Patents by Inventor John Cruze Silva, Jr.

John Cruze Silva, Jr. 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: 4087008
    Abstract: A tow dolly for hauling motor vehicles is provided having a frame with a tow hitch mounted at the forward portion thereof, a pair of wheels mounted on the frame, a crane pivotably mounted on the frame above the axis of the wheels, a bumper bar mounted on the upper portion of the crane substantially parallel with the axis of the wheels and pivotably upwardly and downwardly on the crane, a pair of derrick arms pivotably mounted at the lower portion of the triangular frame, the free end portion of each derrick arm being connected to the bumper bar by a vehicle support strap, hooking means connected respectively to the bumper bar and the free end portions of said derrick arms, means for pivotably lowering the crane, bumper bar, derrick arms and hooks for engaging the vehicle at one end thereof and winching means for pivotably lifting and holding the crane and thus the bumper bar, derrick arms, hooks and the vehicle and upwardly with respect to said dolly wheels to enable towing of the vehicle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 28, 1976
    Date of Patent: May 2, 1978
    Inventor: John Cruze Silva, Jr.