Patents Assigned to Cequent Consumer Products, Inc.
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Publication number: 20150011098Abstract: A trailer adapter to connect a master electrical system of a towing vehicle with a subservient electrical system of a towed vehicle having a light connectable thereto is disclosed. In particular, the trailer adapter may include a body having at least one electrical interface, where the at least one electrical interface is capable of electrically engaging the electrical system of the towing vehicle. The trailer adapter may also include a light source operatively coupled to the body, where the light source is selectively changeable between at least two operative modes capable of providing illumination.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 23, 2014Publication date: January 8, 2015Applicant: CEQUENT CONSUMER PRODUCTS, INC.Inventors: Gregory Rotenberg, Jerry Corless
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Patent number: 8914932Abstract: A ramp may include a frame having first and second end portions and at least one rung extending substantially between the frame and being positioned between the first and second end portions, the at least one rung forming at least a portion of a ramp surface. The ramp may further include a plate extending substantially between the frame and being positioned adjacent to at least one of the first and second end portions, and a lip pivotally attached to the plate at a pivot axis, wherein the pivot axis is non-load bearing.Type: GrantFiled: April 28, 2014Date of Patent: December 23, 2014Assignee: Cequent Consumer Products, Inc.Inventors: Matthew Romanak, Dhananjay Gangakhedkar
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Patent number: 8844962Abstract: The hitch step assembly has a platform securable to a hitch bar and pivotable from a storage position to a stepping position with respect to the hitch bar. The platform is preferably substantially planar and parallel to the length of the hitch bar at the stepping position. The platform is pivotable to the storage position that exposes a ball mount assembly connected to the hitch bar. Walls extending downward from the platform to substantially enclose the ball mount assembly and prevent its exposure as a trip hazard during use of the hitch step. A locking pin is provided that maintains the platform at the storage position or the stepping position.Type: GrantFiled: May 19, 2008Date of Patent: September 30, 2014Assignee: Cequent Consumer Products, Inc.Inventor: Francis Bernart
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Patent number: 8845155Abstract: A trailer adapter to connect a master electrical system of a towing vehicle with a subservient electrical system of a towed vehicle having a light connectable thereto is disclosed. In particular, the trailer adapter may include a body having at least one electrical interface, where the at least one electrical interface is capable of electrically engaging the electrical system of the towing vehicle. The trailer adapter may also include a light source operatively coupled to the body, where the light source is selectively changeable between at least two operative modes capable of providing illumination.Type: GrantFiled: June 18, 2012Date of Patent: September 30, 2014Assignee: Cequent Consumer Products, Inc.Inventors: Gregory Rotenberg, Jerry Corless
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Publication number: 20140246637Abstract: An improved jack assembly includes multiple handle attachment positions. The jack assembly includes an outer tube and an inner tube moveable with respect to the outer tube. The outer tube includes a first handle attachment position to engage inner gearing and a second handle attachment position to engage inner gearing. A handle may be removably connected to the first attachment position or second attachment position. The outer tube may be connected to a mounting fixture and adjustable with respect to the mounting fixture.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 4, 2013Publication date: September 4, 2014Applicant: CEQUENT CONSUMER PRODUCTS, INC.Inventor: Derek Anderson
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Publication number: 20140230167Abstract: A ramp may include a frame having first and second end portions and at least one rung extending substantially between the frame and being positioned between the first and second end portions, the at least one rung forming at least a portion of a ramp surface. The ramp may further include a plate extending substantially between the frame and being positioned adjacent to at least one of the first and second end portions, and a lip pivotally attached to the plate at a pivot axis, wherein the pivot axis is non-load bearing.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 28, 2014Publication date: August 21, 2014Applicant: Cequent Consumer Products, Inc.Inventors: Matthew Romanak, Dhananjay Gangakhedkar
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Patent number: 8656542Abstract: The present invention is directed to a ramp insert for insertion between rails and/or rungs of a ramp. An embodiment of the present invention includes a body that may have an adjustable length. The body may include a first section that may include a track portion and a second section that may include a groove portion. The groove portion may be capable of fitting together with the track portion. The first or second section may be capable of slidably moving with respect to the other section via the track portion and the groove portion. The ramp insert may be placed between the rails and/or rungs of the ramp whereby the ramp insert may be adjusted to various lengths. Since the ramp insert may be adjusted to various lengths, the ramp insert may fit many different kinds of ramps having various widths.Type: GrantFiled: June 26, 2013Date of Patent: February 25, 2014Assignee: Cequent Consumer Products, Inc.Inventors: Paul R. Metcalfe, Anil V. Singaraju, Scott E. Urban, Francis Bernart, Cynthia K. Eubank
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Publication number: 20140015225Abstract: A hitch cover is shown and described. The hitch cover may include a base having first and second surfaces, the second surface having at least one engagement member attached thereto. The hitch cover may also include a mounting bracket selectively attached to the at least one engagement member of the base and extending from the second surface wherein the mounting bracket is configured to selectively engage a hitch receiver tube.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 3, 2013Publication date: January 16, 2014Applicant: CEQUENT CONSUMER PRODUCTS, INC.Inventors: Gerald W. Corless, Steven Duane Miller, Gregory Y. Rotenberg
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Publication number: 20140007389Abstract: A cargo securing device is shown and described herein. The cargo securing device may include a strap, and a body member having an opening, the strap positioned in the opening. The cargo securing device may also include a securing mechanism located in the body member, where the strap is moveable in a first direction free from engagement with the securing mechanism and where the strap is moveable in a second direction engaging the securing mechanism generally securing the strap within the body member and fixing an operative length of the strap.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 3, 2012Publication date: January 9, 2014Applicant: CEQUENT CONSUMER PRODUCTS, INC.Inventor: Tony K.W. Leung
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Publication number: 20130335988Abstract: A trailer adapter to connect a master electrical system of a towing vehicle with a subservient electrical system of a towed vehicle having a light connectable thereto is disclosed. In particular, the trailer adapter may include a body having at least one electrical interface, where the at least one electrical interface is capable of electrically engaging the electrical system of the towing vehicle. The trailer adapter may also include a light source operatively coupled to the body, where the light source is selectively changeable between at least two operative modes capable of providing illumination.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 18, 2012Publication date: December 19, 2013Applicant: Cequent Consumer Products, Inc.Inventors: Gregory Rotenberg, Gerald W. Corless
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Publication number: 20130283549Abstract: The present invention is directed to a ramp insert for insertion between rails and/or rungs of a ramp. An embodiment of the present invention includes a body that may have an adjustable length. The body may include a first section that may include a track portion and a second section that may include a groove portion. The groove portion may be capable of fitting together with the track portion. The first or second section may be capable of slidably moving with respect to the other section via the track portion and the groove portion. The ramp insert may be placed between the rails and/or rungs of the ramp whereby the ramp insert may be adjusted to various lengths. Since the ramp insert may be adjusted to various lengths, the ramp insert may fit many different kinds of ramps having various widths.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 26, 2013Publication date: October 31, 2013Applicant: Cequent Consumer Products, Inc.Inventors: Paul R. Metcalfe, Anil V. Singaraju, Scott E. Urban, Francis Bernart, Cynthia K. Eubank
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Publication number: 20130270791Abstract: A hitch step selectively securable to a hitch ball receiver is shown and described. The hitch step may include a step body operatively engaged with an underside portion of the hitch ball receiver, where the step body has a width providing a stepping surface, and a clamp body selectively secured to the step body and positioned on a top portion of the hitch ball receiver. The hitch step may also include at least one fastener selectively securing the clamp body to the step body with the hitch ball receiver positioned between the clamp body and the step body.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 12, 2013Publication date: October 17, 2013Applicant: CEQUENT CONSUMER PRODUCTS, INC.Inventor: Derek Anderson
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Patent number: D700486Type: GrantFiled: May 8, 2012Date of Patent: March 4, 2014Assignee: Cequent Consumer Products, Inc.Inventors: Dhananjay B. Deshpande, Cynthia K. Eubank
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Patent number: D702525Type: GrantFiled: March 15, 2013Date of Patent: April 15, 2014Assignee: Cequent Consumer Products, Inc.Inventors: Terry Birchler, Shawn Whetstone
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Patent number: D705029Type: GrantFiled: October 14, 2011Date of Patent: May 20, 2014Assignee: Cequent Consumer Products, Inc.Inventors: Dhananjay B. Gangakhedkar, Matthew Romanak, Curt Geideman
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Patent number: D714194Type: GrantFiled: June 22, 2012Date of Patent: September 30, 2014Assignee: Cequent Consumer Products, Inc.Inventors: Thomas DePietro, Francis Bernart
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Patent number: D719901Type: GrantFiled: May 10, 2013Date of Patent: December 23, 2014Assignee: Cequent Consumer Products, Inc.Inventors: Scott Theodore Krusinski, Gail Suscheck Metcalfe
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Patent number: D720597Type: GrantFiled: September 4, 2013Date of Patent: January 6, 2015Assignee: Cequent Consumer Products, Inc.Inventor: Joshua James Krohn
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Patent number: D721561Type: GrantFiled: April 30, 2013Date of Patent: January 27, 2015Assignee: Cequent Consumer Products, Inc.Inventors: Matthew Romanak, Dhananjay B. Deshpande, Cynthia Kay Eubank
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Patent number: D723443Type: GrantFiled: October 21, 2013Date of Patent: March 3, 2015Assignee: Cequent Consumer Products, Inc.Inventors: Derek Anderson, Gerald Corless, Gregory Rotenberg