Patents by Inventor Abraham Harms

Abraham Harms 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).

  • Dovetail actuating mechanism
    Patent number: 10759323
    Abstract: A cargo transporting apparatus includes a flatbed portion and a dovetail portion connected by a hinge. A hinge actuating mechanism includes first and second rigid linkages, the first longitudinal ends of which are connected by a first pivot, and the second longitudinal ends of which, respectively, are pivotably connected to the flatbed portion at a second pivot and the dovetail portion at a third pivot. A linear actuator is connected between one of the rigid linkages and either the flatbed portion or the dovetail portion. In a retracted position, the linear actuator causes the first pivot to be positioned above a line between the second and third pivots and raising of the dovetail portion. In an extended position, the linear actuator causes the first pivot to be positioned below a line between the second and third pivots and lowering of the dovetail portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 30, 2017
    Date of Patent: September 1, 2020
    Assignee: Norstar Holdings, LLC
    Inventors: Abraham Harms, Wade Gerritt VanNoord