Patents by Inventor Paul Hanscom

Paul Hanscom 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: 7789426
    Abstract: An apparatus for stabilizing a stationary trailer with an adjustable length leg member. The apparatus comprises a ground engaging base plate which is attached to the end of the adjustable length leg member and has attachment means for one or more stabilizing members. The first end of the stabilizing member attaches to the ground engaging base plate and the second end of the stabilizing member attaches to an attachment member depending from the trailer. The attachment member is adapted to slidably receive the second end of the stabilizing member and comprises locking means for engaging the stabilizing member and locking the stabilizing member with respect to the attachment member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 19, 2008
    Date of Patent: September 7, 2010
    Inventor: Paul Hanscom
  • Patent number: 7789425
    Abstract: An apparatus for stabilizing a stationary trailer comprises a adjustable length leg member, which may comprise the jack stands or landing gear which come as originally installed equipment on the trailer. Alternatively, the adjustable length leg members may comprise various types of jacks which are later attached to the bottom of the trailer. The apparatus further comprises a ground engaging base plate which is attached to the end of the adjustable length leg member. The ground engaging base plate comprises attachment means for one or more stabilizer members. The first end of the stabilizing member attaches to the ground engaging base plate and the second end of the stabilizing member attaches to an attachment member depending from the bottom of the trailer. The attachment member is adapted to slidably receive the second end of the stabilizing member. The attachment member comprises locking means for engaging the stabilizing member and locking the stabilizing member with respect to the attachment member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 26, 2006
    Date of Patent: September 7, 2010
    Inventor: Paul Hanscom
  • Publication number: 20080217898
    Abstract: An apparatus for stabilizing a stationary trailer with an adjustable length leg member. The apparatus comprises a ground engaging base plate which is attached to the end of the adjustable length leg member and has attachment means for one or more stabilizing members. The first end of the stabilizing member attaches to the ground engaging base plate and the second end of the stabilizing member attaches to an attachment member depending from the trailer. The attachment member is adapted to slidably receive the second end of the stabilizing member and comprises locking means for engaging the stabilizing member and locking the stabilizing member with respect to the attachment member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 19, 2008
    Publication date: September 11, 2008
    Inventor: Paul Hanscom
  • Patent number: 7338052
    Abstract: An apparatus and method for stabilizing a stationary trailer. One embodiment of the device comprises a jack and a stabilizing member. The jack attaches to the bottom of the trailer, such that when the jack is extended, a base component of the jack engages the ground. A stabilizing member attaches at one end to the base of the jack and attaches at the other end to the bottom of the trailer. The length of the stabilizing member adjusts such that the stabilizing member has one length when the jack is in the raised position, and a second length when the jack is in the lowered position. The length of the stabilizing member may be locked such that the stabilizing member retains a particular length.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 26, 2004
    Date of Patent: March 4, 2008
    Inventor: Paul Hanscom
  • Publication number: 20070040370
    Abstract: An apparatus for stabilizing a stationary trailer comprises a adjustable length leg member, which may comprise the jack stands or landing gear which come as originally installed equipment on the trailer. Alternatively, the adjustable length leg members may comprise various types of jacks which are later attached to the bottom of the trailer. The apparatus further comprises a ground engaging base plate which is attached to the end of the adjustable length leg member. The ground engaging base plate comprises attachment means for one or more stabilizer members. The first end of the stabilizing member attaches to the ground engaging base plate and the second end of the stabilizing member attaches to an attachment member depending from the bottom of the trailer. The attachment member is adapted to slidably receive the second end of the stabilizing member. The attachment member comprises locking means for engaging the stabilizing member and locking the stabilizing member with respect to the attachment member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 26, 2006
    Publication date: February 22, 2007
    Inventor: Paul Hanscom
  • Publication number: 20060017241
    Abstract: An apparatus and method for stabilizing a stationary trailer. One embodiment of the device comprises a first jack and a stabilizing member, where the first jack comprises a first trailer engagement means, a first base, and a first extension means disposed between the first trailer engagement means and the first base. The first trailer engagement means is attached to the bottom of the trailer, such that the first extension means causes the first base to extend from a raised position generally adjacent to the bottom of the trailer to a first extended position, where the first base either engages the ground, or engages some other intermediate structure which, in turn, engages the ground. The stabilizing member comprises a first end and a second end. The first end comprises means for attachment to the first base and the second end comprises means for attachment to the bottom of the trailer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 26, 2004
    Publication date: January 26, 2006
    Inventor: Paul Hanscom