargo. | 03-28-2013 |
| 20130142602 | Folding Mechanism and Power Supply for Lift Mounted to Vehicle - A battery-powered lift assembly includes a lift and a cam mounted to a vehicle hitch. The cam defines a substantially vertical finger notch and an angled finger notch. A biased folding bracket is pivotally coupled with the cam. A pallet is pivotally coupled with the lift and a cam follower is mounted to the pallet in a position to cooperatively interact with the folding bracket. When a load is on the pallet, the folding bracket yields to the cam follower permitting it to enter the substantially vertical finger notch and the pallet remains in a substantially horizontal position as the fill moves from a lowered position to a raised position. Without a load, the folding bracket directs the cam follower into the angled finger notch, which caused the pallet to pivot into a substantially vertical position. In this position, the cam may he tilted away from the vehicle hitch. | 06-06-2013 |
| 20130149083 | Tail Hauler - A lifting assembly for use on vehicles of a variety of types, including recreational vehicles, vans, trucks and the like, and includes one or more lifting structures that will support a deck structure. The lifting assembly will be removably mounted to the vehicle frame so that the whole assembly can be removed from the vehicle, and the deck structure is pivotally mounted to the lift assembly so that it can be moved between a stored position when not in use, or a transport position when loads are to be carried. When in the transport position the deck will be movable between lowered and raised positions so that items can be placed on the deck in the lowered position and then transported once the deck is raised to a desired height. | 06-13-2013 |
| 20130202395 | Articulated Ladder Rack for Semi Tractor - There is provided an apparatus for storing a ladder on the outer rear wall of a cab of a semi tractor. It comprises an outer stationary frame that is bolted to the rear surface of the tractor cab proximate one side of the cab and contained within the outer frame are first and second panels that are pivotally joined to one another where one of the first and second panels is also pivotally joined to the stationary frame. The second inner panel carries a ladder support bracket. When stowed, a latch mechanism prevents the inner articulated frame panels from extending relative to the stationary outer frame. Upon unlatching, the two inner articulated panels can be rotated such that the ladder will be positioned to the side of the tractor cab and accessible to an individual standing on the ground. | 08-08-2013 |
| 20130266411 | TRAILER HAVING AN ENCLOSED TANK AREA WITH INTEGRAL TOOLBOX - A trailer having an enclosed area with an integral toolbox is presented. The trailer includes a bulk tank with at least a first hopper and a second hopper. The first hopper has a first discharge port and the second hopper has a second discharge port. A discharge pipe is connected to the first and second discharge ports. A storage box is formed between and integral with the first hopper and the second hopper to define a storage chamber. A door is mounted on the storage box having open and close positions for respectively providing access to and blocking access to the storage chamber. | 10-10-2013 |
| 20130315693 | Apparatus for accessing and storing objects - The present invention relates to an apparatus for transferring an object from a lower accessible position to a higher storage position, which is particularly useful on vehicles. The present invention also relates to a method of transferring an object from a lower accessible position to a higher storage position. | 11-28-2013 |
| 20140003895 | MOTOR VEHICLE WITH ACTUATED BATTERY EXCHANGE AND A ROLLER BEARING U-PROFILE TEFLON COATED GUIDE | 01-02-2014 |
| 20140037410 | EQUIPMENT STORAGE AND RETRIEVAL SYSTEM - An equipment storage and retrieval system retrieves equipment from the back of pick-up trucks and other cargo carrying vehicles. A guide rail and a frame with attached rollers and equipment hold-downs, platforms or carts allow for easy access, retrieval, and storage of equipment in the bed of a vehicle. A frame extends out the back of a pickup for access to equipment, and folds into a vertical position for improved use of the pickup bed. A brake system prevents locks the sliding frame in place until the brake is released by a brake lever. | 02-06-2014 |
| 20140064893 | RACK SYSTEM WITH PIVOTING RAIL - The present document describes a ladder rack system for displacing a ladder between a loading/unloading position on one of a side, a front and a rear of a vehicle and a stored position on a roof top of a vehicle, the ladder having a first ladder end and a second ladder end, the ladder rack system comprising: a first assembly to be mounted on a first end of the roof top for receiving the first ladder end; and a second assembly to be mounted on a second end of the roof top at a distance from the first end for receiving the second ladder end, the second assembly comprising: a pivoting rail to be pivoted between the loading/unloading position in which the pivoting rail extends substantially vertically or at an angle on the one of a side, a front and a rear of the vehicle and the stored position in which the pivoting rail extends longitudinally along the roof top; and a carriage slidably mounted on the pivoting rail for receiving the second ladder end and for sliding along the pivoting rail when the pivoting rail is in the loading/unloading position; wherein when the carriage is slid on the roof of the vehicle, the pivoting rail can be pivoted in the stored position longitudinally along the roof top. | 03-06-2014 |
| 20140169918 | Load and Lift Roof Rack - A roof rack for loading and unloading cargo to and from the roof of a motor vehicle is described. The roof rack is characterized by enabling the cargo to be loaded at an accessible height and then lifted onto the roof of the motor vehicle while the cargo is maintained in a fixed position. In another embodiment, the cargo is reoriented from a first orientation to a second orientation during the loading and unloading procedure. | 06-19-2014 |
| 20140255135 | TOW BAR ATTACHMENT - A tow bar attachment ( | 09-11-2014 |
| 20140308101 | LIFT FOR A BICYCLE RACK OR LUGGAGE RACK - Lift for a bicycle rack or luggage rack, whereby this lift ( | 10-16-2014 |
| 20150050107 | Lifting Mechanism for Cart or Platform - The present invention relates to goods or cargo carrying a cart or wagon which can be hitched to the rear of a variety of vehicle by means of a height adjuster. The cart or wagon comprises; a height adjuster, floor or tray, and removable or pivoted wheels with hand breaks. The invention also relates to a lifting mechanism for raising and lowering the cart or wagon to easily load or unload goods which can be carried entirely on the receiver hitch bar of a vehicle. The invention also relates to a lifting mechanism for raising and lowering a platform onto which a scooter or motorcycle has been loaded which can be carried entirely on the receiver hitch bar of a vehicle. | 02-19-2015 |
| 20150086311 | Power lift and transfer system and method - A power lift and transfer system and method are disclosed. In one particular exemplary embodiment, the power lift and transfer system and method may be realized as a power lift and transfer system. The power lift and transfer system may move, stow, and carry a mobility device for a user with a disability, and then assist the person with the disability to transfer in and out of a vehicle. The power lift and transfer system may further transport the wheeled or other mobility device from a position in a rear or on top of the vehicle to passenger or driver areas of the vehicle, and then assist the user by means of a conveyor belt to transfer laterally into the automobile seat. | 03-26-2015 |
| 20150086312 | Storage Assembly - An apparatus comprises a mounting bracket engaged with an inside of a vehicle cargo area. An axle having a first end portion and a second end portion is oriented longitudinally inside the vehicle cargo area to engage with the mounting bracket. A first radius arm has a vehicle end portion and a container end portion that is engaged with the first end portion of the axle and to a first pivot assembly on a container, respectively. A second radius arm has a vehicle end portion and a container end portion that is engaged with the second end portion of the axle and to a second pivot assembly on the container, respectively. The first and second radius arms are configured to be operable to deploy the container from the inside of the vehicle cargo area to a sidewall of the vehicle cargo area in a generally arcing motion. | 03-26-2015 |
| 20150098778 | TAIL HAULER - A lifting assembly for use on vehicles of a variety of types, including recreational vehicles, vans, trucks and the like, and includes one or more lifting structures that will support a deck structure. The lifting assembly will be removably mounted to the vehicle frame so that the whole assembly can be removed from the vehicle, and the deck structure is pivotally mounted to the lift assembly so that it can be moved between a stored position when not in use, or a transport position when loads are to be carried. When in the transport position the deck will be movable between lowered and raised positions so that items can be placed on the deck in the lowered position and then transported once the deck is raised to a desired height. | 04-09-2015 |
| 20150117994 | Front-end Carrier for a Prime Mover - A utility carrier that attaches to a hydraulically actuated hitch interface for a tractor, skid steer vehicle, or similar vehicle. The utility carrier has an L-shaped frame including a back panel and a floor. Couplers for releasable mounting of the carrier to a variety of hitch interfaces are mounted on the back panel. Corner posts, releasable to facilitate compact shipping, are used to releasably secure a front panel and two side panels to form, if desired, a closed area. The utility carrier can he lifted and tilted by the hydraulically actuated hitch interface. | 04-30-2015 |
| 20150125245 | LADDER LOADING SYSTEM - A ladder loading system includes a base frame and a stowage frame, wherein the stowage frame is rotatable relative to the base frame. The stowage frame and base frame are connected at a least one pivot having a main pivot axis. The ladder loading system includes a linkage mechanism. The linkage mechanism includes an idler link that rotates about an idler axis. The linkage mechanism also includes a coupling means for coupling the idler link to the stowage frame. That is, the rotation of the idler link is linked to the rotation of the stowage frame in a master and slave relationship. Suitably, due to the operation of the ladder loading system, rotation of the stowage frame drives rotation of the idler link about the idler axis. The linkage mechanism further includes a control member connected between the idler link and stowage frame. | 05-07-2015 |
| 20150132090 | Cargo Carrier Systems for Passenger Trucks - Disclosed is a system to assist hauling and loading of cargo above a passenger truck. The system has a forward frame and a rearward frame that are pivotally attached to the cargo area of the passenger truck. The frames tilt between an upright stowage position and a downward loading position. The frames are connected by a mechanical-advantage member to tilt the rearward frame faster than the forward frame when moving between the loading and stowage positions. Additionally, a spring, piston or other force facilitator device can be used to gain further mechanical advantage. | 05-14-2015 |
| 20150314734 | UTILITY LIFT HAULER CONFIGURED TO TRANSPORT MOTORCYCLES, ATVs AND THE LIKE - An automated lift hauler configured for attachment to a vehicle frame near a rear of the vehicle. When not in use, the lift hauler is substantially concealed beneath the vehicle. During use, the lift hauler extends from beneath the vehicle such that large items may be supported by a lift hauler platform. A single piston integrated into an upper frame assembly drives a mounted, slidable bracket which moves the lift hauler from protracted position to retracted position and vice versa. The mounted, slidable bracket slides thereby moving two pairs of link arms in a scissor motion to raise and lower a lower frame assembly relative to an upper frame assembly. The lift hauler includes a series of frame members and utilizes a scissor design. Operating the lift hauler may be accomplished using a remote control or in-cab control panel or mounted control panel near the rear of the vehicle. | 11-05-2015 |
| 20160023586 | INTERNAL VEHICLE DOCKING ARM AND STORAGE - A lift assembly for a vehicle includes a bracket configured to be fixed to the vehicle. A lift arm is pivotally coupled to the bracket. A mating structure is supported by the lift arm. The mating structure is configured to lift a personal mobility device and includes an electrical connector for electrically mating to an electrical connector of the personal mobility device. | 01-28-2016 |
| 20160023613 | Drop Down Ladder Rack - A drop down ladder rack is disclosed. The ladder rack has a first assembly and a second assembly configured to be mounted on top of a vehicle. The assemblies are coupled to a connecting rod, which is rotatable. The assemblies move between a first, raised position and a second, lowered position. Each of the first and second assemblies comprises a first support member fixedly secured to the vehicle, a second load carrying member configured to be slideably engaged with a first end of the first support member, and a third actuation member configured to enable the second load carrying member to move with respect to the first support member. A first end of the third actuation member is connected to the connecting rod by a drive rod and a second end of the third actuation member is pivotably connected to the second load carrying member, thereby enabling the second load carrying member to move with respect to the first support member. The first assembly further comprises a downwardly extending arm attached to the second load carrying member to lower the first assembly to a third, fully extended position. | 01-28-2016 |
| 20160023614 | VEHICLE MOUNTED LIFT ASSEMBLY - A lift assembly connects to a receiver hitch and utilizes a plurality of parallel arms connecting a vertical mounting post to a center support in a lift frame that is raised and lowered by the lift assembly. The lift assembly is configured so that the parallel arms rotate from vertical to an inclined angle as the lift frame is lowered, but the arms do not extend below the horizontal as they extend rearward from the mounting post. | 01-28-2016 |
| 20160039353 | WASTE CONTAINER TRANSPORT DEVICE - An apparatus, kit, and method for transporting a waste container. In an exemplary embodiment, the apparatus includes a base member; a latch housing connected to the base member; a cantilever arm hingedly connected to the base member and adapted to be coupled to the waste container, wherein, when the cantilever arm is coupled to the waste container, the cantilever arm is adapted to pivot about the base member between a loading configuration and a transporting configuration; and a latch hingedly connected to the cantilever arm and adapted to slidingly engage the latch housing when the cantilever arm is pivoted about the base member, the latch being actuatable between a latched configuration and an unlatched configuration. | 02-11-2016 |
| 20160052458 | CARRIER APPARATUS FOR VEHICLE - A carrier apparatus for a vehicle may include guide rails symmetrically disposed under a rear bumper beam and extending in a front-rear direction, a carrier having a panel and sliding rails and stowed or drawn out under the rear bumper beam by sliding in the front-rear direction along the guide rails, tilting rails extending on same lines at rear ends of the guide rails and capable of tilting on the rear bumper beam, tilting adjusters disposed adjacent the tilting rails at the rear ends of the guide rails and restricting turning of the tilting rails by being selectively coupled to the tilting rails, and damping units having first ends connected to the guide rails and second ends connected to the tilting adjusters, and reducing turning speed of the tilting rails when the tilting adjusters are separated from the tilting rails and the tilting rails turn. | 02-25-2016 |
| 20160074261 | VEHICLE WHEELCHAIR LIFT - A compact wheelchair lift mechanism utilizes a horizontal actuator to advance the vehicle doors outwardly away from the side of the vehicle together with a wheelchair user supported by a platform, and a vertical actuator which then lowers the platform with the wheelchair and user downwardly between the doors and vehicle. With the platform on the ground next to the vehicle, the user may then roll forward and away from the vehicle. The vehicle doors are also pivotably attached to the lift mechanism, such that a user may exit the vehicle by simply opening the vehicle door about its traditional door hinge, and therefore without powering the actuators. In this way, the wheel chair lift mechanism provides for safe and easy exit from the vehicle even if electrical power is lost, and facilitates use of the vehicle by both wheelchair-using drivers and drivers who do not use a wheelchair. | 03-17-2016 |
| 20160101740 | EQUIPMENT STORAGE AND RETRIEVAL SYSTEM - An equipment storage and retrieval system retrieves equipment from the back of pick-up trucks and other cargo carrying vehicles. A guide rail and a frame with attached rollers and equipment hold-downs, platforms or carts allow for easy access, retrieval, and storage of equipment in the bed of a vehicle. A frame extends out the back of a pickup for access to equipment, and folds into a vertical position for improved use of the pickup bed. A brake system prevents locks the sliding frame in place until the brake is released by a brake lever. | 04-14-2016 |
| 20160137119 | Apparatus for Deploying and Retrieving Highway Panels - An apparatus facilitates the deployment and retrieval of highway panels and includes a work basket mountable on the rearward end of a truck to be vertically moveable relative thereto. A ramp member is detachably mounted on a selected side of the work basket to be movable therewith. A lift member is detachably mounted on a four-bar lift linkage carried by the truck along the selected side thereof. The lift member is vertically movable by the lift linkage to raise the highway panels from the ramp member to the level of the truck bed on which the highway panels are transported. Both the ramp and lift members are formed with rollers on the top surface to facilitate the movement of the highway panels in both deployment and retrieval. Retrieval is accomplished by moving the truck rearwardly and tipping the highway panel so the ramp member can slide underneath the base. | 05-19-2016 |
| 20160184149 | Power lift and transfer system and method - A power lift and transfer system and method are disclosed. In one particular exemplary embodiment, the power lift and transfer system and method may be realized as a power lift and transfer system. The power lift and transfer system may move, stow, and carry a mobility device for a user with a disability, and then assist the person with the disability to transfer in and out of a vehicle. The power lift and transfer system may further transport the wheeled or other mobility device from a position in a rear or on top of the vehicle to passenger or driver areas of the vehicle, and then assist the user by means of a conveyor belt to transfer laterally into the automobile seat. | 06-30-2016 |
| 20180022261 | CABLE REEL TRAILER | 01-25-2018 |
| 20190142659 | LOADING SYSTEM | 05-16-2019 |
| 414463000 | For rim, tire, or wheel | 13 |
| 20090035108 | Quick release apparatus for a spare tire - A quick release apparatus mounted on or within the rear bumper of an automotive vehicle for releasing a spare tire located behind the rear wheels and subjacent the undercarriage includes a winch assembly that includes a drum housing a cable coiled upon a rotatable spoke extending through drum with the spare tire resting on and supported by a crossbar and the distal cable end extending through the center of the tire for attachment to the crossbar with the winch assembly also including a pivotal handle having a winch key and a release button so that setting the winch key disengages a ratchet mechanism mounted within the drum and interconnected to the spoke whereupon pressing the release button actuates the unwinding of the cable and the lowering of the spare tire. | 02-05-2009 |
| 20090067966 | TIRE SUPPORT APPARATUS - A tire hanger that is rapidly mountable and dismountable from a substantially horizontal hoist member of a vehicle-lifting device or hoist. The tire hanger includes a hoist engagement end and a tire engagement end. The hoist engagement end is configured for the rapid mounting and dismounting to the hoist member and is advantageously achieved without the use of fasteners to secure the tire hanger to the hoist member. Other embodiments provide for the tire engagement end to be pivotable from the hoist engagement end so that the tire hanger may be rotated from a stowed position to a deployed position while remaining in place on the hoist member. In yet other embodiments, a shield may be placed over the tire engagement end to protect workers from being jabbed from a deployed tire hanger that is not holding a tire. | 03-12-2009 |
| 20100003115 | LIFTING HOOK ASSEMBLIES AND METHODS OF MANUFACTURING SAME - A lifting hook assembly for lifting an object, such as wheel weight, with a lifting apparatus, such as a forklift. The lifting hook assembly comprises an elongated body, an adjustable arm, a joint assembly, and a lifting arm. The elongated body acts as a frame and skeleton for the lifting hook assembly. The adjustable arm is in communication with a first end of the elongated body, and is engageable to the lifting apparatus. The joint assembly is adapted to fix the adjustable arm at two or more predetermined angles with respect to the elongated body. The adjustability of the joint assembly can enable the adjustable arm to engage the lifting apparatus directly above the center of mass of the wheel weight, thereby balancing the wheel weight. The lifting arm extends from a second end of the elongated body, and is engageable to the wheel weight. | 01-07-2010 |
| 20100119342 | Spare Wheel Security, Storage, and Transportation Device - A Spare Wheel Security and Carrying Device for protecting from theft and assisting in removal and installation of an undercarriage-mounted spare wheel assembly having frame/cradle with protective bars or mesh the spare wheel is resting upon, mounting means for secure engagement with the factory-installed winch mechanism, casters for convenient transportation of the spare wheel assembly, and a fixed or extendable handle. Use of the hereby disclosed device requires no modifications or additions to the existing manufacturer-installed hardware so that it can be removed from the vehicle, and the spare wheel can be mounted directly using the original equipment, and the said Device can be used as a stand-alone universal cart for carrying heavy items. | 05-13-2010 |
| 20100143085 | DEVICE FOR RAISING AND LOWERING THE SPARE WHEEL OF A VEHICLE - A device for raising and lowering a spare wheel (R) of a vehicle includes an actuation device ( | 06-10-2010 |
| 20120121366 | SUSPENDING MEMBER BREAKAGE PREVENTING MECHANISM IN A SPARE WHEEL HOLDING APPARATUS - A spare wheel holding apparatus includes a device for winding up a spare wheel with a suspending member. The device includes a rotation restricting plate and a rotation restricting pin having a projecting pin portion. When a winding-off force is applied to the suspending member, the rotation restricting plate abuts on the projecting pin portion, thereby stopping winding-off of the suspending member. A suspending member breakage preventing mechanism also uses the rotation restricting pin as a safety pin. If the winding-off force is larger than that in normal, the projecting pin portion is broken at a root portion, the suspending member is wound off, thereby preventing breakage. The root portion has a smaller thickness than a tip end portion of the projecting pin portion. | 05-17-2012 |
| 20120121367 | SPARE TIRE HANDLING DEVICE WITH A WHEEL RETAINER - A spare tire handling device mounted on a vehicle and adapted for moving a spare tire between a stored and an accessible position relative to the vehicle, and including a winch and a flexible member attached to the winch at one end and the other end to the spare tire. The device includes a tire carrier with a housing and one extending portion pivotally connected to the housing. The extending portion being movable from a retracted to an extended position. Additionally a biasing member urges the extending portion to an extended position. A secondary lock assembly and a rim spacer are also disclosed. | 05-17-2012 |
| 20130142603 | SPARE WHEEL STORAGE ASSEMBLY FOR A VEHICLE - Unit for picking up spare wheels in vehicles that includes a winding assembly with a rotating shaft, the rotating shaft having a gear with a plurality of spaced-apart teeth circumferentially disposed about the rotating shaft. The unit further includes a safety device that includes a spring loaded cam that is pivotable between first and second angular positions. The cam includes an engaging portion that is configured to engage with the spaced-apart teeth on the rotating shaft. In the first angular position the engaging portion of the cam is urged towards the gear of the rotating shaft by action of a spring element so that the engaging portion resides in a space between the spaced-apart teeth to prevent rotation of the rotating shaft. In the second angular position the engaging portion of the cam is positioned away from the gear of the rotating shaft against the action of the spring element so that the engaging portion does not engage with the spaced-apart teeth to permit rotation of the rotation shaft. | 06-06-2013 |
| 20140044509 | DEVICE FOR LIFTING AND LOWERING THE SPARE WHEEL OF A VEHICLE - A device for lifting and lowering the spare wheel R of a vehicle includes an actuator | 02-13-2014 |
| 20140271067 | END FITTING ASSEMBLY FOR CHAIN HOIST - An end fitting for a chain hoist with a drive chain. The end fitting is configured to receive and absorb forces transferred from the spare tire to the chain as well as maintain the structural integrity of the last chain link of the drive chain and prevent disassembly. The end fitting is formed from a link insert, whose body is inserted into a last link of the drive chain, and a support bracket. The body of the link insert is inserted partially through and surrounded by the last link of the drive chain, and the bracket, which at least partially surrounds both of the body of the link insert and the last link, prevents disassembly. The body of the link insert and the support bracket can be correspondingly shaped such that the link insert is substantially aligned with and against the support bracket. | 09-18-2014 |
| 20150071746 | SPARE WHEEL PICKUP ASSEMBLY - A unit for picking up a spare wheel of a vehicle. According to one implementation the unit includes a gear assembly configure to apply a torque on a drum supporting a cable, the gear assembly having a cam that wobbles as the gear assembly transmits the torque. A rotatable stop is situated adjacent a side edge of the cam and is configured to act on the edge of the cam to limit the travel of the cam during the wobbling movement. The stop has a first contact surface and a second contact surface with the edge of the cam configured to slide along the first contact surface as the drum is rotated in at least one direction by operation of the cam. A guide surface is provided and configured to interact with the second contact surface of the stop to limit the rotation of the stop when the edge of the cam acts on the stop. | 03-12-2015 |
| 20150098779 | DEVICE FOR RAISING AND LOWERING A SPARE WHEEL OF A VEHICLE - A device for raising and lowering a spare wheel of a vehicle having a flexible cable movable between a raised wheel position and a lowered wheel position, a control device operable to move the flexible cable between said raised wheel and lowered wheel positions, a stationary plate intended to be fixed to the vehicle structure, and a movable plate connected to one end of said flexible cable and intended to be fixed by screws to the hub of the spare wheel, wherein the movable plate abuts against the stationary plate in said raised wheel position. | 04-09-2015 |
| 414466000 | Simple arcuate or rectilinear movement | 1 |
| 20140072394 | REEL ASSEMBLY FOR CHAIN HOIST - A reel assembly for a chain hoist having a sprocket mounted to a drive portion of a reel. The sprocket is configured to distribute rotational force to links of a drive chain, such as for moving a spare tire in and out of an access position. The sprocket has a first axial half and a second axial half that are formed via a stamped materials and fixedly secured together centrally and mounted on the drive portion. The sprocket includes protrusions and pairs of fingers arranged around and extending radially from a perimeter thereof in an alternating configuration in a circumferential direction. Each protrusion is constructed and arranged to at least partially extend through and engage at least insides of alternate horizontal links of the chain. The pairs of fingers are configured to be circumferentially aligned and receive radially oriented links of the chain therebetween and contact the outsides thereof. | 03-13-2014 |
