Patents Assigned to Mac Trailer Manufacturing, Inc.
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Patent number: 11958548Abstract: An adjustable trailer hitch and king pin assembly that may be moved longitudinally to adjust the position and weight distribution of a trailer relative to a truck. The disclosed assembly may allow a trailer to be utilized with various different sized and configured trucks while maximizing the cargo carrying capability and efficiency thereof. In one example, an adjustable trailer hitch is provided having a slidable king pin assembly that may be adjusted forwards or backwards to move the king pin to the desired location relative to the truck and trailer. In another example, a removable king pin may be provided that may be removed and moved to a different location according to the weight and desired weight distribution of a truck and trailer combination.Type: GrantFiled: April 23, 2021Date of Patent: April 16, 2024Assignee: MAC TRAILER MANUFACTURING, INC.Inventors: Scott A. Kibler, Allen Gordon
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Patent number: 11491905Abstract: A tank trailer may include a plurality of hoppers and a tension bar assembly extending between the hoppers.Type: GrantFiled: September 25, 2018Date of Patent: November 8, 2022Assignee: Mac Trailer Manufacturing, Inc.Inventor: Scott A. Kibler
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Publication number: 20220153361Abstract: An adjustable trailer hitch and king pin assembly that may be moved longitudinally to adjust the position and weight distribution of a trailer relative to a truck. The disclosed assembly may allow a trailer to be utilized with various different sized and configured trucks while maximizing the cargo carrying capability and efficiency thereof. In one example, an adjustable trailer hitch is provided having a slidable king pin assembly that may be adjusted forwards or backwards to move the king pin to the desired location relative to the truck and trailer. In another example, a removable king pin may be provided that may be removed and moved to a different location according to the weight and desired weight distribution of a truck and trailer combination.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 23, 2021Publication date: May 19, 2022Applicant: MAC TRAILER MANUFACTURING, INC.Inventors: Scott A. Kibler, Allen Gordon
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Publication number: 20220153362Abstract: An adjustable trailer hitch and king pin assembly that may be moved longitudinally to adjust the position and weight distribution of a trailer relative to a truck. The disclosed assembly may allow a trailer to be utilized with various different sized and configured trucks while maximizing the cargo carrying capability and efficiency thereof. In one example, an adjustable trailer hitch is provided having a slidable king pin assembly that may be adjusted forwards or backwards to move the king pin to the desired location relative to the truck and trailer. In another example, a removable king pin may be provided that may be removed and moved to a different location according to the weight and desired weight distribution of a truck and trailer combination.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 23, 2021Publication date: May 19, 2022Applicant: MAC TRAILER MANUFACTURING, INC.Inventors: Scott A. Kibler, Allen Gordon
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Publication number: 20220153363Abstract: An adjustable trailer hitch and king pin assembly that may be moved longitudinally to adjust the position and weight distribution of a trailer relative to a truck. The disclosed assembly may allow a trailer to be utilized with various different sized and configured trucks while maximizing the cargo carrying capability and efficiency thereof. In one example, an adjustable trailer hitch is provided having a slidable king pin assembly that may be adjusted forwards or backwards to move the king pin to the desired location relative to the truck and trailer. In another example, a removable king pin may be provided that may be removed and moved to a different location according to the weight and desired weight distribution of a truck and trailer combination.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 23, 2021Publication date: May 19, 2022Applicant: MAC TRAILER MANUFACTURING, INC.Inventors: Scott A. Kibler, Allen Gordon
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Patent number: 11292377Abstract: A structurally supportive belly pad is connected to a rounded trailer and configured to support the same near the rear end of the trailer. The belly pad may be arcuately curved complementary to the curvature of the rounded trailer. However, if the belly pad were laid flat, it includes a pair of parallel legs aligned in a generally longitudinal direction with a plurality of transverse ribs extending therebetween. The shape of the belly pad is configured to provide structural support for the trailer which is beneficial especially when the trailer is raised and lowered, typically through hydraulic mechanisms.Type: GrantFiled: February 7, 2020Date of Patent: April 5, 2022Assignee: MAC Trailer Manufacturing, Inc.Inventor: Scott A. Kibler
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Patent number: 11192734Abstract: A tank and a method of carrying a load and discharging a load therefrom. The tank includes a body having a first wall that bounds and defines a first compartment for carrying a load therein and a second wall spaced outwardly from at least a portion of the first wall; wherein a second compartment is defined between the first wall and the second wall. An air piping system is selectively actuated to place the first compartment and the second compartment under substantially similar or substantially equal air pressure. In one example the air piping system pumps air into the first compartment and the second compartment. In another example the air piping system evacuates air from the first and second compartments.Type: GrantFiled: January 10, 2020Date of Patent: December 7, 2021Assignee: MAC TRAILER MANUFACTURING, INC.Inventors: Scott A. Kibler, Allen Gordon
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Patent number: 10946784Abstract: A tank and a method of holding a load and discharging a load therefrom. The tank includes a body having a first wall that bounds and defines a first compartment for holding a load therein and a second wall spaced outwardly from at least a portion of the first wall; wherein a second compartment is defined between the first wall and the second wall. The tank assembly includes an air piping system that is selectively actuated to place the first compartment and the second compartment under substantially similar or substantially equal air pressure. In one example the air piping system pumps air into the first compartment and the second compartment. In another example the air piping system evacuates air from the first and second compartments.Type: GrantFiled: September 3, 2019Date of Patent: March 16, 2021Assignee: Mac Trailer Manufacturing, Inc.Inventors: Scott A. Kibler, Allen Gordon
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Patent number: 10926688Abstract: A tank and a method of carrying a load and discharging a load therefrom. The tank includes a tank assembly having a first wall that bounds and defines a first compartment for carrying a load therein and a second wall spaced outwardly from at least a portion of the first wall; wherein a second compartment is defined between the first wall and the second wall. The tank assembly includes an air piping system that is selectively actuated to place the first compartment and the second compartment under a substantially similar or substantially equal air pressure. In one example the air piping system pumps air into the first compartment and the second compartment. In another example the air piping system evacuates air from the first and second compartments.Type: GrantFiled: September 3, 2019Date of Patent: February 23, 2021Assignee: Mac Trailer Manufacturing, Inc.Inventor: Scott A. Kibler
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Patent number: 10919432Abstract: A tank and a method of carrying a load and discharging a load therefrom. The tank includes a tank assembly having a first wall that bounds and defines a first compartment for carrying a load therein and a second wall spaced outwardly from at least a portion of the first wall; wherein a second compartment is defined between the first wall and the second wall. The tank assembly includes an air piping system that is selectively actuated to place the first compartment and the second compartment under substantially similar or substantially equal air pressure. In one example the air piping system pumps air into the first compartment and the second compartment. In another example the air piping system evacuates air from the first and second compartments.Type: GrantFiled: September 3, 2019Date of Patent: February 16, 2021Assignee: Mac Trailer Manufacturing, Inc.Inventor: Scott A. Kibler
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Patent number: 10919431Abstract: A dry bulk tank and a method of carrying a load and discharging a load therefrom. The dry bulk tank includes a tank assembly having a first wall that bounds and defines a first compartment for carrying a load therein and a second wall spaced outwardly from at least a portion of the first wall; wherein a second compartment is defined between the first wall and the second wall. The tank assembly includes an air piping system that is selectively actuated to place the first compartment and the second compartment under substantially similar or substantially equal air pressure. In one example the air piping system pumps air into the first compartment and the second compartment. In another example the air piping system evacuates air from the first and second compartments.Type: GrantFiled: May 15, 2018Date of Patent: February 16, 2021Assignee: Mac Trailer Manufacturing, Inc.Inventor: Scott A. Kibler
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Patent number: 10913383Abstract: A dry bulk tank and a method of carrying a load and discharging a load therefrom. The dry bulk tank includes a tank assembly having a first wall that bounds and defines a first compartment for carrying a load therein and a second wall spaced outwardly from at least a portion of the first wall; wherein a second compartment is defined between the first wall and the second wall. The tank assembly includes an air piping system that is selectively actuated to place the first compartment and the second compartment under substantially similar or substantially equal air pressure. In one example the air piping system pumps air into the first compartment and the second compartment. In another example the air piping system evacuates air from the first and second compartments.Type: GrantFiled: May 15, 2018Date of Patent: February 9, 2021Assignee: Mac Trailer Manufacturing, Inc.Inventors: Scott A. Kibler, Allen Gordon
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Patent number: 10913623Abstract: A bulk tank trailer including an interior storage compartment, at least one straight rear wheel axle supporting a plurality of ground-engaging wheels and a longitudinally aligned discharge pipe in operative communication with the interior storage compartment is disclosed. The entire discharge pipe may be positioned above a transverse plane of the at least one straight rear wheel axle. A method of discharging particulate materials is also disclosed. The method includes filling an interior storage compartment on a bulk tank trailer with the particulate materials, positioning a straight discharge pipe above a straight rear wheel axle on the bulk tank trailer, moving the particulate materials from the interior storage compartment along the straight discharge pipe and discharging the particulate materials from the discharge pipe.Type: GrantFiled: July 23, 2020Date of Patent: February 9, 2021Assignee: Mac Trailer Manufacturing, Inc.Inventor: Allen Gordon
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Patent number: 10894501Abstract: A tank and a method of carrying a load and discharging a load therefrom. The tank includes a body having a first wall that bounds and defines a first compartment for carrying a load therein and a second wall spaced outwardly from at least a portion of the first wall; wherein a second compartment is defined between the first wall and the second wall. An air piping system is selectively actuated to place the first compartment and the second compartment under substantially similar or substantially equal air pressure. In one example the air piping system pumps air into the first compartment and the second compartment. In another example the air piping system evacuates air from the first and second compartments.Type: GrantFiled: September 3, 2019Date of Patent: January 19, 2021Assignee: Mac Trailer Manufacturing, Inc.Inventor: Scott A. Kibler
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Patent number: 10875587Abstract: An air fairing device is connected below the bottom a frameless trailer to improve aerodynamic efficiency and improve fuel economy. One embodiment of the air fairing device provides an air deflector positioned forward of a trolley which supports the frameless trailer at a rear end. A second embodiment of the air fairing device provides two deflectors mounted below the frameless trailer. The first deflector is attached and extends downward from an articulating arm, said arm connecting the trailer to a semi-tractor or truck. The second deflector connected to below the bottom of the frameless trailer and positioned rear of the first deflector and forward of the trolley. A third embodiment is similar to the second but further includes a third deflector positioned between two axles of the trolley.Type: GrantFiled: May 14, 2019Date of Patent: December 29, 2020Assignee: Mac Trailer Manufacturing, Inc.Inventors: Scott A. Kibler, Eric R. Sabo
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Patent number: 10857927Abstract: A dry bulk tank and a method of carrying a load and discharging a load therefrom. The dry bulk tank includes a tank assembly having a first wall that bounds and defines a first compartment for carrying a load therein and a second wall spaced outwardly from at least a portion of the first wall; wherein a second compartment is defined between the first wall and the second wall. The tank assembly includes an air piping system that is selectively actuated to place the first compartment and the second compartment under a substantially similar or substantially equal air pressure. In one example the air piping system pumps air into the first compartment and the second compartment. In another example the air piping system evacuates air from the first and second compartments.Type: GrantFiled: May 15, 2018Date of Patent: December 8, 2020Assignee: Mac Trailer Manufacturing, Inc.Inventor: Scott A. Kibler
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Patent number: 10857929Abstract: A tank and a method of holding a load and discharging a load therefrom. The tank includes a first wall that bounds and defines a first compartment for holding a load therein and a second wall spaced outwardly from at least a portion of the first wall; wherein a second compartment is defined between the first wall and the second wall. The tank assembly includes an air piping system that is selectively actuated to place the first compartment and the second compartment under substantially similar or substantially equal air pressure. In one example the air piping system pumps air into the first compartment and the second compartment. In another example the air piping system evacuates air from the first and second compartments.Type: GrantFiled: September 3, 2019Date of Patent: December 8, 2020Assignee: Mac Trailer Manufacturing, Inc.Inventors: Scott A. Kibler, Allen Gordon
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Patent number: 10857928Abstract: A tank and a method of carrying a load and discharging a load therefrom. The tank includes a tank having a first wall that bounds and defines a first compartment for carrying a load therein and a second wall spaced outwardly from at least a portion of the first wall; wherein a second compartment is defined between the first wall and the second wall. The tank assembly includes an air piping system that is selectively actuated to place the first compartment and the second compartment under equal air pressure. In one example the air piping system pumps air into the first compartment and the second compartment. In another example the air piping system evacuates air from the first and second compartments.Type: GrantFiled: September 3, 2019Date of Patent: December 8, 2020Assignee: Mac Trailer Manufacturing, Inc.Inventor: Scott A. Kibler
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Patent number: D930502Type: GrantFiled: April 24, 2018Date of Patent: September 14, 2021Assignee: MAC TRAILER MANUFACTURING, INC.Inventor: Michael A. Conny
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Patent number: D938305Type: GrantFiled: April 24, 2018Date of Patent: December 14, 2021Assignee: MAC TRAILER MANUFACTURING, INC.Inventor: Michael A. Conny