Patents by Inventor Todd J. Yost
Todd J. Yost 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).
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Patent number: 11173760Abstract: A jack assembly for a towed vehicle is provided. The jack assembly includes an outer tube, an inner tube supported for telescopic movement within the outer tube, a jack screw operatively engaging a jack nut within the inner tube, and a mounting assembly attached to the outer tube for attaching the jack assembly to the towed vehicle. A cover may be positioned over a portion of the outer tube attached to the mounting assembly and supported by the mounting assembly. An L-shaped release pin is utilized and accommodated by the cover. The mounting assembly may be adjustable in height along the outer tube. A reservoir may be provided to facilitate protection of the jack screw by ensuring its lubrication, and a foot having a convex bottom surface may be utilized.Type: GrantFiled: February 27, 2020Date of Patent: November 16, 2021Assignee: DUTTON-LAINSON COMPANYInventors: Joseph C. Downs, Brad Nels Christensen, Todd J. Yost, Zane Alexander Norton
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Publication number: 20200189339Abstract: A jack assembly for a towed vehicle is provided. The jack assembly includes an outer tube, an inner tube supported for telescopic movement within the outer tube, a jack screw operatively engaging a jack nut within the inner tube, and a mounting assembly attached to the outer tube for attaching the jack assembly to the towed vehicle. A cover may be positioned over a portion of the outer tube attached to the mounting assembly and supported by the mounting assembly. An L-shaped release pin is utilized and accommodated by the cover. The mounting assembly may be adjustable in height along the outer tube. A reservoir may be provided to facilitate protection of the jack screw by ensuring its lubrication, and a foot having a convex bottom surface may be utilized.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 27, 2020Publication date: June 18, 2020Inventors: Joseph C. Downs, Brad Nels Christensen, Todd J. Yost, Zane Alexander Norton
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Patent number: 10640343Abstract: A winch assembly includes a base having first and second sides, a first shaft supported by the base and supporting a gear and a reel, and a second shaft supported by the base and supporting a ratchet gear. The ratchet gear meshes with the gear and a pawl, and a handle is attached to the second shaft for rotation thereof. The winch includes a cover having a top movable between first and second positions and first and second sides rotatably supporting the top. The first side may include a first arm extending toward and engaging a second arm extending from the second side. The top may include hooks for engaging a shaft extending between the sides of the cover. The sides of the cover may each include at least one retainer clip and the top includes corresponding lugs for engaging the at least one retainer clips.Type: GrantFiled: July 19, 2018Date of Patent: May 5, 2020Assignee: DUTTON-LAINSON COMPANYInventors: Brad Nels Christensen, Brandon William Miller, Zane Alexander Norton, Todd J. Yost, Jeffrey L. Dobbins, Milan Norton, Bang Brian Tran
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Patent number: 10611201Abstract: A jack assembly for a towed vehicle is provided. The jack assembly includes an outer tube, an inner tube supported for telescopic movement within the outer tube, a jackscrew operatively engaging a jack nut within the inner tube, and a mounting assembly attached to the outer tube for attaching the jack assembly to the towed vehicle. A cover may be positioned over a portion of the outer tube attached to the mounting assembly and supported by the mounting assembly. An L-shaped release pin is utilized and accommodated by the cover. The mounting assembly may be adjustable in height along the outer tube. A reservoir may be provided to facilitate protection of the jackscrew by ensuring its lubrication, and a foot having a convex bottom surface may be utilized.Type: GrantFiled: March 15, 2018Date of Patent: April 7, 2020Assignee: DUTTON-LAINSON COMPANYInventors: Joseph C. Downs, Brad Nels Christensen, Todd J. Yost, Zane Alexander Norton
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Publication number: 20200024112Abstract: A winch assembly includes a base having first and second sides, a first shaft supported by the base and supporting a gear and a reel, and a second shaft supported by the base and supporting a ratchet gear. The ratchet gear meshes with the gear and a pawl, and a handle is attached to the second shaft for rotation thereof. The winch includes a cover having a top movable between first and second positions and first and second sides rotatably supporting the top. The first side may include a first arm extending toward and engaging a second arm extending from the second side. The top may include hooks for engaging a shaft extending between the sides of the cover. The sides of the cover may each include at least one retainer clip and the top includes corresponding lugs for engaging the at least one retainer clips.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 19, 2018Publication date: January 23, 2020Inventors: Brad Nels Christensen, Brandon William Miller, Zane Alexander Norton, Todd J. Yost, Jeffrey L. Dobbins, Milan Norton, Bang Brian Tran
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Publication number: 20180264901Abstract: A jack assembly for a towed vehicle is provided. The jack assembly includes an outer tube, an inner tube supported for telescopic movement within the outer tube, a jackscrew operatively engaging a jack nut within the inner tube, and a mounting assembly attached to the outer tube for attaching the jack assembly to the towed vehicle. A cover may be positioned over a portion of the outer tube attached to the mounting assembly and supported by the mounting assembly. An L-shaped release pin is utilized and accommodated by the cover. The mounting assembly may be adjustable in height along the outer tube. A reservoir may be provided to facilitate protection of the jackscrew by ensuring its lubrication, and a foot having a convex bottom surface may be utilized.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 15, 2018Publication date: September 20, 2018Inventors: Joseph C. Downs, Brad Nels Christensen, Todd J. Yost, Zane Alexander Norton
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Patent number: D867713Type: GrantFiled: May 4, 2018Date of Patent: November 19, 2019Assignee: DUTTON-LAINSON COMPANYInventors: Brad Nels Christensen, Brandon William Miller, Zane Alexander Norton, Todd J. Yost, Jeffrey L. Dobbins, Milan Norton, Bang Brian Tran
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Patent number: D867714Type: GrantFiled: May 4, 2018Date of Patent: November 19, 2019Assignee: DUTTON-LAINSON COMPANYInventors: Brad Nels Christensen, Brandon William Miller, Zane Alexander Norton, Todd J. Yost, Jeffrey L. Dobbins, Milan Norton, Bang Brian Tran
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Patent number: D871973Type: GrantFiled: May 4, 2018Date of Patent: January 7, 2020Assignee: DUTTON-LAINSON COMPANYInventors: Brad Nels Christensen, Todd J. Yost