Patents by Inventor Michael Bobak

Michael Bobak 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).

  • VEHICLE BODY HAVING A TAILGATE SYSTEM OPERABLE IN A PLURALITY OF MODES
    Publication number: 20070182237
    Abstract: A dump body having a tailgate capable of operation in a plurality of modes includes a tailgate pivotally connected to either side walls along an upper tailgate end for operation in a first mode or pivotally connected to one of the side walls for operation in a second mode. A control assembly is protected by at least partially being placed within a corner post of the dump body.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 18, 2007
    Publication date: August 9, 2007
    Inventors: Eric Brown, Michael Bobak, Timothy Simpson
  • Vehicle body having a tailgate system operable in a plurality of modes
    Patent number: 7240968
    Abstract: A tailgate system for a dump body of a vehicle capable of operation in a plurality of modes includes a tailgate pivotally connected to side walls along an upper tailgate end for operation in a first mode and pivotally connected to one of the side walls along a tailgate side for operation in a second mode. A control assembly including a latching member, arm and handle is at least partially protected by placement within a corner post of the dump body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 17, 2005
    Date of Patent: July 10, 2007
    Assignee: Somerset Welding & Steel, Inc.
    Inventors: Eric C. Brown, Michael Bobak, Timothy J. Simpson
  • Vehicle body having a tailgate system operable in a plurality of modes
    Publication number: 20050104403
    Abstract: A tailgate system for a dump body of a vehicle capable of operation in a plurality of modes includes a tailgate pivotally connected to side walls along an upper tailgate end for operation in a first mode and pivotally connected to one of the side walls along a tailgate side for operation in a second mode. A control assembly including a latching member, arm and handle is at least partially protected by placement within a corner post of the dump body.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 17, 2005
    Publication date: May 19, 2005
    Inventors: Eric Brown, Michael Bobak, Timothy Simpson
  • Vehicle body having a tailgate system operable in a plurality of modes
    Patent number: 6880895
    Abstract: A tailgate system for a dump body of a vehicle capable of operation in a plurality of modes includes a tailgate pivotally connected to side walls along an upper tailgate end for operation in a first mode and pivotally connected to one of the side walls along a tailgate side for operation in a second mode. To convert the tailgate from the first to the second mode of operation, a ball and socket are engaged forming a pivot point around which the tailgate can rotate in the second mode.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 13, 2003
    Date of Patent: April 19, 2005
    Assignee: Somerset Welding & Steel, Inc.
    Inventors: Eric C. Brown, Michael Bobak, Timothy J. Simpson