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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8052125 | Motor drive for a camper jack A motor drive for camper jacks or screw jacks that rapidly operates the screw jack between a retracted position and an extended no load position. A manual operator then operates the screw jack between the extended no load position and an extended loaded position. Th... | 11/08/2011 |
| 7857290 | Automated rail jack The present invention relates to an automated jacking system for a motor vehicle that includes: a motorized jack; a rail system, where the rail system provides a means of movement for the motorized jack; and a control means, where the control means controls the move... | 12/28/2010 |
| 7423392 | Speed control for an electric linear actuator such as a trailer jack and the like A trailer jack system includes an electric linear actuator having an electric motor, a source of electric power, and a controller that supplies a first voltage to the electric motor when the electric linear actuator is loaded and a second voltage to the electric mot... | 09/09/2008 |
| 7370844 | Universal utility trailer tilter The “Universal Utility Trailer” Tilter is designed to be portable and lightweight. This will enable the user to insert it into a standard 2″ receiver hitch on a tow vehicle. Upon attaching the Trailer Tilter to the vehicle the operator can attach any one of a ... | 05/13/2008 |
| 7338052 | Trailer stabilizing device and method of using same An apparatus and method for stabilizing a stationary trailer. One embodiment of the device comprises a jack and a stabilizing member. The jack attaches to the bottom of the trailer, such that when the jack is extended, a base component of the jack engages the ground... | 03/04/2008 |
| 7334777 | Automobile pneumatic jacking system, that has integrated safety features as well as external safety adapter, for the purpose of conveniently and safely suspending a tire off the ground for changing and/or repairing An automobile pneumatic jacking system, that has integrated safety features as well as external safety adapters, for the purpose of conveniently and safely suspending a tire off the ground for changing and/or repairing. ... | 02/26/2008 |
| 7331567 | Coupling device for two connecting poles A coupling device for two connecting poles which includes: a lower fixing sleeve sleeved on the upper portion of a lower connecting pole, having an opening communicating the outer surface and the inner surface of the lower fixing sleeve, two fixed plates extend outw... | 02/19/2008 |
| 7325634 | Track-mounted drilling machine with active suspension system A drilling machine includes a frame, two tracks, and a plurality of yokes interconnecting the frame and the tracks. Each yoke is pivotable with respect to the frame by the extension and retraction of a hydraulic cylinder. Each of a plurality of sensors senses a para... | 02/05/2008 |
| 7313986 | Tubular-drill bit connect/disconnect apparatus An apparatus for rotating a tubular with respect to a drill bit, e.g., for making or breaking a connection between a tubular and a drill bit, the apparatus, in at least certain aspects including a frame, gripper apparatus connected to the frame for gripping and rota... | 01/01/2008 |
| 7303210 | Secure crank locking device for trailer landing gear assembly A secured crank locking device automatically secures a hand crank in its operative position to an input shaft of a gearing mechanism, with the locking device being easily disengaged to move the crank from its operative position to a stored position following rotatio... | 12/04/2007 |
| 7296784 | Adjustable height leveling leg A leveling leg assembly adapted for mounting to a vehicle includes an outer member and an inner member telescoped slidably into the outer member. The inner member has a first end extending beyond the outer member. The inner member is telescopically driven out of the... | 11/20/2007 |
| 7290799 | Disposition introduced to hydropneumatic jack “DISPOSITION INTRODUCED TO HYDROPNEUMATIC JACK”, according to description of the report and the annexed illustrations, it is about a new disposition for a hydropneumatic device that is used to lift and support hauler and semi-haulers, whereby the device was desi... | 11/06/2007 |
| 7275908 | Swivel ram roller A roller mechanism for transporting loads over a surface, the roller mechanism including a body, at least one roller assembly that permits the body to move in at least one translational direction, the roller assembly being rotatably connected to the body, and a lift... | 10/02/2007 |
| 7270345 | Swivel jack assembly The assembly incorporates two plates. There are annular protrusions on one plate and a matching annular groove on the other. A central bolt and washer holds the plates in engagement while permitting rotation of one plate relative to the other. The cooperating annula... | 09/18/2007 |
| 7249754 | Stabilizer jack A stabilizing jack (10) for securement to the underside of a recreational vehicle. The jack includes a channel frame (25) formed with longitudinal trunnion flanges. A longitudinal screw (50) is rotatably mounted in the channel and drives a trunn... | 07/31/2007 |
| 7222879 | Seating condition detecting system for vehicle A seating condition detecting system has four load sensors, a belt tension sensor and a self-diagnostic system. The first and second abnormal ranges are set for detecting abnormal operations of the system. The upper limit of the first range is set so that a total lo... | 05/29/2007 |
| 7216851 | Method and apparatus for trailer jack mount The subject invention pertains to a method and apparatus for providing a trailer jack mount. The subject invention also pertains to a method and apparatus for providing a trailer jack mount for use with towable trailers. The subject invention is advantageous for use... | 05/15/2007 |
| 7208896 | Electric jack load balancing method and device An electric jack load balancing method and device for reducing the difference in load carried by each jack of a pair of electric jacks while adjusting the attitude of a platform. The device includes a controller configured to reduce the difference in load carried by... | 04/24/2007 |
| 7199534 | Electric jack stroke limit detection method and device A method and device for detecting the stroke limit of an electric motor-driven jack while the jack is being used to adjust the attitude of a mobile platform. A controller is programmed to detect when an electric jack motor has driven a jack to a jack stroke limit by... | 04/03/2007 |
| 7192011 | Telescoping jack unit The present invention is directed toward an apparatus for quickly configuring a jack to raise a load from its rest position. In particular, the present invention provides a jacking mechanism that telescopes from a locked, elevated position to a locked, lowered posit... | 03/20/2007 |
| 7193381 | Electric jack ground contact detection method and device An electric jack ground contact detection method and device for detecting ground contact of an electric motor-driven jack as the jack is being extended to adjust the attitude of a mobile platform. The device includes a controller that monitors the electrical power d... | 03/20/2007 |
| 7188547 | Tubular connect/disconnect apparatus An apparatus for rotating a tubular, the apparatus, in at least certain aspects including a frame, a rocker assembly connected to the frame, the rocker assembly including a top rocker arm pivotably mounted to the frame, and a bottom rocker arm pivotably mounted to t... | 03/13/2007 |
| 7159849 | Vehicle jack positioning device and method A novel device and method for positioning a vehicle jack in relation to a vehicle. The device uses a sensor which communicates with an indicator located at the point on the vehicle frame for proper placement of the vehicle jack, or jack point. The sensor detects the... | 01/09/2007 |
| 7040059 | Method and adjustable apparatus for anchor-free masonry wall bracing Adjustable apparatus for bracing one or both sides of a wall being fabricated from masonry blocks and having an opening near the base of the block wall. Bracing system includes strong rigid members assembled in the form of a right angle brace set having stiff vertic... | 05/09/2006 |
| 7004457 | Pneumatic vehicle jacking system An automobile pneumatic jack assembly includes at least one pneumatic cylinder assembly capable of lifting a vehicle to a suitable height to allow repairs to tires and other vehicle parts; at least one compressor, at least one distribution manifold assembly, and ele... | 02/28/2006 |
| 6991221 | Automatic jacking system for an automotive vehicle An automatic jacking system for automotive vehicles includes four sculpe jacks hingably mounted to the frame of the vehicle adjacent the vehicle wheels and hydraulic and electrical lines that communicate with the jacks for operating and controlling the jacks. The hy... | 01/31/2006 |
| 6948722 | Apparatus and method for automatically leveling an object An apparatus for automatically leveling a vehicle is provided. Having a plurality of legs, a sensor and a controller. The sensor is mounted to the vehicle to sense pitch and roll of the vehicle relative to a reference level plane. The sensor produces an orientation ... | 09/27/2005 |
| 6913287 | Snowmobile elevation mechanism An elevation mechanism is disclosed for lifting the rear end of a snowmobile, the elevation mechanism comprising: a stabilizer brace pivotally mounted on the snowmobile at a point spaced forwardly of the rear end of the snowmobile for pivotal movement between transp... | 07/05/2005 |
| 6910680 | Vehicle jacking system A vehicle jacking system for jacking up a quadrant of a vehicle to facilitate a maintenance action. The vehicle jacking system includes an automobile having a chassis and a body; at least one jacking assembly operationally coupled to the chassis, for facilitating el... | 06/28/2005 |
| 6756547 | Method and apparatus for loading and unloading equipment The present invention provides a method for lifting and lowering equipment. In a preferred embodiment, the equipment is lifted by attaching a plurality of equipment adapters to the equipment, attaching a jack assembly to each of the plurality of equipment adapters, ... | 06/29/2004 |
| 6651963 | Portable drive system A portable drive system for automating the rotation of drive systems designed to use hand cranks. The portable drive system includes an housing designed for being held in position by a human using two hands, a drive motor positioned substantially within t... | 11/25/2003 |
| 6644626 | Shelf dolly A shelf dolly comprises a caster-footed pedestal base and a lifting sleeve slidably connected to the pedestal base. A shelf-leg coupling adapter, provided for removably coupling the lifting sleeve to a shelf leg, is connected to the lifting sleeve. Additi... | 11/11/2003 |
| 6527254 | Self-contained vehicular jacking system A self-contained vehicular jacking system for raising a portion or portions of a vehicle off the ground automatically by depressing associated control buttons from within the vehicle. The self-contained vehicular jacking system includes a compressed air t... | 03/04/2003 |
| 6517112 | Combined trailer crank and locking mechanism A combination trailer crank and locking mechanism. The device includes a crank portion having a handle portion separated from a coupler portion by a generally S-shaped body portion. When the coupler portion of the device is coupled with a rotatable shaft ... | 02/11/2003 |
| 6499258 | Stabilizing jack system for portable bleacher A portable bleacher construction includes a wheeled framework for supporting a plurality of bleacher seats thereon in a mobile travel condition and a stationary seating condition. At least one pair of leveling jacks is located on opposite sides of the fra... | 12/31/2002 |
| 6439545 | Motorized jack for trailers A motor-driven trailer swivel jack is described that includes a detachable steering assembly. The steering assembly is fastened to the jack by both electrical and mechanical fasteners. The mechanical fastener allows the steering assembly to freely pivot i... | 08/27/2002 |
| 6302381 | Swivel jack assembly The swivel jack assembly is used with trailers to vertically position a trailer tongue for mounting onto a hitch of the towing vehicle. The swivel jack assembly includes a jack-mounting bracket welded to an outer housing of the jack, and a tongue-mounting... | 10/16/2001 |
| 6240659 | Control system for jack for a snow plow Control system for a jack for raising and lowering a lift assembly for hydraulically driven snow blades or other utilitarian accessories. Actuation of the jack allows for proper vertical alignment of the lift assembly for engagement to a vehicle chassis. ... | 06/05/2001 |
| 6203030 | Tractor stand A tractor stand for supporting a front end of a tractor when the tractor is split for repairs or maintenance includes a pair of wheel assemblies, each wheel assembly has a pair of arms and an axle. One of the arms attaches to the frame of the tractor and ... | 03/20/2001 |
| 6145813 | Manual vehicle jack assembly A vehicular jack system is provided including a mounting bracket fixedly coupled to a frame of a vehicle. Also included is a jack assembly connected to the mounting bracket for elevating the vehicle. A jack arm is provided for manually elevating the vehic... | 11/14/2000 |
