Patents by Inventor Ernest J. DeLanghe

Ernest J. DeLanghe 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).

  • Publication number: 20240375437
    Abstract: A recovery board for providing traction to a tire or track on a vehicle includes a main body having a leading edge and a trailing edge along a direction of travel wherein a distance between the leading edge and the trailing edge defines a length of the main body. The main body includes a top surface configured to engage the wheel or track of the vehicle having spaced apart rows of exterior gripping features and an interior row of gripping features between the spaced apart rows of exterior gripping features. Upper surfaces of the spaced apart rows of exterior gripping features are at a higher elevation relative to upper surfaces of the interior row of gripping features in a direction transverse to a direction of travel along the length of the main body such that an interior valley is formed between the spaced apart rows of exterior gripping features.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 19, 2024
    Publication date: November 14, 2024
    Inventors: Ernest J. DeLanghe, Kasey L PIPO, William BUTTERFIELD, Jon LEIKVOLD, Steven POTTER
  • Publication number: 20240017761
    Abstract: A device for attaching to a ski of a snowmobile includes first and second spaced apart legs. Each leg has a ski engaging portion proximate a second end that is configured to engage a bottom surface of the ski proximate outer edges thereof. The device includes at least one wheel attached to the first and second legs between the first end and the second end and a cross bar that attaches the first and second legs proximate first ends thereof. The device includes a lever arm extending from the cross bar between the first and second legs wherein the lever arm is configured to be angularly positionable relative to the first and second spaced apart legs. A handle is attached to a distal end of the lever arm and has a surface configured to engage a tip end or a ski handle of the ski.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 10, 2023
    Publication date: January 18, 2024
    Inventors: Ernest J. DeLanghe, Steven W. Potter, Paul Dathe, Gregory Joseph Wright, Randall Seurer
  • Patent number: 11873019
    Abstract: A device for attaching to a ski of a snowmobile includes first and second spaced apart legs. Each leg has a ski engaging portion proximate a second end that is configured to engage a bottom surface of the ski proximate outer edges thereof. The device includes at least one wheel attached to the first and second legs between the first end and the second end and a cross bar that attaches the first and second legs proximate first ends thereof. The device includes a lever arm extending from the cross bar between the first and second legs wherein the lever arm is configured to be angularly positionable relative to the first and second spaced apart legs. A handle is attached to a distal end of the lever arm and has a surface configured to engage a tip end or a ski handle of the ski.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 10, 2023
    Date of Patent: January 16, 2024
    Assignee: Caliber, Inc.
    Inventors: Ernest J. DeLanghe, Steven W. Potter, Paul Dathe, Gregory Joseph Wright, Randall Seurer
  • Patent number: 11577772
    Abstract: A device for attaching to a ski of a snowmobile includes first and second spaced apart legs. Each leg has a ski engaging portion proximate a second end that is configured to engage a bottom surface of the ski proximate outer edges thereof. The device includes at least one wheel attached to the first and second legs between the first end and the second end and a cross bar that attaches the first and second legs proximate first ends thereof. The device includes a lever arm extending from the cross bar between the first and second legs wherein the lever arm is configured to be angularly positionable relative to the first and second spaced apart legs. A handle is attached to a distal end of the lever arm and has a surface configured to engage a tip end or a ski handle of the ski.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 4, 2021
    Date of Patent: February 14, 2023
    Assignee: Caliber, Inc.
    Inventors: Ernest J. DeLanghe, Steven W. Potter, Paul Dathe, Gregory Joseph Wright, Randall Seurer
  • Publication number: 20220234487
    Abstract: A ramp is configured to allow a vehicular machine to move from a ground surface to an elevated surface of a transport vehicle. The ramp has a length along a longitudinal direction and includes a first portion, a first web, and a second portion. The first portion includes a first rail and a second rail, each of the first and second rails being oriented substantially parallel to the longitudinal direction. The first web is positioned on the first portion and includes a first array of raised members arranged so that a first plurality of longitudinal travel paths are defined on the first web between at least some of the raised members of the first array. The second portion is connected to the second rail at a first hinge. The second portion includes a third rail and a fourth rail.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 19, 2022
    Publication date: July 28, 2022
    Inventors: Ernest J. Delanghe, Steven W. Potter, Randall Seurer, Joseph Edward Hanneman, Paul Dathe
  • Patent number: 11338718
    Abstract: A ramp is configured to allow a vehicular machine to move from a ground surface to an elevated surface of a transport vehicle. The ramp has a length along a longitudinal direction and includes a first portion, a first web, and a second portion. The first portion includes a first rail and a second rail, each of the first and second rails being oriented substantially parallel to the longitudinal direction. The first web is positioned on the first portion and includes a first array of raised members arranged so that a first plurality of longitudinal travel paths are defined on the first web between at least some of the raised members of the first array. The second portion is connected to the second rail at a first hinge. The second portion includes a third rail and a fourth rail.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 19, 2020
    Date of Patent: May 24, 2022
    Assignee: Caliber, Inc.
    Inventors: Ernest J. Delanghe, Steven W. Potter, Randall Seurer, Joseph Edward Hanneman, Paul Dathe
  • Publication number: 20220055678
    Abstract: A device for attaching to a ski of a snowmobile includes first and second spaced apart legs. Each leg has a ski engaging portion proximate a second end that is configured to engage a bottom surface of the ski proximate outer edges thereof. The device includes at least one wheel attached to the first and second legs between the first end and the second end and a cross bar that attaches the first and second legs proximate first ends thereof. The device includes a lever arm extending from the cross bar between the first and second legs wherein the lever arm is configured to be angularly positionable relative to the first and second spaced apart legs. A handle is attached to a distal end of the lever arm and has a surface configured to engage a tip end or a ski handle of the ski.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 4, 2021
    Publication date: February 24, 2022
    Inventors: Ernest J. DeLanghe, Steven W. Potter, Paul Dathe, Gregory Joseph Wright, Randall Seurer
  • Patent number: 11173941
    Abstract: A device for attaching to a ski of a snowmobile includes first and second spaced apart legs includes a ski engaging portion that is configured to engage a bottom surface of the ski. At least one wheel is attached to the first and second legs. A cross bar connects the first and second legs proximate first ends thereof. A lever arm extending from the cross bar and is angularly positionable relative to the first and second spaced apart legs. A retaining member is attached to a distal end of the lever arm and has a surface configured to engage a tip end or a ski handle of the ski.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 5, 2020
    Date of Patent: November 16, 2021
    Assignee: Caliber, Inc.
    Inventors: Ernest J. DeLanghe, Steven W. Potter, Paul Dathe, Gregory Joseph Wright, Randall Seurer
  • Publication number: 20200361513
    Abstract: A device for attaching to a ski of a snowmobile includes first and second spaced apart legs includes a ski engaging portion that is configured to engage a bottom surface of the ski. At least one wheel is attached to the first and second legs. A cross bar connects the first and second legs proximate first ends thereof. A lever arm extending from the cross bar and is angularly positionable relative to the first and second spaced apart legs. A retaining member is attached to a distal end of the lever arm and has a surface configured to engage a tip end or a ski handle of the ski.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 5, 2020
    Publication date: November 19, 2020
    Inventors: Ernest J. DeLanghe, Steven W. Potter, Paul Dathe, Gregory Joseph Wright, Randall Seurer
  • Publication number: 20200215954
    Abstract: A ramp is configured to allow a vehicular machine to move from a ground surface to an elevated surface of a transport vehicle. The ramp has a length along a longitudinal direction and includes a first portion, a first web, and a second portion. The first portion includes a first rail and a second rail, each of the first and second rails being oriented substantially parallel to the longitudinal direction. The first web is positioned on the first portion and includes a first array of raised members arranged so that a first plurality of longitudinal travel paths are defined on the first web between at least some of the raised members of the first array. The second portion is connected to the second rail at a first hinge. The second portion includes a third rail and a fourth rail.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 19, 2020
    Publication date: July 9, 2020
    Inventors: Ernest J. Delanghe, Steven W. Potter, Randall Seurer, Joseph Edward Hanneman, Paul Dathe
  • Publication number: 20200079415
    Abstract: A device for attaching to a ski of a snowmobile includes first and second spaced apart legs. Each leg has a ski engaging portion proximate a second end that is configured to engage a bottom surface of the ski proximate outer edges thereof. The device includes at least one wheel attached to the first and second legs between the first end and the second end and a cross bar that attaches the first and second legs proximate first ends thereof. The device includes a lever arm extending from the cross bar between the first and second legs wherein the lever arm is configured to be angularly positionable relative to the first and second spaced apart legs. A handle is attached to a distal end of the lever arm and has a surface configured to engage a tip end or a ski handle of the ski.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 7, 2019
    Publication date: March 12, 2020
    Inventors: Ernest J. DeLanghe, Steven W. Potter, Paul Dathe, Gregory Joseph Wright, Randall Seurer
  • Patent number: 10486729
    Abstract: A device for attaching to a ski of a snowmobile includes first and second spaced apart legs. Each leg has a ski engaging portion proximate a second end that is configured to engage a bottom surface of the ski proximate outer edges thereof. The device includes at least one wheel attached to the first and second legs between the first end and the second end and a cross bar that attaches the first and second legs proximate first ends thereof. The device includes a lever arm extending from the cross bar between the first and second legs wherein the lever arm is configured to be angularly positionable relative to the first and second spaced apart legs. A handle is attached to a distal end of the lever arm and has a surface configured to engage a tip end or a ski handle of the ski.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 21, 2018
    Date of Patent: November 26, 2019
    Assignee: CALIBER, INC.
    Inventors: Ernest J. DeLanghe, Steven W. Potter, Paul Dathe, Gregory Joseph Wright, Randall Seurer
  • Publication number: 20190061801
    Abstract: A device for attaching to a ski of a snowmobile includes first and second spaced apart legs. Each leg has a ski engaging portion proximate a second end that is configured to engage a bottom surface of the ski proximate outer edges thereof. The device includes at least one wheel attached to the first and second legs between the first end and the second end and a cross bar that attaches the first and second legs proximate first ends thereof. The device includes a lever arm extending from the cross bar between the first and second legs wherein the lever arm is configured to be angularly positionable relative to the first and second spaced apart legs. A handle is attached to a distal end of the lever arm and has a surface configured to engage a tip end or a ski handle of the ski.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 21, 2018
    Publication date: February 28, 2019
    Inventors: Ernest J. DeLanghe, Steven W. Potter, Paul Dathe, Gregory Joseph Wright, Randall Seurer
  • Patent number: 9809932
    Abstract: A traction device to engage a track of a tracked vehicle includes spaced apart longitudinal ribs and spaced apart transverse ribs forming a matrix, with at least one longitudinal rib having first gripping elements spaced apart to engage a track of a vehicle having lugs spaced at a first pitch and at least one other longitudinal rib having second gripping elements spaced apart to engage a track of a vehicle having lugs spaced at a second pitch. A number of third gripping elements are arranged across a width of each of the transverse ribs, and the transverse ribs are spaced to engage a track of a vehicle having lugs spaced at a third pitch.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 8, 2015
    Date of Patent: November 7, 2017
    Assignee: Caliber, Inc.
    Inventors: Ernest J. Delanghe, Paul Dathe
  • Patent number: 9771013
    Abstract: A sheet of polymeric material that is constructed to be coiled into a roll while in a substantially flat configuration. The sheet is positionable over a load bearing surface and at least partially around side surfaces of a bunk of a trailer. The sheet of polymeric material has at least two living hinges that are disposed along a length of the sheet and are substantially parallel to opposing side edges. The living hinges provide areas for the sheet to flex which allows the sheet of material to be manipulated about the trailer bunk. The sheet includes a top surface is configured to contact the trailer bunk where the top surface includes a plurality of ribs extending parallel to the opposing side edges and along a length of the sheet. The plurality of ribs is spaced apart and defines channels there-between that are configured to drain water from the trailer bunk.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 15, 2014
    Date of Patent: September 26, 2017
    Assignee: Caliber, Inc.
    Inventors: Ernest J. Delanghe, Paul Dathe
  • Publication number: 20170253164
    Abstract: A ramp is configured to allow a vehicular machine to move from a ground surface to an elevated surface of a transport vehicle. The ramp has a length along a longitudinal direction and includes a first portion, a first web, and a second portion. The first portion includes a first rail and a second rail, each of the first and second rails being oriented substantially parallel to the longitudinal direction. The first web is positioned on the first portion and includes a first array of raised members arranged so that a first plurality of longitudinal travel paths are defined on the first web between at least some of the raised members of the first array. The second portion is connected to the second rail at a first hinge. The second portion includes a third rail and a fourth rail.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 6, 2017
    Publication date: September 7, 2017
    Inventors: Ernest J. Delanghe, Steven W. Potter, Randall Seurer, Joseph Edward Hanneman, Paul Dathe
  • Patent number: 9688177
    Abstract: A retractable guide for loading and unloading snowmobiles, ATVs and other equipment from a trailer or truck bed includes a first portion that is movable relative to a second portion that is fixedly attached to the truck or trailer bed such that the first portion pivotally moves relative to the second portion. The first portion is of a sufficient length such that when the first portion guide is in an extended position a distal edge of the first portion contacts the ground surface to provide a ramp for loading and unloading the ATV, snowmobile or other equipment. The ramp provides a smooth transition from the ground to the bed of the truck or trailer. Once the ATV, snowmobile or other equipment is loaded onto the bed of the trailer or truck, the first portion of the guide is pivotally positioned into a stowed position such that an end gate or other retaining wall can be positioned into a secured vertical position with the ATV, snowmobile or other equipment being positioned on the bed of the trailer or truck.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 13, 2011
    Date of Patent: June 27, 2017
    Assignee: Caliber, Inc.
    Inventors: Ernest J. DeLanghe, Paul Dathe
  • Publication number: 20150367682
    Abstract: A traction device to engage a track of a tracked vehicle includes spaced apart longitudinal ribs and spaced apart transverse ribs forming a matrix, with at least one longitudinal rib having first gripping elements spaced apart to engage a track of a vehicle having lugs spaced at a first pitch and at least one other longitudinal rib having second gripping elements spaced apart to engage a track of a vehicle having lugs spaced at a second pitch. A number of third gripping elements are arranged across a width of each of the transverse ribs, and the transverse ribs are spaced to engage a track of a vehicle having lugs spaced at a third pitch.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 8, 2015
    Publication date: December 24, 2015
    Inventors: Ernest J. Delanghe, Paul Dathe
  • Publication number: 20120315118
    Abstract: A retractable guide for loading and unloading snowmobiles, ATVs and other equipment from a trailer or truck bed includes a first portion that is movable relative to a second portion that is fixedly attached to the truck or trailer bed such that the first portion pivotally moves relative to the second portion. The first portion is of a sufficient length such that when the first portion guide is in an extended position a distal edge of the first portion contacts the ground surface to provide a ramp for loading and unloading the ATV, snowmobile or other equipment. The ramp provides a smooth transition from the ground to the bed of the truck or trailer. Once the ATV, snowmobile or other equipment is loaded onto the bed of the trailer or truck, the first portion of the guide is pivotally positioned into a stowed position such that an end gate or other retaining wall can be positioned into a secured vertical position with the ATV, snowmobile or other equipment being positioned on the bed of the trailer or truck.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 13, 2011
    Publication date: December 13, 2012
    Applicant: CALIBER PRODUCTS, INC.
    Inventors: Ernest J. DeLanghe, Paul Dathe
  • Publication number: 20100051412
    Abstract: A roller for positioning on a member of a conveying or transportation device where the member acts as a stationary axle for the roller includes an outer shell typically constructed from a compressible thermoplastic, rubber or polymeric material and a hollow inner core typically constructed from a rigid thermoplastic or polymeric material. The roller includes a through bore defined by axle engaging ribs where the ribs engage a circumference of the axle substantially perpendicular to an axis of the member such that the roller is rotatable about an axis of the axle. The outer shell is typically molded over the inner rigid shell where the outer shell is of a selected thickness that does not compress over time due to the weight of the boat or watercraft.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 31, 2009
    Publication date: March 4, 2010
    Applicant: CALIBER PRODUCTS, INC.
    Inventor: Ernest J. DeLanghe