Patents by Inventor Ken Sloan

Ken Sloan 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).

  • Three-point hitch for an all terrain vehicle
    Patent number: 5746275
    Abstract: A three-point hitch for an all terrain vehicle (ATV) comprising a mounting frame which is attached to the axle housing of the ATV. The mounting frame is supported on the tongue hitch of the ATV and is attached to the body of the ATV so that the rear suspension of the ATV is locked-out. The multiple-point hitch is operatively secured to the mounting frame and is raised and lowered by means of an electromechanical screw actuator. The multiple-points of the hitch are free to float, in some situations, with respect to the mounting frame and the ATV.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 12, 1996
    Date of Patent: May 5, 1998
    Assignee: Cycle Country Accessories Corp.
    Inventors: Gary Cross, Ken Sloan
  • Dolly for moving a snowmobile
    Patent number: 5716061
    Abstract: A dolly for moving a snowmobile on a supporting surface such as a garage floor, ground, etc., wherein the dolly may be positioned beneath the snowmobile from the forward portion of the snowmobile. The dolly has a jack associated therewith which may be operated to raise the track portion of the snowmobile from the ground. The forward end of the dolly may then be moved upwardly so that the skis of the snowmobile are also moved out of engagement with the supporting surface. The snowmobile may then be conveniently moved from one location to another.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 9, 1996
    Date of Patent: February 10, 1998
    Assignee: Cycle Country Accessories Corp.
    Inventors: Ken Sloan, Gary Cross, Jim Danbom, Jan Danbom, Terry Semprini, Scott Danbom, Ron Hickman, Earl Ballou, Jeff Wobbema, Joseph Feuerhelm, Roland Taylor