Patents by Inventor Howard M. Turnbow

Howard M. Turnbow 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).

  • Space saving automobile loading ramp system
    Patent number: 8276965
    Abstract: A space saving automobile loading ramp system is disclosed. The present invention attaches to the hitch of a truck or similar automobile to allow the user to load cargo. The present invention does not require any alteration of the automobile. Additionally, the present invention does not take up any space in a truck bed or require components be stored in the cab, and can be disassembled for transport while the tailgate of the truck remains down even if cargo has been loaded onto the tailgate using the present invention.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 11, 2010
    Date of Patent: October 2, 2012
    Inventor: Howard M. Turnbow
  • Space Saving Automobile Loading Ramp System
    Publication number: 20110193366
    Abstract: A space saving automobile loading ramp system is disclosed. The present invention attaches to the hitch of a truck or similar automobile to allow the user to load cargo. The present invention does not require any alteration of the automobile. Additionally, the present invention does not take up any space in a truck bed or require components be stored in the cab, and can be disassembled for transport while the tailgate of the truck remains down even if cargo has been loaded onto the tailgate using the present invention.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 11, 2010
    Publication date: August 11, 2011
    Inventor: Howard M. Turnbow