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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8047594 | Detachable body for motorcycle trike A detachable body for a motorcycle trike has a rigid trunk section with an interior volume, the body being configured for location between rear wheel assemblies of the trike. A door adjacent the volume is operable to allow access to the volume. At least two attachme... | 11/01/2011 |
| 7984941 | Rapid deployment module carrier A Rapid Deployment Modular Carrier (RDMC) that incorporates a unique locking system and auxiliary control systems for the loading, transportation, and unloading of Rapid Deployment Modules (RDM's). The locking system has a hinging powered arm, linear driven pin, and... | 07/26/2011 |
| 7621578 | Open-bed utility trailer convertible to a closed utility trailer by the addition of a closed cargo box A utility trailer convertible between an open bed configuration and a cargo box configuration includes an open-bed trailer and a removable cargo box. The bed of the trailer includes multiple full-length, parallel, longitudinal grooves. Adjacent each groove is a rail... | 11/24/2009 |
| 7360816 | Vehicle development process characterized by market responsiveness A vehicle development process is characterized by enhanced market responsiveness by decoupling the development of the chassis from the development of vehicle bodies. The chassis and bodies are provided with a common, standardized interface system so that a single ch... | 04/22/2008 |
| 7284627 | Industrial truck An industrial truck, such as a fork-lift truck, has an electrical drive system and an energy supply based on gaseous media. At least one pressure vessel for the storage of at least one gaseous medium is installed in a mounting device which can be easily replaced tog... | 10/23/2007 |
| 7178848 | Utility rack arrangement for a vehicle A utility rack for a vehicle is provided. The utility rack includes a platform, at least one support rail positioned on the platform, and a plurality of storage rails connected to the at least one support rail. The plurality of storage rails have a stowed position g... | 02/20/2007 |
| 7150336 | Multi-component isolation unit for a snowmobile A isolation unit for a snowmobile connects to the forward frame members of the snowmobile and provides a plurality of receptacles and mounting points for receiving and securing various front-end components to the snowmobile. The isolation unit not only facilitates a... | 12/19/2006 |
| 7114754 | Mobile construction support vehicle A vehicle for use in the construction trade to support steel building fabrication and support issues. In the preferred embodiment, the vehicle comprises a trailer, a mobile type unit containing enough equipment to handle most tasks used on a construction site, parti... | 10/03/2006 |
| 7104581 | Vehicle body interchangeability A method is provided for providing vehicle reconfigurability. The method includes maintaining an inventory containing vehicle body pods each having a substantially identical interface at which each of the body pods is connectable to a chassis such that the body pods... | 09/12/2006 |
| 7055278 | Portable tube cleaning system A portable cannon tube cleaning system that includes a trailer designed to be pulled to the field site of a cannon tube to be cleaned; a mechanism securely mounted to the floor of the trailer for providing vertical height adjustment; a main cleaner chassis assembly ... | 06/06/2006 |
| 7017925 | Portable axle and tire assembly A method of and assembly for transporting a manufactured building using a portable axle and tire assembly for temporary mounting to each beam of the frame of a transported manufactured building, comprising a pair of rims each mounted to a hub extension, which is in ... | 03/28/2006 |
| 6968918 | Vehicle chassis having programmable operating characteristics and method for using same A vehicle includes a steering system, suspension system, braking system, and energy conversion system, wherein at least one of these systems is reprogrammable such that the vehicle's ride, response, or handling is selectively variable. The systems may be programmed ... | 11/29/2005 |
| 6923282 | Chassis subassembly module and method for using same A chassis subassembly module having a portion of a chassis structural frame and vehicular componentry facilitates the assembly of a chassis having systems responsive to non-mechanical control signals and a simplified body-attachment interface. A method of employing ... | 08/02/2005 |
| 6923281 | Full size vehicle remote control technology A vehicle chassis is controlled remotely using a drive-by-wire system and a propulsion system, such as fuel cell technology. The remote control feature takes advantage of drive-by-wire technology in that the control signals used in powering, driving and controlling ... | 08/02/2005 |
| 6889785 | Vehicle chassis having systems responsive to non-mechanical control signals A vehicle chassis having substantially all of the mechanical, electrical, and structural componentry necessary for a fully functional vehicle, including at least an energy conversion system, a steering system, and a braking system. The chassis is configured for mata... | 05/10/2005 |
| 6845839 | Vehicle body platform A vehicle chassis having substantially all of the mechanical, electrical, and structural componentry necessary for a fully functional vehicle, including at least an energy conversion system, a steering system, and a braking system. The chassis is configured for mata... | 01/25/2005 |
| 6843336 | Vehicle belly pan A vehicle chassis having substantially all of the mechanical, electrical, and structural componentry necessary for a fully functional vehicle includes at least an energy conversion system, a steering system, and a braking system. The chassis is configured for matabi... | 01/18/2005 |
| 6830117 | Vehicle chassis having systems responsive to non-mechanical control signals A vehicle chassis having substantially all of the mechanical, electrical, and structural componentry necessary for a fully functional vehicle, including at least an energy conversion system, a steering system, and a braking system. The chassis is configured for rele... | 12/14/2004 |
| 6766873 | Fuel cell vehicle with by-wire technology A vehicle chassis having substantially all of the mechanical, electrical, and structural componentry necessary for a fully functional vehicle, including at least an energy conversion system, a steering system, and a braking system. The chassis is configured for mata... | 07/27/2004 |
| 6712164 | Vehicle having systems responsive to non-mechanical control signals A vehicle chassis having substantially all of the mechanical, electrical, and structural componentry necessary for a fully functional vehicle, including at least an energy conversion system, a steering system, and a braking system. The chassis is configured for mata... | 03/30/2004 |
| 6550575 | Utility perch and trailer A combination apparatus for vehicles with or without an open bed comprising an elevated viewing perch or observation stand with a seat, a luggage/personnel carrier/kayak carrier, a pontoon boat, a fishing platform, and a farm plow. The viewing perch can b... | 04/22/2003 |
| 6547314 | Camper anchoring and/or positioning system A system for anchoring and/or positioning a camper within a bed of a truck. The system comprising an anchoring assembly, a positioning assembly, and tie-down means for interconnecting the camper with said anchoring assembly. The anchoring assembly is atta... | 04/15/2003 |
| 6523876 | Unitary cross member and body mount support bracket for a vehicle body and frame assembly A separate type of body and frame assembly includes a frame portion and a body portion. The frame portion includes a pair of side rails, each of which has a plurality of openings formed therethrough. A plurality of cross members extend between side rails ... | 02/25/2003 |
| 6499783 | Convertible flatbed utility stock trailer The invention is a utility trailer incorporating a flatbed trailer combined with a detachable stock trailer shell, a removable center divider and a removable fabric roof cover, allowing use of the trailer as an open flat bed, an open stock trailer with on... | 12/31/2002 |
| 6435584 | Extruded node for attaching body mount bushings to tubular vehicle frame components A body mount bushing connects the structural components of a frame portion of a vehicular body and frame assembly together and provides a mounting support for connecting a body portion of the assembly to the frame portion. Each of the body mount bushings ... | 08/20/2002 |
| 6419292 | Truck bed conversion A method of and structure for quickly changing beds upon a truck frame by pivoting tracks to the rear of the truck frame. The front of empty tracks are raised. A bed with the front propped up is pulled upon the tilted rails. The front is secured from movi... | 07/16/2002 |
| 6409275 | Frame attachment for vehicle An assembly for mounting an accessory to the chassis of a vehicle includes an accessory mounting frame which includes a first base plate and a second base plate, and a pair of clamping mechanisms for mounting the base plates of the mounting frame to the h... | 06/25/2002 |
| 6379100 | Apparatus for loading a truck box An apparatus for loading a truck box is provided for use with snowmobiles and the like. The apparatus includes a pair of mounting elements arranged to mount on the respective tailgate mounts of the truck box in place of the tailgate of the truck so that n... | 04/30/2002 |
| 6371564 | Method and system for removing matter from a pickup truck A system for dumping material from a dump box in a pickup truck where the dump box first rolls slightly to the rear so as to clear a bumper or other structure on the rear of the vehicle. Then the dump box lifts via hydraulic side mounted pistons.... | 04/16/2002 |
| 6361096 | Frame mounting structure for frame body automotive vehicle A frame mounting structure for frame body automotive vehicle constructed in such a way a chassis frame and a body frame are doubly coupled up and down at a coupling region therebetween such that structural strength at the body is reinforced and less influ... | 03/26/2002 |
| 6302423 | Method and apparatus for modifying a truck with a fifth wheel A method and apparatus for modifying a truck with a fifth wheel to carry a device, such as a sander. A mounting structure is provided having a pair of spaced-apart brackets, each of which includes a pair of mounting plates secured to opposing end portions... | 10/16/2001 |
| 6186563 | Apparatus and method for remotely locking and unlocking a transportable container An apparatus for remotely locking and unlocking a door on a transportable container, the container sized and configured to ride atop a vehicle, includes latch means mountable to the container for locking shut and unlocking the container door relative the ... | 02/13/2001 |
| 6059340 | Electrically moveable window assembly and control means for a motor vehicle An electrically moveable window assembly and control mechanism for a motor vehicle is disclosed in which when a detachable rear roof section is removed or a retractable rear roof section is folded a frameless window supported by a rear door of the motor v... | 05/09/2000 |
| 5865579 | Adaptor for palletized loading system An adaptor is provided for a vehicle load bed having stake pockets along lateral edges. The adaptor allows pallets having indented peripheries to roll over the bed and to be locked in place on the bed. The adaptor has a base lying on the bed and guides ... | 02/02/1999 |
| 5833302 | Camper mounting apparatus An apparatus for mounting a camper on the bed of a vehicle. The apparatus includes a pair of laterally spaced and generally opposed stabilizers that are mounted adjacent respective side walls on the bed and have vertical, inwardly facing surfaces that are... | 11/10/1998 |
| 5758890 | Locking system for a semitrailer chassis and removable container A locking system for securing an expandable semitrailer chassis and for securing a removable container received on top of the chassis when the container is transported on the semitrailer. The expandable semitrailer allows for receiving different lengths o... | 06/02/1998 |
| 5738405 | Off-road vehicle having a two-part roof structure An off-road vehicle having a two-part roof structure. A hard top like roof construction in a rear roof region is constructed so as to be readily manually dismantled into individual support parts and insert parts. The insert parts include a lamellar roof p... | 04/14/1998 |
| 5671855 | High strength industrial storage tank A high strength industrial storage tank is provided. The tank includes a pair of opposed sidewalls, a pair of opposed end walls, each end wall interconnecting the sidewalls, and a floor connected to the sidewalls and the end walls. Each of the sidewalls a... | 09/30/1997 |
| 5573300 | Utility vehicles with interchangeable emergency response modules A utility vehicle with emergency response modules. The emergency response vehicle consists of one of a number of small utility vehicles capable of traversing areas and facilities inaccessable to ordinary street vehicles, and one of a number of modules. A ... | 11/12/1996 |
| 5509717 | All-terrain vehicle enclosure An all-terrain vehicle enclosure for simultaneously shielding a driver and a driver's all-terrain vehicle from adverse weather conditions and terrain hazards comprises a rigid frame having an open central portion for holding a driver and an all-terrain ve... | 04/23/1996 |
