Patents Examined by Brian Fischmann
  • Patent number: 6257599
    Abstract: A tote-sled assembly includes spaced runners adapted to slide along malleable and hardened surfaces and having separate parts that are assembled in an end to end relationship and are overlapped by a detachable connector. The tote-sled assembly further includes a plurality of toothed wheels and detachable vertical struts adapted to reduce the overall size of a partially disassembled assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 2, 2000
    Date of Patent: July 10, 2001
    Inventors: Leigh Johnson, Stanley I. Mason, Jr.
  • Patent number: 6082743
    Abstract: A leveling system for leveling a recreational vehicle. A tire engaging, inflatable container can be utilized to provide a support surface under a tire of the vehicle. Then, the tire engaging, inflatable container can be at least partially inflated to establish the vehicle in a level position. The tire engaging, inflatable container can present a low profile configuration that allows a tire to be rolled on easily. In this manner, the tire engaging inflatable container is not pushed out of position by the tire. Through the use of a flexible, yet non-stretchable or non-elastic material, the tire engaging, inflatable container limits any bounciness which might normally be encountered when the vehicle is in a level position. A large surface area on the tire engaging, inflatable container permits a tire to be easily positioned on the surface without being concerned about exact positioning. Similarly, a large surface area permits more than one tire to be used to establish the vehicle in a level position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 3, 1998
    Date of Patent: July 4, 2000
    Assignee: TP-Jac, Inc.
    Inventor: Delbert Loyd Black