Patents by Inventor Kenneth L. MacDougall

Kenneth L. MacDougall 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: 20150269874
    Abstract: A manufactured dolly, having wheels, axle and handle, is convertible to an electronic sign board dolly. Included are three support legs cut at a severance point, and a padded cross-tie member housing four pivot and securing brackets with an elongated pivot pin upon which a sign board support channel first end turns. Releasing one of the securing brackets enables the dolly to move to horizontal, held there by an elongated hitch pin; its withdrawal causes it to assume its original position. The dolly includes an angled foot plate that moves under a lower rail so the padded cross-tie member and a balcony handrail may adjoin temporarily, securing the electronic sign board for display. Other functions may include transporting, and operating within both a solar powered, sign board display shack, and electronic sign display center, located anywhere.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 24, 2015
    Publication date: September 24, 2015
    Inventor: Kenneth L. MACDOUGALL
  • Patent number: 8517216
    Abstract: A container dispensing device is provided having a storage mode and a dispensing mode. A pouring spout includes threaded first and second ends and functions at all times inside both a draw sleeve having a corresponding interior engaging mechanism. The draw sleeve is positioned directly above an exterior threaded upper extension of the first cap, which remains attached at all times to the container by a first engaging mechanism. A second cap is provided to cover the second end of the spout and secure the spout to the first cap. To convert the dispensing device from the storage mode to the dispensing mode, a user unscrews the second cap from the first cap, draws the spout from the container, and tightens the draw sleeve to engage the threaded first end of the spout with the corresponding interior engaging mechanism of the draw sleeve.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 30, 2010
    Date of Patent: August 27, 2013
    Inventor: Kenneth L. MacDougall
  • Patent number: 8246068
    Abstract: The present invention provides a trailer to transport materials or equipment, the front tongue assembly of which converts to a highway traffic arrow board, or other preferred display, and which locks the trailer securely in place. The tongue extension frame extends through and pivots on the trailer frame and is moved to vertical by rack and pinion, or other suitable means such as hydraulic cylinder. Its upper end pivotably supports a Y-shaped tongue assembly with sign affixed opposite the towbar and hitch means. Power is applied to a gear box mounted on upper end of said tongue extension frame which turns the pivot bar 180 degrees to place the sign at the top for display and the towbar with hitch means at the bottom. Flip-down legs with extended side supports give added stability in the setup positions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 8, 2008
    Date of Patent: August 21, 2012
    Inventor: Kenneth L. MacDougall
  • Patent number: 8167330
    Abstract: The invention provides space saving, locking and support features for most single pole trailer tongue, having: a support leg, which has the coupler hitch on the opposite end, pivots on the tongue into a vertical position where it acts as a support for the tongue. This leg is secured vertically, using aligned brackets on both sections, by a hitch pin or locking device, so that it can be locked in place as a deterrent to theft. When in the horizontal position, the support leg is secured to the tongue by a hitch pin and may be connected to a towing vehicle. A flip-down leg, pivotally mounted on the tongue, which drops down when the securing hitch pin is removed part way, to provide temporary support for the tongue while the support leg is being moved to the vertical position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 29, 2007
    Date of Patent: May 1, 2012
    Inventor: Kenneth L. MacDougall
  • Patent number: 8136281
    Abstract: A low profile highway sign trailer wherein the message board positioned lengthwise resting upon the trailer frame during transport. The rear end of the sign board is fastened to and raised vertically by a rack, utilizing gearing and portable power drill or the like. The trailer tongue pivots on the frame to a vertical position utilizing a curved rack, to add support to the forward end of the sign board and locked in that position. Two handles are provided for manually positioning the trailer at a desired display angle. A rear section may house a generator and/or battery packs and solar panels are located on the roof. The trailer can store equipment accessible from both sides and the rear.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 18, 2008
    Date of Patent: March 20, 2012
    Inventor: Kenneth L. MacDougall
  • Publication number: 20110084090
    Abstract: A container dispensing device is provided having a storage mode and a dispensing mode wherein a pouring spout comprising a threaded first end, an angled configured second end, having an exterior engaging mechanism, positioned and functioning at all times inside both a draw sleeve having an interior engaging mechanism, and a first cap opening. Said draw sleeve is positioned directly above an exterior threaded upper extension of said first cap, which remains attached at all times to said container by a first engaging mechanism. The exterior of said draw sleeve, housed inside a second cap, is kept dry in said storage mode, on an upper side by a seal positioned therein, and on a lower side by a multi-functional seal secured to a top edge of said upper extension of said first cap. Conversion of said dispensing device from said storage mode to said dispensing mode, requires handling only a dry exterior surface of said second cap and said draw sleeve.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 30, 2010
    Publication date: April 14, 2011
    Inventor: Kenneth L. MacDougall
  • Publication number: 20100187794
    Abstract: A low profile highway sign trailer wherein the message board positioned lengthwise resting upon the trailer frame during transport. The rear end of the sign board is fastened to and raised vertically by a rack, utilizing gearing and portable power drill or the like. The trailer tongue pivots on the frame to a vertical position utilizing a curved rack, to add support to the forward end of the sign board and locked in that position. Two handles are provided for manually positioning the trailer at a desired display angle. A rear section may house a generator and/or battery packs and solar panels are located on the roof. The trailer can store equipment accessible from both sides and the rear.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 18, 2008
    Publication date: July 29, 2010
    Inventor: Kenneth L. MacDougall
  • Publication number: 20100109287
    Abstract: The present invention provides a trailer to transport materials or equipment, the front tongue assembly of which converts to a highway traffic arrow board, or other preferred display, and which locks the trailer securely in place. The tongue extension frame extends through and pivots on the trailer frame and is moved to vertical by rack and pinion, or other suitable means such as hydraulic cylinder. Its upper end pivotably supports a Y-shaped tongue assembly with sign affixed opposite the towbar and hitch means. Power is applied to a gear box mounted on upper end of said tongue extension frame which turns the pivot bar 180 degrees to place the sign at the top for display and the towbar with hitch means at the bottom. Flip-down legs with extended side supports give added stability in the setup positions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 8, 2008
    Publication date: May 6, 2010
    Inventor: Kenneth L. MacDougall
  • Publication number: 20090322060
    Abstract: The invention provides space saving, locking and support features for most single pole trailer tongue, having: a support leg, which has the coupler hitch on the opposite end, pivots on the tongue into a vertical position where it acts as a support for the tongue. This leg is secured vertically, using aligned brackets on both sections, by a hitch pin or locking device, so that it can be locked in place as a deterrent to theft. When in the horizontal position, the support leg is secured to the tongue by a hitch pin and may be connected to a towing vehicle. A flip-down leg, pivotally mounted on the tongue, which drops down when the securing hitch pin is removed part way, to provide temporary support for the tongue while the support leg is being moved to the vertical position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 29, 2007
    Publication date: December 31, 2009
    Inventor: Kenneth L. Macdougall
  • Publication number: 20090023521
    Abstract: Golf tee markers (1) which are easily picked-up, placed into the ground and stacked. Also, a pickup and placement cylinder (13) for use with the markers (1); a transport and storage tube (29) for use with the markers (1); a transport and storage cabinet for use with the markers (1) and storage tubes (29); and a mowing tractor attachment for pickup and placement of the markers (1).
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 18, 2004
    Publication date: January 22, 2009
    Inventor: Kenneth L. MacDougall
  • Patent number: 7458597
    Abstract: The present invention provides a multiple use adjustable trailer for use in transportation, storage and housing, comprising: a substantially Y-shaped tongue (18) which pivots on a frame (2) into a perpendicular position where the lower portions of the side arms of the tongue (18) function as support legs for the frame (2), enabling the frame (2) to store and display materials or house equipment in the trailer bed. The tongue (18) is further secured vertically by hitch pins (8) in brackets (28) on the frame (2) that can be locked in place as a deterrent to theft. Two flip-down legs (30) pivotably mounted on the side of the frame (2) are used as temporary support legs before the lower portions of the side arms of the tongue (18) are fully engaged. The flip-down legs (30) are engaged when a hitch pin (8) is released from a hitch means on each side of the frame (2), enabling each flip-down leg (30) to freely pivot downward to contact the ground.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 3, 2005
    Date of Patent: December 2, 2008
    Inventor: Kenneth L. MacDougall
  • Publication number: 20080164679
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a quick and easily released hitch pin (1) used for securing the coupling of a trailer or similar implement onto a trailer hitch. The hitch pin (1) comprises a guide member (4), pin member (2) and handle. Linkage means (5) provided in the pin member (2) connecting the guide member (4) and the handle (3), allows for the handle (3) to coordinately move the guide member (4) between a first position, where the handle (3) and guide member (4) are substantially aligned with the pin member (2), and a second position where the handle (3) and guide member (4) form an angle to the pin member (2). When the handle (3) and guide member (4) are in the first position, the hitch pin (1) can be easily inserted through a hitch orifice. Once positioned in the hitch orifice, the handle (3) can be physically, or by the force of gravity, moved to the second position to limit lateral movement of the hitch pin (1) through the hitch orifice.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 7, 2005
    Publication date: July 10, 2008
    Inventor: Kenneth L. MacDougall