Patents by Inventor Jerry W. Capers

Jerry W. Capers 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).

  • Wheel lift for a tow truck
    Patent number: 4678392
    Abstract: A wheel lifting unit for mounting to a tow truck has a base that is carried by the truck under the bed. An extending device will retract and extend the base. A telescoping member, which also retracts and extends, is mounted to the base. The telescoping member includes a neck member that pivotally connects to arms mounted to the base. The neck member will also move between retracted and extended positions. Lateral extension members are located at the end of the telescoping member assembly. Wheel supports on the lateral extension members incline outwardly to accommodate different wheel sizes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 20, 1985
    Date of Patent: July 7, 1987
    Assignee: Hydra-Tech, Inc.
    Inventors: Jerry W. Capers, Donald L. Capers, Douglas W. Capers