Patents by Inventor Chad L. Burchett

Chad L. Burchett 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).

  • TRACTOR TRAILER GAP CONTROL SYSTEM
    Publication number: 20130297154
    Abstract: The present invention relates to an adjustable towing system and a method for adjusting a length of a longitudinally extending gap between a cab of a truck tractor and a trailer. The truck tractor is provided with at least one front axle, at least one rear axle, and a fifth wheel. The trailer provided with at least one axle and a kingpin. At least two of the fifth wheel, the kingpin, and the at least one axle are repositionable along the truck tractor or the trailer as the truck tractor tows the trailer, whereby the length of the gap is determined according to the position of the fifth wheel and the kingpin.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 17, 2011
    Publication date: November 7, 2013
    Applicant: VOLVO GROUP NORTH AMERICA, LLC
    Inventors: Chad L. Burchett, Arthur N. Fowler, Michael B. Pruden