Patents by Inventor Scott T. Blanford

Scott T. Blanford 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).

  • Dump bed connection apparatus and vehicles including same
    Patent number: 7770981
    Abstract: An apparatus connects a dump bed to a frame structure of a vehicle and facilitates tipping of the dump bed in a selected one of a plurality of directions from a load carrying position. The apparatus includes a ball joint assembly. The ball joint assembly is configured to selectively facilitate tipping of the dump bed as directed by an actuator. Vehicles including a ball joint assembly are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 17, 2008
    Date of Patent: August 10, 2010
    Assignee: Honda Motor Company, Ltd.
    Inventors: Darin D. King, Scott T. Blanford
  • Dump Bed Connection Apparatus And Vehicles Including Same
    Publication number: 20100066152
    Abstract: An apparatus connects a dump bed to a frame structure of a vehicle and facilitates tipping of the dump bed in a selected one of a plurality of directions from a load carrying position. The apparatus includes a ball joint assembly. The ball joint assembly is configured to selectively facilitate tipping of the dump bed as directed by an actuator. Vehicles including a ball joint assembly are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 17, 2008
    Publication date: March 18, 2010
    Inventors: Darin D. King, Scott T. Blanford