Patents by Inventor Michael Duane Gettel

Michael Duane Gettel 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).

  • Rear loading, drop down ladder rack system and method of use
    Patent number: 10501021
    Abstract: One embodiment of a ladder rack system and method of use are described. The system may have a ladder rack frame with an inner rail and an outer rail. The system may also have a ladder rack bed that is selectively moveable with respect to the ladder rack frame. The ladder rack bed may have an inner beam and an outer beam. The system may also have a driveshaft and at least one driveline arm that are connected together. The driveline arm is also connected to the ladder rack bed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 31, 2018
    Date of Patent: December 10, 2019
    Assignee: Adrian Steel Company
    Inventors: Nolin Miller Livingston, Michael Duane Gettel, Mark Dankow, Thomas Richter
  • Rear Loading, Drop Down Ladder Rack System & Method Of Use
    Publication number: 20180257577
    Abstract: One embodiment of a ladder rack system and method of use are described. The system may have a ladder rack frame with an inner rail and an outer rail. The system may also have a ladder rack bed that is selectively moveable with respect to the ladder rack frame. The ladder rack bed may have an inner beam and an outer beam. The system may also have a driveshaft and at least one driveline arm that are connected together. The driveline arm is also connected to the ladder rack bed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 31, 2018
    Publication date: September 13, 2018
    Inventors: Nolin Miller Livingston, Michael Duane Gettel, Mark Dankow, Thomas Richter