Patents Assigned to Leonard M. Brannan
  • Latching mechanism for rear gate of dump vehicle with automatic tilt release
    Patent number: 4032192
    Abstract: A latching mechanism for the rear gate of a dump vehicle is automatically released when the box is tilted rearwardly. The gate is hinged at the top so that when the release mechanism is actuated, the gate swings open and the contents may be discharged while the vehicle is still moving.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 5, 1976
    Date of Patent: June 28, 1977
    Assignee: Leonard M. Brannan
    Inventor: Robert Eugene Jensen