Patents by Inventor Boyd K. Steenblock

Boyd K. Steenblock 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).

  • Rotational breakaway trailer jack assembly and method of use
    Patent number: 8220833
    Abstract: A rotational jack assembly is provided to support a portion of a trailer. The jack assembly has a pivot mount with a pivot axis, a mounting plate rotatable about the pivot axis and a pin receptor with a first and second portion. The mounting plate carries a support assembly and a locking pin. The locking pin is engagable with the pin receptor, and adapted to move between the first and second portions of the pin receptor upon application of rotational force. A force activated locking assembly and a breakaway support assembly are also provided for supporting a portion of a trailer. A method of use for the rotational breakaway trailer jack assembly is also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 13, 2009
    Date of Patent: July 17, 2012
    Assignee: Dethmers Manufacturing Company
    Inventors: Billy J. Van Der Plaats, Boyd K. Steenblock
  • ROTATIONAL BREAKAWAY TRAILER JACK ASSEMBLY AND METHOD OF USE
    Publication number: 20090179400
    Abstract: A rotational jack assembly is provided to support a portion of a trailer. The jack assembly has a pivot mount with a pivot axis, a mounting plate rotatable about the pivot axis and a pin receptor with a first and second portion. The mounting plate carries a support assembly and a locking pin. The locking pin is engagable with the pin receptor, and adapted to move between the first and second portions of the pin receptor upon application of rotational force. A force activated locking assembly and a breakaway support assembly are also provided for supporting a portion of a trailer. A method of use for the rotational breakaway trailer jack assembly is also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 13, 2009
    Publication date: July 16, 2009
    Inventors: Billy J. Van Der Plaats, Boyd K. Steenblock