Patents by Inventor Joel G. Kuchcik

Joel G. Kuchcik 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).

  • Side latch assembly for lifting trailers and containers
    Patent number: 5649805
    Abstract: An apparatus for lifting truck trailers and cargo containers is provided and includes a plurality of side latch assemblies. A side fitting connection device is secured to four predetermined locations on external upper side locations of a trailer or a container. Each side latch assembly includes a complementary shaped member adaptable to engage with and be secured to each side fitting device. The side fitting devices and side latch assemblies, when connected and engaged together, permit top side lifting of trailers and containers for intermodal movement thereof. The external upper side locations of the side fitting device permit full, complete and more profitable usage of the internal space of volume of truck trailers or cargo containers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 7, 1995
    Date of Patent: July 22, 1997
    Assignee: Mi-Jack Products, Inc.
    Inventors: James A. Baumann, Joel G. Kuchcik, John J. Lanigan, Sr.
  • Side latch assembly for lifting trailers and containers
    Patent number: 5573293
    Abstract: An apparatus for lifting truck trailers and cargo containers is provided and includes a plurality of side latch assemblies. A side fitting connection device is secured to four predetermined locations on external upper side locations of a trailer or a container. Each side latch assembly includes a complementary shaped member adaptable to engage with and be secured to each side fitting device. The side fitting devices and side latch assemblies, when connected and engaged together, permit top side lifting of trailers and containers for intermodal movement thereof. The external upper side locations of the side fitting device permit full, complete and more profitable usage of the internal space of volume of truck trailers or cargo containers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 7, 1995
    Date of Patent: November 12, 1996
    Assignee: Mi-Jack Products, Inc.
    Inventors: James A. Baumann, Joel G. Kuchcik, John J. Lanigan, Sr.
  • Side latch assembly for lifting trailers and containers
    Patent number: 5470189
    Abstract: An apparatus for lifting truck trailers and cargo containers is provided and includes a plurality of side latch assemblies. A side fitting connection device is secured to four predetermined locations on external upper side locations of a trailer or a container. Each side latch assembly includes a complementary shaped member adaptable to engage with and be secured to each side fitting device. The side fitting devices and side latch assemblies, when connected and engaged together, permit top side lifting of trailers and containers for intermodal movement thereof. The external upper side locations of the side fitting device permit full, complete and more profitable usage of the internal space of volume of truck trailers or cargo containers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 19, 1994
    Date of Patent: November 28, 1995
    Assignee: Mi-Jack Products, Inc.
    Inventors: James A. Baumann, Joel G. Kuchcik, John J. Lanigan, Sr.