Patents by Inventor Karl SCHWAGERL

Karl SCHWAGERL 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).

  • Publication number: 20070020077
    Abstract: Method and arrangement for raising at least one wheel of a vehicle off of, or above the ground. The arrangement includes an adapter body configured to be secured to a hub of a vehicle at a position external to a wheel mounted on the hub and that is to be raised above ground. The adapter body includes a hub connection portion that is configured to be secured on threaded lug extensions protruding beyond wheel-securing lug nuts of the wheel. The adapter body also includes a connection receiving portion that is configured for interconnection with a lift that imposes a lifting force on the adapter body sufficient to raise the wheel above ground. The hub connection portion of the adapter includes a connection plate that defines a first plane. The connection receiving portion includes a lifting plate substantially defining a second plane through which an opening is provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 22, 2005
    Publication date: January 25, 2007
    Applicant: VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA
    Inventors: Chad BURCHETT, James TILLEY, Karl SCHWAGERL