Patents by Inventor Dixie M. Meeks

Dixie M. Meeks 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: 6176674
    Abstract: Apparatus and method for loading a vehicle having a cab and a carrying compartment includes a frame (A) within the carrying compartment having an upright support member (B) on the frame carrying a power operated winch (C) for positioning a wheeled trailer upon spaced tracks (D) which further includes a guide member (E) carried between the tracks for carrying the trailer and the load in the trailer upon the vehicle and cab and carrying compartment. A substantially U-shaped frame includes torsion bars (F) for supporting tracks carrying the wheels of a trailer and for providing a guiding and locking mechanism (G) for positioning the trailer for transport.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 1, 1996
    Date of Patent: January 23, 2001
    Inventors: T. Wayne Meeks, Dixie M. Meeks
  • Patent number: 5839733
    Abstract: A goal and method of assembly and transport for accommodating a playing field to a variety of sports includes a segmented horizontal bar (A) supported in elevated position upon upright legs (B) which are carried in hinged relation and provided with rearwardly extending lower support members (C) Which may be folded upwardly from locked position. The members (B) and (C) may then be folded into side by side alignment with the segmented bar (A) which is then in fully folded position with the rearwardly extending net. Support members may also be folded inwardly for completing the package for towing on the dolly (H). Suitable locking mechanism is provided for securing all of the structural components when fully deployed as a fixed goal upon the playing field. These fixed members may then be released for folding into positioning upon the dolly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 6, 1996
    Date of Patent: November 24, 1998
    Inventors: T. Wayne Meeks, Dixie M. Meeks