Patents by Inventor David H. Watenpaugh

David H. Watenpaugh 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: 7775542
    Abstract: An apparatus designed to aid in the lifting of support legs on fifth wheel travel trailers is herein disclosed. The device may be applied thereto one (1) or both front support legs of a fifth wheel trailer to aid in the lifting of support landing legs during the stowaway process, comprised of a ā€œUā€-shaped bracket and a retaining pin and fastener which fit around and through the bottom of the landing leg as provided as part of a trailer. A support arm is welded onto the face of the ā€œUā€-shaped bracket which is provided with a protective rubber tip. To use the invention, the trailer is attached to a tow vehicle as part of the customary towing process. During the landing leg stowaway process, the user simply removes the landing leg pin as provided with the trailer. Next, the leg is lifted using the invention until the leg is stowed in the upright position. This procedure ensures that the user's hands or fingers will not be pinched or crushed during the process.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 2, 2008
    Date of Patent: August 17, 2010
    Inventors: David H. Watenpaugh, Carla J. Watenpaugh