Patents by Inventor Walter E. Hofius

Walter E. Hofius 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: 4887359
    Abstract: A level sensor usable in a vehicle leveling and stabilizing apparatus particularly adapted for use with a motor home to level and stabilize the vehicle upon irregular terrain preparatory to camping or such activity. The apparatus includes a plurality of jack stand assemblies, one associated with each vehicle quadrant. Level sensors are connected to the motor vehicle to indicate level or off-level condition from front to rear and from side to side. A control panel within the vehicle carries the power unit controls and level indicators lamps. The level sensor includes a plate like pendulum suspended within a housing and constrained for back and forth pivotal movement in a fixed path. Electrical contacts are disposed on either side of the pendulum for making or breaking an electrical circuit responsive to pivotal movement of a pendulum as occurs when the housing is placed in an off level condition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 18, 1988
    Date of Patent: December 19, 1989
    Inventor: Walter E. Hofius
  • Patent number: 4784400
    Abstract: A vehicle leveling and stabilizing apparatus particularly adapted for use with a motor home to level and stabilize the vehicle upon irregular terrain preparatory to camping or such activity. The apparatus includes a plurality of jack stand assemblies, one associated with each vehicle quadrant. The jack stand assemblies are operated by double-acting hydraulic power units operable from the cab of the vehicle. Level sensors are connected to the motor vehicle to indicate level or off-level condition from front to rear and from side to side. A control panel within the vehicle carries the power unit controls and level indicators lamps.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 9, 1987
    Date of Patent: November 15, 1988
    Inventor: Walter E. Hofius