Patents by Inventor Fred D. Covington

Fred D. Covington 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: 4281532
    Abstract: A portable apparatus for straightening automobile bodies comprising two longitudinal main beams, each telescoping in length, connected to each other by two telescoping transverse beams; two end bars slideably and telescoping attaching to the end of the main beams; a plurality of cross beams which removeably but rigidly attach to the main beams at a multitude of points; each main beam having thereon a plurality of tie downs; each cross beam being equiped with a plurality of load pads operated by hydraulic jacks; and the end bars also operated by hydraulic pads; the entire apparatus being assembled by pins for easy quick assembly and disassembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 19, 1980
    Date of Patent: August 4, 1981
    Assignee: Portaframe, Inc.
    Inventor: Fred D. Covington