Patents by Inventor Daniel P. DOODNAUTH

Daniel P. DOODNAUTH 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: 12251971
    Abstract: A trailer support safety stand may include a top plate, a base pad, a post assembly including first and second posts, and a height adjustment mechanism including a handle, a locking device, and a linkage providing a pivot point between the handle and locking device. The first post may include first opening(s) and the second post may include a second opening. The first and second posts may telescope within each other such that the first and second opening(s) can align. The height adjustment mechanism may adjust a height of the post assembly such that when the handle is rotated around the pivot point and toward the post assembly, the locking device may be inserted through the aligned first and second openings, and when the handle is rotated around the pivot point and away from the post assembly, the locking device may be removed from the aligned first and second openings.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 28, 2022
    Date of Patent: March 18, 2025
    Assignee: GLOBAL INDUSTRIAL DISTRIBUTION INC.
    Inventors: Bruce B. Zutler, Harry E. Wellington, Daniel P. Doodnauth, James T. Sloat, Christopher S. Quilla
  • Publication number: 20250050929
    Abstract: A toe guard for use on a wheel assembly may include a first and second sidewall, each sidewall including an opening configured to engage with an axle of the wheel assembly. The toe guard further comprising a front plate configured to protect the wheel assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 28, 2024
    Publication date: February 13, 2025
    Applicant: GLOBAL INDUSTRIAL DISTRIBUTION INC.
    Inventors: Bruce B. ZUTLER, Harry E. WELLINGTON, Kevin CHOW, Daniel P. DOODNAUTH, Richard B. LEEDS
  • Patent number: 12128942
    Abstract: A toe guard for use on a wheel assembly may include a first and second sidewall, each sidewall including an opening configured to engage with an axle of the wheel assembly. The first and second sidewalls may each further include one or more notches. The toe guard may further include a first locking pin configured to engage with at least one of the notches of the first and second sidewalls. Additionally, the toe guard may include one or more support plates connecting the first and second sidewalls, and a front plate configured to engage with at least one of the support plates or connect with at least one of the sidewalls.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 6, 2023
    Date of Patent: October 29, 2024
    Assignee: GLOBAL INDUSTRIAL DISTRIBUTION INC.
    Inventors: Bruce B. Zutler, Harry E. Wellington, Kevin Chow, Daniel P. Doodnauth, Richard B. Leeds
  • Publication number: 20240140514
    Abstract: A toe guard for use on a wheel assembly may include a first and second sidewall, each sidewall including an opening configured to engage with an axle of the wheel assembly. The first and second sidewalls may each further include one or more notches. The toe guard may further include a first locking pin configured to engage with at least one of the notches of the first and second sidewalls. Additionally, the toe guard may include one or more support plates connecting the first and second sidewalls, and a front plate configured to engage with at least one of the support plates or connect with at least one of the sidewalls.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 6, 2023
    Publication date: May 2, 2024
    Applicant: GLOBAL INDUSTRIAL DISTRIBUTION INC.
    Inventors: Bruce B. ZUTLER, Harry E. WELLINGTON, Kevin CHOW, Daniel P. DOODNAUTH, Richard B. LEEDS
  • Patent number: 11807287
    Abstract: A toe guard for use on a wheel assembly may include a first and second sidewall, each sidewall including an opening configured to engage with an axle of the wheel assembly. The first and second sidewalls may each further include one or more notches. The toe guard may further include a first locking pin configured to engage with at least one of the notches of the first and second sidewalls. Additionally, the toe guard may include one or more support plates connecting the first and second sidewalls, and a front plate configured to engage with at least one of the support plates or connect with at least one of the sidewalls.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 15, 2022
    Date of Patent: November 7, 2023
    Assignee: GLOBAL INDUSTRIAL DISTRIBUTION INC.
    Inventors: Bruce B. Zutler, Harry E. Wellington, Kevin Chow, Daniel P. Doodnauth, Richard B. Leeds
  • Publication number: 20230347698
    Abstract: A trailer support safety stand may include a top plate, a base pad, a post assembly including first and second posts, and a height adjustment mechanism including a handle, a locking device, and a linkage providing a pivot point between the handle and locking device. The first post may include first opening(s) and the second post may include a second opening. The first and second posts may telescope within each other such that the first and second opening(s) can align. The height adjustment mechanism may adjust a height of the post assembly such that when the handle is rotated around the pivot point and toward the post assembly, the locking device may be inserted through the aligned first and second openings, and when the handle is rotated around the pivot point and away from the post assembly, the locking device may be removed from the aligned first and second openings.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 28, 2022
    Publication date: November 2, 2023
    Inventors: Bruce B. ZUTLER, Harry E. WELLINGTON, Daniel P. DOODNAUTH, James T. SLOAT, Christopher S. QUILLA
  • Publication number: 20230331274
    Abstract: A toe guard for use on a wheel assembly may include a first and second sidewall, each sidewall including an opening configured to engage with an axle of the wheel assembly. The first and second sidewalls may each further include one or more notches. The toe guard may further include a first locking pin configured to engage with at least one of the notches of the first and second sidewalls. Additionally, the toe guard may include one or more support plates connecting the first and second sidewalls, and a front plate configured to engage with at least one of the support plates or connect with at least one of the sidewalls.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 15, 2022
    Publication date: October 19, 2023
    Inventors: Bruce B. ZUTLER, Harry E. WELLINGTON, Kevin CHOW, Daniel P. DOODNAUTH, Richard B. LEEDS
  • Patent number: D1062141
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 29, 2022
    Date of Patent: February 11, 2025
    Assignee: GLOBAL INDUSTRIAL DISTRIBUTION INC.
    Inventors: Bruce B. Zutler, Harry E. Wellington, Kevin Chow, Daniel P. Doodnauth, Richard B. Leeds