Patents by Inventor Chad T. Barker

Chad T. Barker 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).

  • Patent number: 6928757
    Abstract: In combination a mount frame adapted to be attached to a vehicle and a snowplow assembly. The mount frame comprises a pair of detachable receivers which receive a pair of horns extending rearwardly from the snowplow assembly. The snowplow assembly comprises an A-frame, a trunnion and a lift frame. A blade is attached to the front of the A-frame. A pair of spaced stand assemblies, each including a latching mechanism, support the snowplow assembly when the mount frame is separated from the snowplow assembly. The latching mechanisms secure the snowplow assembly to the mount frame.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 9, 2003
    Date of Patent: August 16, 2005
    Assignee: Douglas Dynamics, L.L.C.
    Inventors: David N. Bloxdorf, Chad T. Barker, James R. Doornek, Steven L. Klug, Steven P. Radomski
  • Publication number: 20040172858
    Abstract: In combination a mount frame adapted to be attached to a vehicle and a snowplow assembly. The mount frame comprises a pair of detachable receivers which receive a pair of horns extending rearwardly from the snowplow assembly. The snowplow assembly comprises an A-frame, a trunnion and a lift frame. A blade is attached to the front of the A-frame. A pair of spaced stand assemblies, each including a latching mechanism, support the snowplow assembly when the mount frame is separated from the snowplow assembly. The latching mechanisms secure the snowplow assembly to the mount frame.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 19, 2004
    Publication date: September 9, 2004
    Applicant: Douglas Dynamics, Inc.
    Inventors: David N. Bloxdorf, Chad T. Barker, James R. Doornek, Steven L. Klug, Steven P. Radomski
  • Patent number: 6711837
    Abstract: In combination a mount frame adapted to be attached to a vehicle and a snowplow assembly. The mount frame comprises a pair of detachable receivers which receive a pair of horns extending rearwardly from the snowplow assembly. The snowplow assembly comprises an A-frame, a trunnion and a lift frame. A blade is attached to the front of the A-frame. A pair of spaced stand assemblies, each including a latching mechanism, support the snowplow assembly when the mount frame is separated from the snowplow assembly. The latching mechanisms secure the snowplow assembly to the mount frame.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 28, 2003
    Date of Patent: March 30, 2004
    Assignee: Douglas Dynamics, L.L.C.
    Inventors: David N. Bloxdorf, Chad T. Barker, James R. Doornek, Steven L. Klug, Steven P. Radomski
  • Publication number: 20030140529
    Abstract: In combination a mount frame adapted to be attached to a vehicle and a snowplow assembly. The mount frame comprises a pair of detachable receivers which receive a pair of horns extending rearwardly from the snowplow assembly. The snowplow assembly comprises an A-frame, a trunnion and a lift frame. A blade is attached to the front of the A-frame. A pair of spaced stand assemblies, each including a latching mechanism, support the snowplow assembly when the mount frame is separated from the snowplow assembly. The latching mechanisms secure the snowplow assembly to the mount frame.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 28, 2003
    Publication date: July 31, 2003
    Applicant: Douglas Dynamics Inc.
    Inventors: David N. Bloxdorf, Chad T. Barker, James R. Doornek, Steven L. Klug, Steven P. Radomski
  • Publication number: 20030093927
    Abstract: In combination a mount frame adapted to be attached to a vehicle and a snowplow assembly. The mount frame comprises a pair of detachable receivers which receive a pair of horns extending rearwardly from the snowplow assembly. The snowplow assembly comprises an A-frame, a trunnion and a lift frame. A blade is attached to the front of the A-frame. A pair of spaced stand assemblies, each including a latching mechanism, support the snowplow assembly when the mount frame is separated from the snowplow assembly. The latching mechanisms secure the snowplow assembly to the mount frame.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 9, 2003
    Publication date: May 22, 2003
    Applicant: Douglas Dynamics, Inc.
    Inventors: David N. Bloxdorf, Chad T. Barker, James R. Doornek, Steven L. Klug, Steven P. Radomski
  • Patent number: 6526677
    Abstract: In combination a mount frame adapted to be attached to a vehicle and a snowplow assembly. The mount frame comprises a pair of detachable receivers which receive a pair of horns extending rearwardly from the snowplow assembly. The snowplow assembly comprises an A-frame, a trunnion and a lift frame. A blade is attached to the front of the A-frame. A pair of spaced stand assemblies, each including a latching mechanism, support the snowplow assembly when the mount frame is separated from the snowplow assembly. The latching mechanisms secure the snowplow assembly to the mount frame.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 6, 2000
    Date of Patent: March 4, 2003
    Assignee: Douglas Dynamics, L.L.C.
    Inventors: David N. Bloxdorf, Chad T. Barker, James R. Doornek, Steven L. Klug, Steven P. Radomski
  • Patent number: 6050008
    Abstract: A vehicle mounted accessory unit assembly is provided that is removably mountable to a vehicle, the accessory assembly including a support frame having a first and second portion that are connected at a pivot point, with the pivot point enabling forces to be directed in such a way as to minimize the stresses on the vehicle to which the accessory unit assembly is attached. The accessory unit assembly further includes a wheel assembly to further minimize the stresses on the vehicle. The wheel assembly preferably includes a ground engaging wheel, a mounting member, a spring assembly and a dampener. A steering dampener is also utilized.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 12, 1997
    Date of Patent: April 18, 2000
    Assignee: Douglas Dynamics, L.L.C.
    Inventors: James R. Doornek, Steven L. Klug, Gerald E. Lutzke, Chad T. Barker, Christian T. Nielsen
  • Patent number: 6012240
    Abstract: A snowplow for selective attachment to a vehicle, comprising a frame, a blade attached to the frame, and a latching mechanism that is movable to first and second positions to allow selective engagement or disengagement of the snowplow with the vehicle. The latching mechanism is operable by a user from a location point remote from underneath the vehicle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 26, 1997
    Date of Patent: January 11, 2000
    Assignee: Douglas Dynamics, L.L.C.
    Inventors: Steven L. Klug, Jerald L Plyer, Chad T. Barker