Patents by Inventor JERRY WOODSON McNEIL

JERRY WOODSON McNEIL 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).

  • Method and apparatus for making galvanized upper coupler assembly
    Patent number: 9242684
    Abstract: A method of making a galvanized upper coupler assembly for use in a trailer and the corresponding upper coupler assembly apparatus is disclosed. The method comprises the steps of providing a frame, covering at least one area of the frame with a mask, galvanizing the portions of the frame that are not covered, removing the mask, providing a kingpin, and attaching the kingpin to the frame. After attachment of the kingpin to the frame, the combined assembly can be coated with a rust resistant coating if desired, a cover plate can be attached to the frame, over the kingpin.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 3, 2013
    Date of Patent: January 26, 2016
    Assignee: GREAT DANE LIMITED PARTNERSHIP
    Inventors: Jerry Woodson McNeil, Richard Bordeaux Mullininx
  • Method and apparatus for making galvanized upper coupler assembly
    Patent number: 8943671
    Abstract: A method of making a galvanized upper coupler assembly for use in a trailer and the corresponding upper coupler assembly apparatus is disclosed. The method comprises the steps of providing a frame, covering at least one area of the frame with a mask, galvanizing the portions of the frame that are not covered, removing the mask, providing a kingpin, and attaching the kingpin to the frame. After attachment of the kingpin to the frame, the combined assembly can be coated with a rust resistant coating. if desired, a cover plate can be attached to the frame, over the kingpin.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 15, 2012
    Date of Patent: February 3, 2015
    Assignee: Great Dane Limited Partnership
    Inventors: Jerry Woodson McNeil, Richard Bordeaux Mullininx
  • METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR MAKING GALVANIZED UPPER COUPLER ASSEMBLY
    Publication number: 20130241178
    Abstract: A method of making a galvanized upper coupler assembly for use in a trailer and the corresponding upper coupler assembly apparatus is disclosed. The method comprises the steps of providing a frame, covering at least one area of the frame with a mask, galvanizing the portions of the frame that are not covered, removing the mask, providing a kingpin, and attaching the kingpin to the frame. After attachment of the kingpin to the frame, the combined assembly can be coated with a rust resistant coating if desired, a cover plate can be attached to the frame, over the kingpin.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 3, 2013
    Publication date: September 19, 2013
    Applicant: Great Dane Limited Partnership
    Inventors: Jerry Woodson McNeil, Richard Bordeaux Mullininx
  • Method and apparatus for making galvanized upper coupler assembly
    Patent number: 8485544
    Abstract: A method of making a galvanized upper coupler assembly for use in a trailer and the corresponding upper coupler assembly apparatus is disclosed. The method comprises the steps of providing a frame, covering at least one area of the frame with a mask, galvanizing the portions of the frame that are not covered, removing the mask, providing a kingpin, and attaching the kingpin to the frame. After attachment of the kingpin to the frame, the combined assembly can be coated with a rust resistant coating. if desired, a cover plate can be attached to the frame, over the kingpin.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 10, 2010
    Date of Patent: July 16, 2013
    Assignee: Great Dane Limited Partnership
    Inventors: Jerry Woodson McNeil, Richard Bordeaux Mullininx
  • METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR MAKING GALVANIZED UPPER COUPLER ASSEMBLY
    Publication number: 20100264624
    Abstract: A method of making a galvanized upper coupler assembly for use in a trailer and the corresponding upper coupler assembly apparatus is disclosed. The method comprises the steps of providing a frame, covering at least one area of the frame with a mask, galvanizing the portions of the frame that are not covered, removing the mask, providing a kingpin, and attaching the kingpin to the frame. After attachment of the kingpin to the frame, the combined assembly can be coated with a rust resistant coating. if desired, a cover plate can be attached to the frame, over the kingpin.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 10, 2010
    Publication date: October 21, 2010
    Inventors: JERRY WOODSON McNEIL, RICHARD BORDEAUX MULLININX