Patents by Inventor David J. Klapper

David J. Klapper 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).

  • Door locking assembly
    Patent number: 11105125
    Abstract: A trailer locking assembly for locking a door of a trailer includes a lock rod pivoting about its axis of elongation within an upper and a lower bracket. A top and bottom cam attach to the top and bottom of the lock rod, respectively, and the top and bottom cams are configured to engage with corresponding keepers. A handle attached to the bottom cam beneath the door is configured to engage with a first latch assembly. The latch assembly may be configured to be released from an interior of the trailer. The first latch assembly may be attached to the lower bracket. The locking assembly may have a second latch assembly for holding the door open.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 7, 2017
    Date of Patent: August 31, 2021
    Assignee: Great Dane LLC
    Inventors: SoonDong Jung, Austin G. Farmer, David J. Klapper, Brad T. Windy
  • DOOR LOCKING ASSEMBLY
    Publication number: 20190010739
    Abstract: A trailer locking assembly for locking a door of a trailer includes a lock rod pivoting about its axis of elongation within an upper and a lower bracket. A top and bottom cam attach to the top and bottom of the lock rod, respectively, and the top and bottom cams are configured to engage with corresponding keepers. A handle attached to the bottom cam beneath the door is configured to engage with a first latch assembly. The latch assembly may be configured to be released from an interior of the trailer. The first latch assembly may be attached to the lower bracket. The locking assembly may have a second latch assembly for holding the door open.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 7, 2017
    Publication date: January 10, 2019
    Inventors: SoonDong Jung, Austin G. Farmer, David J. Klapper, Brad T. Windy
  • METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR SIMULTANEOUS APPLICATION OF SURFACE TREATMENT OF VEHICLE COMPONENTS
    Publication number: 20180186416
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for simultaneous application of surface treatment of components such as vehicle components is provided. A plurality of components is affixed via at least one bracket having at least one lifting attachment point, in a manner such that each of the plurality of components does not touch another component of the plurality of components.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 12, 2017
    Publication date: July 5, 2018
    Inventors: Daniel J. McCormack, Samuel D. King, SoonDong Jung, David J. Klapper, Bradley T. Windy, John A. Hill, David M. Rulon