Patents by Inventor Kenneth T. Merrill, Jr.

Kenneth T. Merrill, 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).

  • Retractable trailer tongue support jack
    Patent number: 5087063
    Abstract: A combination, retractable jack and support apparatus for trailer tongues. The jack is pivotally connected to counterbalance which is used to raise or lower the support apparatus. The design provides a sturdy horizontal support for trailers in port, disconnected from towing vehicles; and a means to facilitate mechanical retraction of the support apparatus when coupling to a towing vehicle for road travel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 1990
    Date of Patent: February 11, 1992
    Inventor: Kenneth T. Merrill, Jr.