Patents by Inventor Danny McGlothlin

Danny McGlothlin 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).

  • Method and apparatus for raising and lowering a trailer
    Patent number: 7311331
    Abstract: A combination is disclosed having a trailer, telescoping support members, and a drive. The drive has a motor and a drive shaft, and the drive shaft has a first end portion affixed to a first cross member and a second end portion affixed to a second cross member. The first cross member is operably connected to means for moving the support members between raised and lowered positions. To install the drive on a trailer with a cross member, a segment of the cross member is removed and both ends of the drive shaft are affixed to portions of the remaining cross member. A kit having a drive and a template may be provided for retrofitting trailers. The template is a sheet that may be positioned on a cross member to determine locations for cuts and holes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 3, 2003
    Date of Patent: December 25, 2007
    Assignee: MCB Sales & Installation Services, Inc.
    Inventor: Danny McGlothlin
  • Method and apparatus for raising and lowering a trailer
    Publication number: 20050073130
    Abstract: A combination is disclosed having a trailer, telescoping support members, and a drive. The drive has a motor and a drive shaft, and the drive shaft has a first end portion affixed to a first cross member and a second end portion affixed to a second cross member. The first cross member is operably connected to means for moving the support members between raised and lowered positions. To install the drive on a trailer with a cross member, a segment of the cross member is removed and both ends of the drive shaft are affixed to portions of the remaining cross member. A kit having a drive and a template may be provided for retrofitting trailers. The template is a sheet that may be positioned on a cross member to determine locations for cuts and holes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 3, 2003
    Publication date: April 7, 2005
    Applicant: MCB Sales & Installation Services, Inc.
    Inventor: Danny McGlothlin