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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8186717 | Wheel segment for a supporting leg made of cast iron A wheel segment for the pivotal mounting of a base plate to a support jack, wherein the wheel segment has a partially cylindrical jacket element having a winding surface that is curved on the underside of said jacket element, and two side walls positioned radially o... | 05/29/2012 |
| 8029020 | Trailer jack kickstand A trailer jack stand for supporting a trailer comprising: a pedestal stand, where stand attaches to a trailer jack, said stand includes a top connecting section and a pivoting section; a center mount pin, where the mount pin attaches the stand to the jack through th... | 10/04/2011 |
| 7900962 | Stabilizer pad for vehicles A stabilizer pad structure including a weldment formed of a metal plate material that is arranged in a generally U-shaped form including side legs and a connecting base and a resilient pad mounted to the weldment. Means are provided for forming pockets in the legs o... | 03/08/2011 |
| 7802814 | Stabilized pad for vehicles A stabilizer pad construction is shown in which a pair of resilient laminated pad assemblies are mounted outboard on a weldment that is pivotally supported from a stabilizer arm of a vehicle. A latch device is also illustrated in two different embodiments that preve... | 09/28/2010 |
| 7789425 | Trailer stabilizing device and method of using same An apparatus for stabilizing a stationary trailer comprises a adjustable length leg member, which may comprise the jack stands or landing gear which come as originally installed equipment on the trailer. Alternatively, the adjustable length leg members may comprise ... | 09/07/2010 |
| 7789426 | Trailer stabilizing device and method of using same An apparatus for stabilizing a stationary trailer with an adjustable length leg member. The apparatus comprises a ground engaging base plate which is attached to the end of the adjustable length leg member and has attachment means for one or more stabilizing members... | 09/07/2010 |
| 7578524 | Personal recreation/utility vehicle lift and anti-theft device A land based recreation and utility vehicle lift and anti-theft device and system. The device includes an elongated support post including a ground-engaging fulcrum connected to, and laterally offset in one direction from, the lower end of the support post. A first ... | 08/25/2009 |
| 7575249 | Height-adjustable support for semitrailers or the like A height adjustable support comprising a stationary outer support tube, an inner support tube arranged in a longitudinally displaceable manner in the outer support tube, a gearbox output shaft mounted for rotational movement in the outer support tube, a bevel gear f... | 08/18/2009 |
| 7478834 | Movable concrete pump comprising a distribution boom A movable concrete pump comprising a structural frame (14) that is mounted on a truck undercarriage (10) of a truck chassis (12), a boom stand (22) which is disposed on the structural frame (14) and can be rotated about a vertical ... | 01/20/2009 |
| 7478835 | Travel unit for mobile machines The invention relates to a mobile unit for mobile machines having extensible support devices comprising a first, continuous rigid support on which travel devices and some of the support devices are arranged and on which a further continuous support or divided suppor... | 01/20/2009 |
| 7434838 | Work vehicle stabilizer A system for automatically moving a stabilizer of a work vehicle is disclosed. A joystick is connected to an electronic controller, which in turn, is connected to valve drivers to drive stabilizer raising and lowering valves. In one mode of operation, the controller... | 10/14/2008 |
| 7429061 | Drive mechanism and method of operating the same A drive mechanism for a trailer support system secured to a trailer, the drive mechanism being operable to move the trailer support system relative to the trailer and including a gear box secured to the trailer support system, a motor supported adjacent to the gear ... | 09/30/2008 |
| 7425012 | Jack stand assembly for boat trailers A trailer with an improved jack stand to selectively allow the stand to rest on the ground with either a foot pedestal or a ground engaging roller. ... | 09/16/2008 |
| 7419185 | Storage system for a support mat A storage system 84 provides facility for storing a support mat 62 on a crane 20, for transport with the crane to and from work sites, and for placement of the mat on a terrain 22 for receipt of a pad 40 extendable from an outrigge... | 09/02/2008 |
| 7416215 | Vehicle anti-theft and utility step system A housing has open and closed ends, an interior and exterior surface between the ends, the exterior surface having front and rear faces with upper and lower faces. A drive screw within the housing has distal and proximal ends with a threaded surface. A drop leg has ... | 08/26/2008 |
| 7401812 | Stabilizer pad for vehicles A stabilizer pad including a pair of plate members supported from a stabilizer arm; and a pad assembly that is adapted for mounting between the pair of plate members. The pad assembly has a resilient pad having opposite ground engageable work surfaces and opposite s... | 07/22/2008 |
| 7395993 | Height-adjustable support for semitrailers or the like A height-adjustable support for semitrailers wherein the foot plate is suspended on tension springs which are arranged in two parallel planes situated in each case between the track roller and the wall of the inner support tube, and is fastened to the foot plate by ... | 07/08/2008 |
| 7396033 | Motorcycle with auxiliary support A motorcycle includes at least a first auxiliary member mounted on a body of the motorcycle for contacting a road and providing assistance to the motorcycle body to support itself, when necessary, and a second auxiliary member mounted on the motorcycle body, wherein... | 07/08/2008 |
| 7396034 | Jack with an optional pivoting foot A jack with an optionally pivoting foot provides a trailer owner the ability to change between a wheel and a flat foot or a flat foot and a wheel upon a jack depending from a trailer tongue. The present invention has an optional foot attached to a jack that rotates ... | 07/08/2008 |
| 7387316 | Portable water tank A portable tank apparatus has a yoke pivotal on a transverse member between a service towing position and a raised position, and a pair of hingedly connected brace members at the rear of the apparatus and operable by an actuator to retract the wheels or lower the wh... | 06/17/2008 |
| 7380825 | Landing gear and method of assembly Landing gear for selectively supporting a semitrailer and a method of assembly of the landing gear is provided. The landing gear includes a leg having an upper section and a lower section telescopingly received in the upper section. A lead screw extends and retracts... | 06/03/2008 |
| 7357376 | Device for lifting and stabilizing loads It is described a device for lifting and stabilizing loads, comprising a frame and a height-adjustable crossmember, which is located below said frame, bears the load, and is stabilized by two intersecting telescopic struts that are hinged on the crossmember so that ... | 04/15/2008 |
| 7354067 | Compact caster wheel system A compact caster wheel system for use with a skid steer vehicle, includes first and second auxiliary lift unit assemblies being spaced apart and disposable on respective left and right side margins of the skid steer vehicle and disposable rearward of the rearmost dr... | 04/08/2008 |
| 7347428 | Weighted sunscreen A weighted sunscreen for outdoor use, which includes a shade having an elongated post with a first end, a second end, and a canopy attached to the first end, a weight, to which the second end is attached, a platform comprising an upper side upon which the weight is ... | 03/25/2008 |
| 7338077 | Storage system for a support mat A storage system 84 provides facility for storing a support mat 62 on a crane 20, for transport with the crane to and from work sites, and for placement of the mat on a terrain 22 for receipt of a pad 40 extendable from an outrigge... | 03/04/2008 |
| 7338025 | Method and apparatus for buttress stabilization A method for stabilizing a roof-resting vehicle includes the steps of leaning one or more buttress stands against a rear fender area of the vehicle, passing a chain under a rear end of the vehicle from one of the buttress stands to another, tightening the slack from... | 03/04/2008 |
| 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 |
| 7331607 | Dual mode outrigger for a boom truck or the like A dual mode A-frame outrigger for a boom truck or the like is provided wherein the outrigger may be operated in conventional fashion or which may be pinned to the side of the boom truck or the like so that the outrigger assembly may be used to stabilize or level the... | 02/19/2008 |
| 7331748 | Assembly for mounting various work tools to a construction vehicle An assembly for mounting various work tools, e.g., a backhoe, to a pair of parallel frame members (28) of a vehicle (20). A pair of parallel main beams (26) extend transversely across the frame members (28) and a telescoping stabilizing l... | 02/19/2008 |
| 7314462 | Passive needle-stick protector The present invention relates to a needle-stick protector for an intravenous catheter having a body, a needle hub, a needle, and means for ensuring that the needle-stick protector is not removed from a catheter hub before the needle is fully retracted and locked in ... | 01/01/2008 |
| 7311335 | Trailer and fuel tank assembly A trailer and fuel tank assembly are disclosed. The fuel tank preferably forms the body of the trailer. The fuel tank may include a recess in the top surface for receiving the motor and/or pump, which may lower the pump closer to the ground to increase the suction p... | 12/25/2007 |
| 7311332 | Speed crank locking device for trailer landing gear assembly A speed 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 rotation ... | 12/25/2007 |
| 7309080 | Extendable arm for a motor vehicle An extendable arm that extends from a police vehicle towards a pulled over vehicle. The arm allows for two-way communication or document transfer. The police officer can position the extendable arm while seated in the vehicle. The extendable arm includes a main shaf... | 12/18/2007 |
| 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 |
| 7296776 | Method and apparatus for buttress stabilization A method for stabilizing a roof-resting vehicle includes the steps of leaning one or more buttress stands against a rear fender area of the vehicle, passing a chain under a rear end of the vehicle from one of the buttress stands to another, tightening the slack from... | 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 |
| 7281736 | Pothole protection mechanism A pothole protection mechanism provides additional support for the vehicle in the event a wheel is driven into a hole while the platform is elevated. The mechanism includes an extendible and retractable pothole protection bar. A mechanism serves to actuate the potho... | 10/16/2007 |
| 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 |
| 7267368 | Stabilizer pad for vehicles A stabilizer pad apparatus that includes a pair of plate members; and a pad assembly that is adapted for mounting from the pair of plate members. The pad assembly includes a resilient pad having at least one ground engageable work surface and a holder for the resili... | 09/11/2007 |
