Patents Assigned to Towing Technologies, Inc.
  • Wheel lift towing dolly
    Patent number: 5013209
    Abstract: A towable dolly having a wheel lift mechanism for towing a vehicle by lifting the towed vehicle by its wheels so that contact with the vehicle's bumper, undercarriage, or axle is avoided and the vehicle rides on its own suspension system. The towing dolly is provided with an inclined rail carrying a carriage with a wheel lift mechanism extending generally horizontally and rearwardly therefrom as the carriage moves along the rail. An inflatable bag may be used to assist the wheel lift, or in lieu thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 14, 1989
    Date of Patent: May 7, 1991
    Assignee: Towing Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Mardon DeMichele, Jules G. Patout