Patents by Inventor John Michael Transchel

John Michael Transchel 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: 5938226
    Abstract: The present invention related a towing hitch for towing an up-sloped positioned motorcycle at the rear of a motor vehicle having a Class III receiver, the towing hitch comprising an anchoring support assembly attached to the Class III receiver, the latter including a L-shaped housing, a winch barrel pivotally attached between upright side walls and pivotal about a transverse axis and a winch belt operationally attached to the winch barrel and wound about a major circumferential portion of the front tire of the motorcycle. In one aspect, the full span of the circumference of the front tire is augmented by a metallic, arcuate pivot arm attached between and projecting from the side walls at the front of the L-shaped housing via a second transverse pivot axis positioned a distance D above the earth's surface where D is about equal to the radius R of the front wheel. In another aspect, the belt is bifurcated at its attached to the arcuate pivot arm to allow for easy attachment about the tread of the front tire.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 5, 1996
    Date of Patent: August 17, 1999
    Inventor: John Michael Transchel