Patents by Inventor Carl F. Mahnke, Jr.

Carl F. Mahnke, Jr. 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).

  • Method and means for towing a vehicle
    Patent number: 4010858
    Abstract: A means for towing a vehicle comprises a towing cushion which is positioned between the towing member and the body structure for preventing the member from engaging the body structure. The towing cushion comprises an elongated yieldable, compressible cushion member extending transversely of the vehicle between the vehicle body and the towing member. The method of the present invention comprises securing a towing member to the vehicle and placing the towing cushion between the towing member and the vehicle to prevent injury to the vehicle body during lifting of the cable.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 14, 1975
    Date of Patent: March 8, 1977
    Assignee: Vicar Industries Incorporated
    Inventor: Carl F. Mahnke, Jr.