Patents by Inventor Jeff Wians

Jeff Wians 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: 5564721
    Abstract: A coupling mechanism for operatively connecting a sulky to a motorized vehicle. The sulky includes a support platform including a seat for an operator secured thereto and at least one wheel operatively, rotatably connected to the support platform. A hitch point is provided to be connected to a motorized vehicle. An upper support member includes a first end pivotally connected to the hitch point and a distal end extending a predetermined distance therefrom and being pivotally connected to the support platform. A lower support member includes a first end pivotally connected to the support platform and a distal end extending towards and being pivotally connected to the hitch point. The hitch point, upper support member and lower support member are operatively connected together for adjusting the disposition of a sulky relative to a motorized vehicle during the traversing of a crest in terrain and a ravine in terrain.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 26, 1994
    Date of Patent: October 15, 1996
    Assignee: Honda Giken Kogyo Kabushiki Kaisha
    Inventor: Jeff Wians
  • Patent number: 5540308
    Abstract: A parking lock includes a support structure with steerable and rotatable wheels operatively mounted on the support structure. A locking wheel is operatively mounted on at least one of the steerable and rotatable wheel. A locking lever is pivotally mounted on the support structure. Receiving members are positioned on the locking wheel for operatively receiving the locking lever. A linkage is provided for operatively connecting the locking lever to the receiving members positioned on the locking wheel independently of the rotational and steering angle of the wheel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 26, 1994
    Date of Patent: July 30, 1996
    Assignee: Honda Giken Kogyo Kabushiki Kaisha
    Inventor: Jeff Wians