Patents by Inventor Kenneth E. Snyder

Kenneth E. Snyder 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).

  • Hitch mounted carrier assembly and method
    Patent number: 5106002
    Abstract: An apparatus and method for transporting a load upon a vehicle is provided. The apparatus of the invention is a carrier assembly for attachment to a receiver mounted on the rear of a vehicle. The carrier assembly comprises a basket, a hitch for attaching the carrier assembly to the receiver, a riser extending upwardly and outwardly from the hitch, an extension projecting rearwardly from the riser and supporting the basket, and a pivotal connection whereby the basket may be maintained in an upright position or pivoted down and away from the vehicle. The method is carried out using the apparatus to transport loads and by pivoting the basket rearwardly and downwardly from an upright transport position to facilitate access to the rear of the vehicle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 23, 1990
    Date of Patent: April 21, 1992
    Inventors: Glenn C. Smith, Kenneth E. Snyder
  • Tailgate carrier
    Patent number: D327044
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 20, 1990
    Date of Patent: June 16, 1992
    Inventors: Glenn C. Smith, Kenneth E. Snyder
  • Combined vehicle carrier and support arm
    Patent number: D328731
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 20, 1990
    Date of Patent: August 18, 1992
    Inventors: Glenn C. Smith, Kenneth E. Snyder
  • Dog carrier
    Patent number: D330274
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 20, 1990
    Date of Patent: October 13, 1992
    Inventors: Glenn C. Smith, Kenneth E. Snyder