Patents by Inventor Daniel R. Nickles

Daniel R. Nickles 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: 4877265
    Abstract: An adjustable height roll-over bar is provided in which the cross-piece is separate from the vertical members. The height of the roll-over bar is adjusted by adjusting the connection between the cross piece and the roll-over bar. The three embodiments for this connection are taught: First, corner brackets are provided and an extension can be added between the vertical member and the corner bracket to increase the height of the roll-over bar. One corner bracket leg is longer than the other to compensate for the difference in horizontal distance between the vertical member and the vertical member plus extension when the vertical members are angled. The same corner brackets can be used at either height simply by flipping the corner bracket end-for-end to adjust the position of the long leg. In the second embodiment, the vertical members and the cross piece each are provided with angled engagement surfaces, preferably 45 degrees.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 29, 1988
    Date of Patent: October 31, 1989
    Assignee: Deere & Company
    Inventors: Stanley J. DeBraal, Daniel R. Nickles