Patents by Inventor Frank E. Rutherford

Frank E. Rutherford 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: 4468046
    Abstract: A four wheeled horse wagon which is readily convertible into a two wheeled towing trailer for towing by a motorized vehicle. The horse wagon comprises a main frame apparatus having a goose neck apparatus for mounting a detachable front wheel assembly apparatus. The goose neck apparatus and front wheel assembly apparatus are connected by ball hitch apparatus which provides limited universal swiveling movement of the front wheel assembly apparatus relative the goose neck apparatus to facilitate steering and reduce drawbar loading. Various draw bar apparatus for attaching one or more horses to the horse wagon are described. Removable wagon body apparatus mountable on the main frame means are also described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 2, 1983
    Date of Patent: August 28, 1984
    Inventor: Frank E. Rutherford