Patents Assigned to Norco Industries, Inc.
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Patent number: 8985631Abstract: A trailer frame including an axle section having two spaced longitudinal frame members connected by at least one cross member, the longitudinal frame members each having a first end and a second end; a rear section attachable to the axle section; and a dimple assemble joining the axle section to the rear section, the dimple assembly including a dimple pattern formed on each frame member of the axle assembly, the dimple pattern on the axle assembly defining a first dimple axis, and a dimple pattern formed on one end of the rear section and nestable within the dimple pattern formed on the axle section, the dimple pattern on the rear section defining a second dimple axis offset relative to the first dimple axis to create a camber between the axle section and the rear section when the first dimple is nested within the second dimple pattern.Type: GrantFiled: June 4, 2013Date of Patent: March 24, 2015Assignee: Norco Industries, Inc.Inventor: Bernard F. Garceau
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Patent number: 8967722Abstract: In one aspect, the subject embodiments are directed to a seat that includes a seat bottom and a seat back, wherein the seat back is pivotable with respect to the seat bottom about one or more pivots. A linkage assembly is employed that is coupled to each of the one or more pivots. The linkage assembly includes a linking component that has a first location mounted to the seat bottom and a second location mounted to the seat back. A cam is coupled to the seat back location, wherein a dowel is permanently affixed to the cam. An end distal from the cam, a pin extends perpendicularly from the dowel and is angled at between 20 and 70 degrees upward from a plane formed by an arm channel.Type: GrantFiled: September 30, 2011Date of Patent: March 3, 2015Assignee: Norco Industries, Inc.Inventors: Alan Neterer, Ron Dick
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Patent number: 8967694Abstract: A drive assembly for a slide out in an expandable enclosure, the drive assembly comprising a beam attachable to the slide out, the beam having a first row of teeth and a second row of teeth thereon, the first row of teeth and the second row of teeth extending parallel to each other on opposite sides of the beam wherein the teeth in the first row of teeth are offset relative to the teeth in the second row of teeth and a drive gear having a first gear wheel engagable with the first row of teeth and a second gear wheel engagable with the second row of teeth, and an actuator coupled to the beam to selectively extend and retract the beam.Type: GrantFiled: November 11, 2011Date of Patent: March 3, 2015Assignee: Norco Industries, Inc.Inventor: Bernard F. Garceau
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Publication number: 20140117297Abstract: A stabilizer jack for stabilizing a recreational vehicle includes a channel having longitudinally extending side flanges and an end defining an aperture. A trunnion including a threaded bore is at least partially disposed within the channel for movement along the side flanges. A drive screw extends through the end aperture and engages the threaded bore of the trunnion. A support leg including a foot pad is rotatably connected to the trunnion. A link is hingedly connected to the support leg and the channel.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 26, 2012Publication date: May 1, 2014Applicant: NORCO INDUSTRIES, INC.Inventor: Bernard F. GARCEAU
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Publication number: 20140061555Abstract: An extension has a main extension body with a first extension end and a second extension end, an extension passage is defined there between. An annular extension recess is formed about the extension passage at the first extension end. An annular extension flange is formed about the extension passage at the second extension end. A saddle has a main saddle body with a first saddle end and a second saddle end with a saddle passage defined there between. An annular saddle flange is formed about the saddle passage at the second saddle end. A fastener has an elongate shaft with a first shaft end and a second shaft end. A head is at the first shaft end. A fastening engagement is about the second shaft end. The shaft is configured to be disposed within the saddle passage and the extension passage.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 30, 2012Publication date: March 6, 2014Applicant: NORCO INDUSTRIES, INC.Inventors: Matthew FLOURNOY, Andrew L. TALLMAN
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Publication number: 20140054427Abstract: A kingpin stabilizer having a kingpin-retaining bracket having a base plate and upwardly extending walls along at least two sides of the base plate. The upwardly extending walls and the base plate forming a receiving cavity with the upwardly extending walls spaced apart to fit said kingpin therebetween. At least one upwardly extending wall has a pin retainer. The stabilizer includes three telescoping legs extending from the pin-retaining bracket forming a tripod.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 22, 2013Publication date: February 27, 2014Applicant: Norco Industries, IncInventors: Bernard F. Garceau, Bori Krobot
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Patent number: 8608227Abstract: A slideout room leveling device for supporting and leveling a slideout room floor of a recreation vehicle. The device may have a base mounted to a threshold of the trailer frame and a support arm that has a friction reducing member mounted to the support arm. A spring member may be mounted on the base to assist in supporting and leveling the slideout room floor. The support arm of the slideout room supporting and leveling device may remain in continuous contact with the floor of a slideout room during extension and retraction in order to support and level the slideout room.Type: GrantFiled: August 8, 2008Date of Patent: December 17, 2013Assignee: Norco Industries, Inc.Inventor: Bernard F. Garceau
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Patent number: 8585017Abstract: A scissor jack assembly may have a base member for resting the jack assembly against a supporting surface and a support bracket assembly. First and second lower arm members may each be of an open channel construction with a width extending between a pair of outer sidewalls. One end of each lower arm member may be connected to the base plate. First and second upper arm members may each be of an open channel construction having a width extending between a pair of outer sidewalls. One end of each outer one end may be connected to the support bracket assembly. First and second trunnions may connect the upper arms with the lower arms. Each of the trunnions may include a bore. A rotatable shaft member may extend into the bores of the first and second trunnions.Type: GrantFiled: November 30, 2010Date of Patent: November 19, 2013Assignee: Norco Industries, Inc.Inventor: Bernard F. Garceau
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Patent number: 8491010Abstract: A trailer frame including an axle section having two spaced longitudinal frame members connected by at least one cross member, the longitudinal frame members each having a first end and a second end; a rear section attachable to the axle section; and a dimple assemble joining the axle section to the rear section, the dimple assembly including a dimple pattern formed on each frame member of the axle assembly, the dimple pattern on the axle assembly defining a first dimple axis, and a dimple pattern formed on one end of the rear section and nestable within the dimple pattern formed on the axle section, the dimple pattern on the rear section defining a second dimple axis offset relative to the first dimple axis to create a camber between the axle section and the rear section when the first dimple is nested within the second dimple pattern.Type: GrantFiled: November 11, 2011Date of Patent: July 23, 2013Assignee: Norco Industries, Inc.Inventor: Bernard F. Garceau
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Patent number: 8469049Abstract: A discharge extension assembly includes a main tube having at least first and second ends. The discharge extension assembly further includes at least one extension tube configured to telescope from within the main tube. The main tube and the at least one extension tube may include a plurality of collars that are configured to limit overextension of the at least one extension tube from the main tube. A first bracket is configured to mount to the first end of the main tube. A hinge assembly is configured to pivot the main tube and the at least one extension tube. The hinge assembly may include a stop and a sleeve slidably engaged with a shaft. The stop, the sleeve, and the shaft may be configured to limit movement of the sleeve. A second bracket may be configured to mount to the second end of the main tube.Type: GrantFiled: November 30, 2010Date of Patent: June 25, 2013Assignee: Norco Industries, Inc.Inventor: Bernard F. Garceau
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Publication number: 20130119694Abstract: A drive system for an expandable enclosure having a slide out, the drive system including a first guide, a second guide spaced from the first guide, a drive wheel supported between the first and second guides and inward thereof, and a belt operatively engaging the drive wheel and having a first end and a second end, where the first end extends outward from the drive wheel and over the first guide and the second end extends outward from the drive wheel and over the second guide, each of the ends being attachable to the slide out, where the drive wheel is rotatable to move the belt to move the slide out.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 11, 2011Publication date: May 16, 2013Applicant: Norco Industries, Inc.Inventor: Bernard F. Garceau
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Publication number: 20130119700Abstract: A drive assembly for a slide out in an expandable enclosure, the drive assembly comprising a beam attachable to the slide out, the beam having a first row of teeth and a second row of teeth thereon, the first row of teeth and the second row of teeth extending parallel to each other on opposite sides of the beam wherein the teeth in the first row of teeth are offset relative to the teeth in the second row of teeth and a drive gear having a first gear wheel engagable with the first row of teeth and a second gear wheel engagable with the second row of teeth, and an actuator coupled to the beam to selectively extend and retract the beam.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 11, 2011Publication date: May 16, 2013Applicant: Norco Industries, Inc.Inventor: Bernard F. Garceau
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Publication number: 20130119650Abstract: A trailer frame including an axle section having two spaced longitudinal frame members connected by at least one cross member, the longitudinal frame members each having a first end and a second end; a rear section attachable to the axle section; and a dimple assemble joining the axle section to the rear section, the dimple assembly including a dimple pattern formed on each frame member of the axle assembly, the dimple pattern on the axle assembly defining a first dimple axis, and a dimple pattern formed on one end of the rear section and nestable within the dimple pattern formed on the axle section, the dimple pattern on the rear section defining a second dimple axis offset relative to the first dimple axis to create a camber between the axle section and the rear section when the first dimple is nested within the second dimple pattern.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 11, 2011Publication date: May 16, 2013Applicant: Norco Industries, Inc.Inventor: Bernard F. Garceau
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Publication number: 20130087752Abstract: A lift jack includes a base assembly, a base support portion extending from the base assembly, air lift cylinder assembly engaging the base support portion, and a jack locking mechanism. The base support portion has at least one mechanical stop. The locking mechanism is securedly connected to the base assembly and has an adjustable extending member for engaging the at least one mechanical stop.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 10, 2011Publication date: April 11, 2013Applicant: NORCO INDUSTRIES, INC.Inventors: Michael Tallman, Matthew Flournoy
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Publication number: 20130076098Abstract: A convertible seat frame for a vehicle includes a frame component having at least a first end channel. The end channel has a base portion with at least one flange extending away from the base portion. A cross member is fixably attached to the end channel. The frame component may have a second end channel and the cross member may is fixably attached to the second end channel and extends between the first end channel and the second end channel. The frame component may be a seat back frame component or a seat bottom frame component. The cross members may be attached to the end channels by welding. Further, the convertible seat frame may include a second frame component having at least one support leg, and a hinge connected to the second frame component. The first frame component may be connected to the hinge.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 22, 2011Publication date: March 28, 2013Applicant: NORCO INDUSTRIES, INC.Inventor: Alan Neterer
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Patent number: 8365875Abstract: A tire chock having an at least partially threaded rod; a first trunnion having an aperture therethrough that receives the rod; first and second locking members, one locking member being rotatably fixed relative to the rod, the other locking member being rotatably fixed relative to the first trunnion. A tire chock may alternatively have an at least partially threaded rod; an upper trunnion rotatably attached to the rod; a lower trunnion threadedly attached to the rod, the lower trunnion translating axially relative to the rod upon rotation of the rod relative to the lower trunnion; a pair of linkage arms, the pair of linkage arms forming an X-shape, each linkage arm being connected to the lower trunnion by a drive arm and being connected to the upper trunnion by a support arm, wherein, as the rod is rotated relative to the lower trunnion, the linkage arms expand or contract.Type: GrantFiled: December 5, 2008Date of Patent: February 5, 2013Assignee: Norco Industries, Inc.Inventor: Bernard F. Garceau
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Patent number: D664477Type: GrantFiled: March 21, 2012Date of Patent: July 31, 2012Assignee: Norco Industries, Inc.Inventors: Bernard F. Garceau, Robert G. Chew
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Patent number: D675131Type: GrantFiled: May 1, 2012Date of Patent: January 29, 2013Assignee: Norco Industries, Inc.Inventors: Bernard F. Garceau, Robert G. Chew
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Patent number: D677197Type: GrantFiled: May 1, 2012Date of Patent: March 5, 2013Assignee: Norco Industries, Inc.Inventors: Bernard F. Garceau, Robert G. Chew
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Patent number: D683104Type: GrantFiled: August 30, 2012Date of Patent: May 21, 2013Assignee: Norco Industries, Inc.Inventors: Matthew Flournoy, Andrew L. Tallman