Patents by Inventor Kenneth Leitner

Kenneth Leitner 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: 6913287
    Abstract: An elevation mechanism is disclosed for lifting the rear end of a snowmobile, the elevation mechanism comprising: a stabilizer brace pivotally mounted on the snowmobile at a point spaced forwardly of the rear end of the snowmobile for pivotal movement between transport and use positions; a ground-engaging edge on the stabilizer brace; and an extensible lifting mechanism for connecting at an upper end to the rear end of the snowmobile and connected at a lower end to the stabilizer brace for selective movement between an extended position and a compressed position; the parts being arranged such that in the use position the extensible lifting mechanism is in the extended position and the ground-engaging edge thereby engages the ground surface, while in the transport position the extensible lifting mechanism is in the compressed position and the ground-engaging edge thereby clears the ground surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 27, 2003
    Date of Patent: July 5, 2005
    Inventor: Kenneth Leitner
  • Patent number: 6874762
    Abstract: A snowmobile stand mechanism for drive-track type snowmobiles is provided comprising a stand rotatable between a transport position where the stand is not engaged and a use position where the stand is engaged and elevates the drive track above the ground surface, the stand comprising leverage means that require minimal physical exertion or, alternatively, motor-driven operation. The stand is attached to the snowmobile by means of a stand track, whereby the stand can be retracted during transport and extended for use.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 19, 2003
    Date of Patent: April 5, 2005
    Inventor: Kenneth Leitner
  • Publication number: 20050045396
    Abstract: An elevation mechanism is disclosed for lifting the rear end of a snowmobile, the elevation mechanism comprising: a stabilizer brace pivotally mounted on the snowmobile at a point spaced forwardly of the rear end of the snowmobile for pivotal movement between transport and use positions; a ground-engaging edge on the stabilizer brace; and an extensible lifting mechanism for connecting at an upper end to the rear end of the snowmobile and connected at a lower end to the stabilizer brace for selective movement between an extended position and a compressed position; the parts being arranged such that in the use position the extensible lifting mechanism is in the extended position and the ground-engaging edge thereby engages the ground surface, while in the transport position the extensible lifting mechanism is in the compressed position and the ground-engaging edge thereby clears the ground surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 27, 2003
    Publication date: March 3, 2005
    Inventor: Kenneth Leitner
  • Patent number: 6688581
    Abstract: A snowmobile stand mechanism for drive-track type snowmobiles is provided comprising a stand rotatable between a transport position where the stand is not engaged and a use position where the stand is engaged and elevates the drive track above the ground surface, the stand comprising leverage means that require minimal physical exertion or, alternatively, motor-driven operation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 18, 2002
    Date of Patent: February 10, 2004
    Inventor: Kenneth Leitner
  • Publication number: 20030173553
    Abstract: A snowmobile stand mechanism for drive-track type snowmobiles is provided comprising a stand rotatable between a transport position where the stand is not engaged and a use position where the stand is engaged and elevates the drive track above the ground surface, the stand comprising leverage means that require minimal physical exertion or, alternatively, motor-driven operation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 18, 2002
    Publication date: September 18, 2003
    Inventor: Kenneth Leitner
  • Publication number: 20030173554
    Abstract: A snowmobile stand mechanism for drive-track type snowmobiles is provided comprising a stand rotatable between a transport position where the stand is not engaged and a use position where the stand is engaged and elevates the drive track above the ground surface, the stand comprising leverage means that require minimal physical exertion or, alternatively, motor-driven operation. The stand is attached to the snowmobile by means of a stand track, whereby the stand can be retracted during transport and extended for use.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 19, 2003
    Publication date: September 18, 2003
    Inventor: Kenneth Leitner