Patents by Inventor Kenneth D. Chumley

Kenneth D. Chumley 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: 8991897
    Abstract: A protective cover system for a trailer is provided that includes a cover and a line. The line moves relative to the trailer for moving the cover from a lowered position to a raised position. A portion of the line may be located outboard from a side surface of the trailer in a lateral direction and may be located rearward of a front surface of the trailer in a longitudinal direction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 12, 2012
    Date of Patent: March 31, 2015
    Inventor: Kenneth D. Chumley
  • Publication number: 20140132027
    Abstract: A protective cover system for a trailer is provided that includes a cover and a line. The line moves relative to the trailer for moving the cover from a lowered position to a raised position. A portion of the line may be located outboard from a side surface of the trailer in a lateral direction and may be located rearward of a front surface of the trailer in a longitudinal direction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 12, 2012
    Publication date: May 15, 2014
    Inventor: Kenneth D. Chumley
  • Patent number: 6964444
    Abstract: Apparatus and method are illustrated for accessing, extending and exiting a truck bed and having a pair of opposed end frame members (A) carried on opposed respective sides of the truck preferably on a truck having a tailgate. A transverse member (B) is substantially U-shaped and constructed of tubular frame members and carried in such a way that the legs (C) are pivotally carried between the upright frame members. A releasable fastening member (D) is provided for positioning the transverse member in upright position while stop member (E) limits downward pivotal movement of transverse member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 24, 2004
    Date of Patent: November 15, 2005
    Inventors: William M. Chumley, Kenneth D. Chumley
  • Patent number: 6739639
    Abstract: Apparatus and method are illustrated for accessing, extending and exiting a truck bed and having a pair of opposed end frame members (A) carried on opposed respective sides of the truck preferably on a truck having a tailgate. A transverse member(B) is substantially U-shaped and constructed of tubular frame members and carried in such a way that the legs (C) are pivotally carried between the upright frame members. A releasable fastening member (D) is provided for positioning the transverse member in upright position while stop member (E) limits downward pivotal movement of transverse member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 5, 2003
    Date of Patent: May 25, 2004
    Inventors: William M. Chumley, Kenneth D. Chumley
  • Patent number: 5609350
    Abstract: Apparatus for securement of an automobile to a motor home and for carrying articles thereon has a tow bar (A) for attachment on one end to the motor home, a connecting frame (B) supporting a carrier platform member (C) with provision of a pair of transversely spaced retractable wheels (D) together with a towing connection (E) carried by the connecting frame adjacent a rear of said platform member so as to limit horizontal movement of the automobile in respect to the connecting frame but permitting pivotal movement in a vertical plane during towing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 21, 1996
    Date of Patent: March 11, 1997
    Inventors: William M. Chumley, Kenneth D. Chumley
  • Patent number: 5501481
    Abstract: Apparatus for securement of an automobile to a motor home and for carrying articles thereon has a tow bar (A) for attachment on one end to the motor home, a connecting frame (B) supporting a carrier platform member (C) with provision of a pair of transversely spaced retractable wheels (D) together with a towing connection (E) carried by the connecting frame adjacent a rear of said platform member so as to limit horizontal movement of the automobile in respect to the connecting frame but permitting pivotal movement in a vertical plane during towing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 31, 1994
    Date of Patent: March 26, 1996
    Inventors: William M. Chumley, Kenneth D. Chumley
  • Patent number: D426403
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 25, 1999
    Date of Patent: June 13, 2000
    Assignee: Drainbox, LLC
    Inventors: Kenneth D. Chumley, William M. Chumley