Patents by Inventor Randy McDougall

Randy McDougall 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).

  • Pneumatically assisted tractor trailer attachment assembly
    Patent number: 6874803
    Abstract: A gooseneck for connecting a tractor and a trailer for transportation includes a support arm. The support arm has a first end that is pivotally coupled to a fifth wheel of the tractor. The support arm is pivotable to raise and lower a second end of the support arm relative to a tractor bed. A generally downwardly extending portion is coupled to the second end of the support arm for releasably attaching to a forward end of the trailer. A pneumatic assembly is coupled to the support arm. The pneumatic assembly is in communication with the tractor bed to lift and lower the generally downwardly extending portion relative to the tractor bed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 31, 2002
    Date of Patent: April 5, 2005
    Assignee: BWS Manufacturing Ltd.
    Inventors: Randy McDougall, Barry Foshay
  • Pneumatically assisted tractor trailer attachment assembly
    Publication number: 20040084874
    Abstract: A gooseneck for connecting a tractor and a trailer for transportation includes a support arm. The support arm has a first end that is pivotally coupled to a fifth wheel of the tractor. The support arm is pivotable to raise and lower a second end of the support arm relative to a tractor bed. A generally downwardly extending portion is coupled to the second end of the support arm for releasably attaching to a forward end of the trailer. A pneumatic assembly is coupled to the support arm. The pneumatic assembly is in communication with the tractor bed to lift and lower the generally downwardly extending portion relative to the tractor bed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 31, 2002
    Publication date: May 6, 2004
    Inventors: Randy McDougall, Barry Foshay