Patents by Inventor James C. Hettwer

James C. Hettwer 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).

  • Patent number: 5022697
    Abstract: A method and system is provided for blocking the access opening to a loading ramp storage space in a truck body to prevent theft of the ramp. The system employs a pair of telescoped blocking members having forks on the distal ends thereof. The forks are adapted to engage opposed frame members at the access opening. One of the blocking members has a series of holes therethrough to receive the hasp of a lock to limit telescopic movement of the blocking members. With the forks in place on the opposed frame members and the lock hasp in place the blocking members extend across the access opening and prevent removal of the ramp.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 20, 1990
    Date of Patent: June 11, 1991
    Assignee: U-Haul International, Inc.
    Inventor: James C. Hettwer