Patents by Inventor James Bentley Ruff

James Bentley Ruff 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: 8292565
    Abstract: A lightweight ramp locking assembly for use with a vehicle having a hitch receiver, a bed with sides and a tailgate. The assembly is connectable with the hitch receiver and positionable in a vertical locking position and a diagonal loading position. The assembly is firmly secured with the vehicle to be incapable of rotating movement.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 2008
    Date of Patent: October 23, 2012
    Inventors: James Bentley Ruff, Timothy W. Agnew