Patents by Inventor Chad Elkins

Chad Elkins 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).

  • Publication number: 20240111103
    Abstract: Devices such as multiports comprising connection ports with associated securing features and methods for making the same are disclosed. In one embodiment, the device comprises a shell, at least one connection port, at least one securing feature passageway, and at least one securing feature. The at least one connection port is disposed on the multiport with the at least one connection port comprising an optical connector opening extending from an outer surface of the multiport to a cavity of the multiport and defining a connection port passageway. The at least one securing feature is associated with the connection port passageway, and the at least one securing feature is disposed within a portion of the at least one securing feature passageway.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 14, 2023
    Publication date: April 4, 2024
    Inventors: Thierry Luc Alain Dannoux, Robert Bruce Elkins, II, Joel Christopher Rosson, Dayne Wilcox, Michael Wimmer, Shane Chad Woody, Zhiye Zhang
  • Publication number: 20060108771
    Abstract: A device designed to facilitate and permit the precise and easy alignment of a vehicle and a trailer. The invention relates to the field of trailer hitch guide mechanisms and more specifically, pertains to a new trailer hitch guide apparatus to aid the operator of a vehicle in attaining the proper alignment of a vehicle's tow hitch to a trailer hitch coupler regardless of trailer function, size or design. Such coupling is achieved through the use of a position indicator, that may be mounted on said vehicle or trailer, and a guidance marker, which may also be mounted to either vehicle or trailer. As such the invention is functional utilizing a variety of vehicles and trailer configurations.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 19, 2004
    Publication date: May 25, 2006
    Inventors: Mike Elkins, Mark Elkins, Chad Elkins