Patents by Inventor Ted M. Atchley

Ted M. Atchley 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).

  • Truck with retractable canopy
    Patent number: 5797657
    Abstract: A truck includes a chassis with a body movably mounted to the chassis behind a cab. The body is movable between a first position generally parallel to the chassis and a second generally upright position with respect to the chassis. A canopy is movably mounted to the body. The canopy is movable between an extended position and a retracted position. In the extended position, the canopy extends outwardly from the body to cover the cab when said body is in the first position. The canopy is retractable to decrease the overall height of the truck when the body is in the generally upright second position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 24, 1997
    Date of Patent: August 25, 1998
    Assignee: Western Technology Services International, Inc.
    Inventors: John A. D'Amico, Ted M. Atchley