Patents by Inventor Galen Yoder

Galen Yoder 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).

  • Assemblies for pivotably mounting and/or removing wheels
    Patent number: 10343736
    Abstract: A pivotable wheel mount assembly may include a mounting bracket and a swing arm coupled to the mounting bracket. The swing arm may be movably coupled to the mounting bracket or the trailer and to a wheel and/or suspension so as to enable the wheel to be rotated from a downward or operational position to a horizontal or stowed position. The assembly may include an actuator support bracket coupled to the mounting bracket and an actuator that provides mechanical assistance moving the wheels between positions. One or more locking mechanisms may be provided to secure the assembly in either the operational position, the stowed position, or both.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 7, 2017
    Date of Patent: July 9, 2019
    Inventor: Galen Yoder
  • Assemblies for Pivotably Mounting and/or Removing Wheels
    Publication number: 20170291654
    Abstract: A pivotable wheel mount assembly may include a mounting bracket and a swing arm coupled to the mounting bracket. The swing arm may be movably coupled to the mounting bracket or the trailer and to a wheel and/or suspension so as to enable the wheel to be rotated from a downward or operational position to a horizontal or stowed position. The assembly may include an actuator support bracket coupled to the mounting bracket and an actuator that provides mechanical assistance moving the wheels between positions. One or more locking mechanisms may be provided to secure the assembly in either the operational position, the stowed position, or both.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 7, 2017
    Publication date: October 12, 2017
    Inventor: Galen Yoder