Patents by Inventor Jack M. Decker

Jack M. Decker has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Vehicle with slide-out room
    Patent number: 6048016
    Abstract: A motor home has a slide-out room movable between extended and retracted positions with a slide-out assembly that supports the outside of the room. A longitudinal skid pad assembly supports the inside of the room on the floor of the motor home. Latches on the side walls of the motor home engage anchors secured to the floor of the motor homes to retain the room in the retracted position. Connectors having vertical and horizontal adjusting structures mount the room on the slide-out assembly to permit adjustment of the position of the room relative to the side wall and floor of the motor home.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 27, 1998
    Date of Patent: April 11, 2000
    Assignee: Winnebago Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Steven D. Futrell, Jack M. Decker
  • Recreational vehicle with slide-out room
    Patent number: 5785373
    Abstract: A motor home has a slide-out room movable between extended and retracted positions with a slide-out assembly that supports the outside of the room. A longitudinal skid pad assembly supports the inside of the room on the floor of the motor home. Latches on the side walls of the motor home engage anchors secured to the floor of the motor homes to retain the room in the retracted position. Connectors having vertical and horizontal adjusting structures mount the room on the slide-out assembly to permit adjustment of the position of the room relative to the side wall and floor of the motor home.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 30, 1996
    Date of Patent: July 28, 1998
    Assignee: Winnebago Industries
    Inventors: Steven D. Futrell, Jack M. Decker