Patents by Inventor George C. Athans

George C. Athans 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).

  • Self-lubricating trailer bearing plate for fifth wheel
    Patent number: 6773023
    Abstract: An assembly for coupling a tractor to a trailer is disclosed. The assembly comprises a fifth wheel bearing plate and a trailer bearing plate assembly. The trailer bearing plate assembly includes a self-lubricating plate securely attached to an underside of said trailer by a chemical attachment means.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 17, 2002
    Date of Patent: August 10, 2004
    Assignee: Direct Dimension Inc.
    Inventors: George C. Athans, Leonidas C. Athans
  • Self-lubricating trailer bearing plate for fifth wheel
    Publication number: 20030034630
    Abstract: An assembly for coupling a tractor to a trailer is disclosed. The assembly comprises a fifth wheel bearing plate and a trailer bearing plate assembly. The trailer bearing plate assembly includes a self-lubricating plate securely attached to an underside of said trailer by a chemical attachment means.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 17, 2002
    Publication date: February 20, 2003
    Inventors: George C. Athans, Leonidas C. Athans
  • Double shear trailer bearing plate for fifth wheel
    Patent number: 6322093
    Abstract: An assembly for coupling a truck tractor to a semi-trailer. The assembly comprises an upper coupling plate, an intermediate plate, and a back plate. The upper coupling plate has an opening for receiving the kingpin. The intermediate plate is positioned on an upper surface of the upper coupling plate and has a portal for receiving a portion of the kingpin. The back plate is positioned adjacent the intermediate plate. A double shear attachment means joins the upper coupling plate, the intermediate plate, and the back plate are along a first shear plane and a second shear plane.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 26, 1999
    Date of Patent: November 27, 2001
    Assignee: Direct Dimensions Inc.
    Inventors: Leonidas C. Athans, George C. Athans
  • Self-lubricating trailer bearing plate for fifth wheel
    Publication number: 20010028160
    Abstract: An assembly for coupling a tractor to a trailer is disclosed. The assembly comprises a fifth wheel bearing plate and a trailer bearing plate assembly. The trailer bearing plate assembly includes a self-lubricating plate securely attached to an underside of said trailer by a chemical attachment means.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 4, 2001
    Publication date: October 11, 2001
    Inventors: George C. Athans, Leonidas C. Athans
  • Trailer bearing plate for fifth wheel
    Patent number: 5066035
    Abstract: An assembly for coupling a tractor to a trailer comprising a fifth wheel bearing plate and a trailer bearing plate assembly. The trailer bearing plate assembly includes a ring having a collar and is adapted to securely attach to an underside of the trailer. The trailer bearing plate further includes a disk disposed between the collar and the trailer underside.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 18, 1990
    Date of Patent: November 19, 1991
    Inventors: Leonidas Athans, George C. Athans