Patents by Inventor Lovel R. Simmons

Lovel R. Simmons 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: 4516904
    Abstract: A wagon for hauling earth, ore, and like materials is connected to a tractor by a gooseneck. The front wall of the wagon comprises an ejector and hydraulic cylinder-piston devices are secured substantially centrally of the wall and to the gooseneck for effecting ejection. A power-operated tail gate at the rear of the wagon secures an overlying mud gate in closed position for travel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 21, 1984
    Date of Patent: May 14, 1985
    Inventor: Lovel R. Simmons
  • Patent number: 4379571
    Abstract: A trailer to be towed by a tractor is provided with structure for raising or lowering wheels relative to the trailer bed in accordance with the type of terrain to be traversed. Structure also is provided for shifting the wheels toward and away from one another transversely of the trailer bed and generally axially of the wheels to provide greater or lesser lateral stability in accordance with the roadway or terrain to be traversed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 6, 1980
    Date of Patent: April 12, 1983
    Inventor: Lovel R. Simmons
  • Patent number: 4132323
    Abstract: The present invention is concerned with a trailer for carrying military tanks and convertible for carrying general cargo. The carrier is provided with a floor which has the rear portion raised about a front pivot for loading of tanks, which rear floor portion then is lowered about said front pivot to carrying position in order that the carrier might be stable with a tank in place and in order that the carrier and tank together might provide a low profile. A removable floor bolts in place for the carrying of general cargo.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 25, 1977
    Date of Patent: January 2, 1979
    Inventor: Lovel R. Simmons