Patents Assigned to Ultimate Engineering, Ltd.
  • Patent number: 4815711
    Abstract: Apparatus for leveling a vehicle or the like comprising a power cylinder for selectively actuating the apparatus between a horizontal storage position and a vertical support position; mounting apparatus for fixedly mounting the power cylinder means on and beneath the vehicle; a piston operably associated with the power cylinder for upward and downward power driven movement relative thereto; and support apparatus pivotally connected to the piston for movement between a horizontal storage position and a vertical support position. The support apparatus includes a lowermost plate shoe for engaging the ground and a rigid leg extending upwardly from the shoe for connection to the piston rod. A pivot connection between the leg and the piston rod enables relative pivotal movement therebetween.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 31, 1987
    Date of Patent: March 28, 1989
    Assignee: Ultimate Engineering, Ltd.
    Inventors: Frank L. Bruno, Uwe H. Nordmann