Patents by Inventor Gregory D. Richardson

Gregory D. Richardson 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).

  • Reversible shank for hitch mounted accessory carriers
    Publication number: 20040084493
    Abstract: An accessory carrier assembly includes a reversible shank manufactured of a substantially square first portion and a substantially square second portion. The first portion is sized to engage a first hitch receiver and the second portion is sized to engage a second hitch receiver. To attach the accessory carrier to the reversible shank, the first segment is located in amounting assembly either with or without the bushings depending on which type of hitch receiver is available. The accessory carrier is pivotable by removal of a single pin to provide access to a rear of a vehicle. The single pin can be further located in a stop aperture to prevent overrotation of the carrier.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 23, 2003
    Publication date: May 6, 2004
    Inventors: David A. Young, Jacob S. Belinky, Gregory D. Richardson, David L. Hoelscher, David A. Watch, Katherine Anne Adams
  • Flag holder accessory for a receiver assembly
    Publication number: 20040041070
    Abstract: An apparatus (63) is provided for mounting a flag (62) to a receiver assembly (10) on a vehicle. The apparatus (63) includes a pole (60) for receiving and carrying a flag (62). The apparatus (63) also includes a body (63) having a bar (64) for securing the body to the receiver assembly (10) and a mount (66) for receiving and holding the pole (60). Additionally, the apparatus includes a fastener (80) for securing the pole (60) to the mount (66).
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 24, 2003
    Publication date: March 4, 2004
    Inventor: Gregory D Richardson
  • Reversible shank for hitch mounted accessory carriers
    Patent number: 6604658
    Abstract: An accessory carrier assembly includes a reversible shank manufactured of a substantially square first portion and a substantially square second portion such that the first segment is preferably angled relative to the second segment. The first portion is sized to engage a first hitch receiver and the second portion is sized to engage a second hitch receiver. To attach the accessory carrier to the reversible shank, the first segment is located in amounting assembly either with or without the bushings depending on which type of hitch receiver is available. The accessory carrier can also be pivoted by removal of a single pin. The angle of the reversible shank forms a stop that contacts the accessory carrier to prevent over rotation of the accessory carrier and possible contact with the ground.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 22, 2000
    Date of Patent: August 12, 2003
    Assignee: Metaldyne Company, LLC
    Inventors: David A. Young, David L. Hoelscher, Jacob S. Belinky, David A. Watch, Gregory D. Richardson
  • Reversible shank for hitch mounted accessory carriers
    Patent number: 6588636
    Abstract: An accessory carrier assembly includes a reversible shank manufactured of a substantially square first portion and a substantially square second portion. The first portion is sized to engage a first hitch receiver and the second portion is sized to engage a second hitch receiver. To attach the accessory carrier to the reversible shank, the first segment is located in amounting assembly either with or without the bushings depending on which type of hitch receiver is available. The accessory carrier is pivotable by removal of a single pin to provide access to a rear of a vehicle. The single pin can be further located in a stop aperture to prevent overrotation of the carrier.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 22, 2000
    Date of Patent: July 8, 2003
    Inventors: David A. Young, David L. Hoelscher, Jacob S. Belinky, David A. Watch, Gregory D. Richardson, Katherine Anne Adams
  • Step accessory for receiver assembly
    Patent number: D467842
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 2, 2001
    Date of Patent: December 31, 2002
    Assignee: Reese Products, Inc.
    Inventor: Gregory D. Richardson
  • Flag holder
    Patent number: D469381
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 19, 2001
    Date of Patent: January 28, 2003
    Assignee: Reese Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Tracy M. LaCroix, Gregory D. Richardson
  • Step accessory
    Patent number: D474436
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 2, 2001
    Date of Patent: May 13, 2003
    Assignee: Reese Products, Inc.
    Inventor: Gregory D. Richardson