Patents by Inventor Craig Plate

Craig Plate 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).

  • Self-loading ramp for a wheeled vehicle
    Patent number: 5394583
    Abstract: A ramp for loading and unloading vehicles includes an elevated track assembly. A ramp assembly is mounted on the track assembly. The ramp has wheel support surfaces extending substantially an entire length of the ramp. A movable track is carried on the track assembly with the track extending a length of the assembly. The ramp is coupled to the track for the ramp to be urged by the track to slide on the assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 17, 1993
    Date of Patent: March 7, 1995
    Assignee: Vermeer Manufacturing Company
    Inventor: Craig Plate