Patents by Inventor John C. Koch

John C. Koch 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: 10099261
    Abstract: A scraper having an utility knife blade with an exposed elongate scraping edge wherein the entire edge is exposed and usable by a person using the scraper. The scraper has two parts joined by a hinge and held together during use by a pair of opposed magnets. The magnets also securely hold the blade in the body during use.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 4, 2017
    Date of Patent: October 16, 2018
    Inventor: John C Koch
  • Publication number: 20180281023
    Abstract: A scraper having an utility knife blade with an exposed elongate scraping edge wherein the entire edge is exposed and usable by a person using the scraper. The scraper has two parts joined by a hinge and held together during use by a pair of opposed magnets. The magnets also securely hold the blade in the body during use.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 4, 2017
    Publication date: October 4, 2018
    Inventor: John C Koch
  • Patent number: 7810835
    Abstract: A sport trailer including a center load supporting rail, wheels, mounting assemblies for the wheels, and a stowable towing tongue, the wheel mounting assemblies include a shock absorber connected to each wheel and to a bifurcated strut that extends outward from the center rail. Upper and lower dual swing arms pivot and extend from the center rail to a mounting bracket attached to the wheels. The upper swing arms are shorter than the lower swing arms to achieve negative camber. The towing tongue is removably received within an inner channel of the center rail and telescopes relative to the center rail to achieve different length configurations of the trailer. A rear tongue is removably received within the center rail inner channel at the back end of the trailer. The rear tongue telescopes relative to the center rail and includes a taillight assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 31, 2007
    Date of Patent: October 12, 2010
    Assignee: Yakima Products, Inc.
    Inventor: John C. Koch
  • Publication number: 20090026736
    Abstract: A sport trailer including a center load supporting rail, wheels, mounting assemblies for the wheels, and a stowable towing tongue, the wheel mounting assemblies include a shock absorber connected to each wheel and to a bifurcated strut that extends outward from the center rail. Upper and lower dual swing arms pivot and extend from the center rail to a mounting bracket attached to the wheels. The upper swing arms are shorter than the lower swing arms to achieve negative camber. The towing tongue is removably received within an inner channel of the center rail and telescopes relative to the center rail to achieve different length configurations of the trailer. A rear tongue is removably received within the center rail inner channel at the back end of the trailer. The rear tongue telescopes relative to the center rail and includes a taillight assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 31, 2007
    Publication date: January 29, 2009
    Inventor: John C. Koch
  • Patent number: 6585285
    Abstract: A load transporting trailer has modular construction with components that are readily separable for quick disassembly into light weight, packable, conventional luggage-sized elements. The trailer includes a pair of lateral frame sections, each including a folding wheel assembly adapted for folding relative to its associated frame section. A central frame section intercouples the lateral frame sections in side-by-side relationship. Alternatively, a pair of rectangular frame sections may be intercoupled with a hinge. A removable deck panel is installed in each frame section and a bike stand may be attached. The trailer includes a tow bar coupled with the frame for connecting the trailer to a towing vehicle. The tow bar folds to form a tripod for supporting the trailer in an upright, parked position. A pair of castered legs is coupled with the aft portion of each frame section to permit rolling of the parked trailer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 28, 2001
    Date of Patent: July 1, 2003
    Inventor: John C. Koch
  • Publication number: 20030062707
    Abstract: A load transporting trailer has modular construction with components that are readily separable for quick disassembly into light weight, packable, conventional luggage-sized elements. The trailer includes a pair of lateral frame sections, each including a folding wheel assembly adapted for folding relative to its associated frame section. A central frame section intercouples the lateral frame sections in side-by-side relationship. Alternatively, a pair of rectangular frame sections may be intercoupled with a hinge. A removable deck panel is installed in each frame section and a bike stand may be attached. The trailer includes a tow bar coupled with the frame for connecting the trailer to a towing vehicle. The tow bar folds to form a tripod for supporting the trailer in an upright, parked position. A pair of castered legs is coupled with the aft portion of each frame section to permit rolling of the parked trailer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 28, 2001
    Publication date: April 3, 2003
    Inventor: John C. Koch
  • Patent number: D573513
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 27, 2007
    Date of Patent: July 22, 2008
    Inventor: John C. Koch