Patents by Inventor Kenneth W. Myrick

Kenneth W. Myrick 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: 6725487
    Abstract: A portable ramp and load support assembly including a pair of rigid, elongated, first and second ramp components hinged together at adjoining ends by a simple pivot pin. The apparatus is made of light-weight, injection molded plastic material, and is provided with a resilient, non-slip surface on its upper side. The ground-engaging end and vehicle-engaging end are also specially configured to prevent slippage and dislodgment during use. The assembly also includes a plurality of accessory parts including disconnectable legs for allowing the ramp apparatus to be used as a grooming table, examination table, game-cleaning table, etc., and floats, wheels, pull handles and other accessories that can be attached to extend the utility of the apparatus.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 6, 2002
    Date of Patent: April 27, 2004
    Inventors: Kenneth W. Myrick, Kenneth Scott Myrick
  • Publication number: 20030213072
    Abstract: A portable ramp and load support assembly including a pair of rigid, elongated, first and second ramp components hinged together at adjoining ends by a simple pivot pin. The apparatus is made of light-weight, injection molded plastic material, and is provided with a resilient, non-slip surface on its upper side. The ground-engaging end and vehicle-engaging end are also specially configured to prevent slippage and dislodgment during use. The assembly also includes a plurality of accessory parts that enable the ramp to have utility in numerous applications other than its use as a ramp. The assembly provides a sturdy, light-weight, long-lasting and easily cleanable ramp apparatus suitable for use by dog and other large animal owners with SUVs, pickups, RV's and station wagons. The assembly also includes disconnectable legs for allowing the ramp apparatus to be used as a grooming table, examination table, game-cleaning table, etc.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 6, 2002
    Publication date: November 20, 2003
    Inventors: Kenneth W. Myrick, Kenneth Scott Myrick
  • Patent number: 6119634
    Abstract: A pet ramp assembly including a pair of elongated, molded first and second ramp components hinged together at adjoining ends by a simple pivot pin. A pair of side-locking pins serve the dual purpose of locking the folded structure together and alternatively locking the extended ramp-forming structure in its extended configuration while simultaneously providing additional structural support at the pivot point. The apparatus is made of light-weight, injection molded plastic material, and is provided with a non-slip surface on its upper side. The ground-engaging end and vehicle-engaging end are also specially configured to prevent slippage and dislodgment during use. The apparatus also includes disconnectable legs for allowing the ramp assembly to be used as a grooming table, examination table, game-cleaning table etc.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 10, 2000
    Date of Patent: September 19, 2000
    Inventor: Kenneth W. Myrick