Patents by Inventor David H. Eaton

David H. Eaton 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).

  • Powered, folding ramp for minivan
    Publication number: 20020159871
    Abstract: A drive mechanism under the floor of a minivan is coupled to the folding ramp by a rotating arm linkage, also located beneath the floor. The extension of the folding ramp is partially controlled by dynamic braking, i.e. using the electric motor as a generator and coupling the motor to an electrical load.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 27, 2001
    Publication date: October 31, 2002
    Applicant: Vantage Mobility International, LLC;
    Inventors: Steven P. Ungetheim, William E. Gest, David H. Eaton