Patents by Inventor Anthoney D. Pidgeon

Anthoney D. Pidgeon 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).

  • Retractable fifth wheel pull handle
    Patent number: 4946183
    Abstract: A pull handle for a fifth wheel utilizes a sliding connection to the operating handle of the locking jaw of the fifth wheel. A retractor spring biases the pull handle inwardly along the sliding connection such that the pull handle assumes a position which will not engage the tires of the tractor with the lock mechanism open, regardless of the adjustment of the suspension of the tractor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 15, 1988
    Date of Patent: August 7, 1990
    Assignee: Fontaine Fifth Wheel Company
    Inventors: W. D. Benson, Hollis L. Cahela, William N. Kirkland, Anthoney D. Pidgeon