Patents by Inventor Michael Thoma

Michael Thoma 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).

  • Multi-layer hold down assembly
    Patent number: 8956094
    Abstract: A low profile hold down assembly is mounted to the exterior surface of a sidewall of a trailer. The hold down assembly includes a cover member formed from the same material from which the sidewall of the trailer is formed and therefore is aesthetically desirable.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 16, 2014
    Date of Patent: February 17, 2015
    Assignee: Wabash National, L.P.
    Inventors: Michael Thoma, Danny L. Gilbert, Francis Smidler
  • MULTI-LAYER HOLD DOWN ASSEMBLY
    Publication number: 20140126975
    Abstract: A low profile hold down assembly is mounted to the exterior surface of a sidewall of a trailer. The hold down assembly includes a cover member formed from the same material from which the sidewall of the trailer is formed and therefore is aesthetically desirable.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 16, 2014
    Publication date: May 8, 2014
    Inventors: Michael Thoma, Danny L. Gilbert, Francis Smidler
  • Multi-layer hold down assembly
    Patent number: 8662804
    Abstract: A low profile hold down assembly is mounted to the exterior surface of a sidewall of a trailer. The hold down assembly includes a cover member formed from the same material from which the sidewall of the trailer is formed and therefore is aesthetically desirable.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 16, 2011
    Date of Patent: March 4, 2014
    Assignee: Wabash National, L.P.
    Inventors: Michael Thoma, Danny L. Gilbert, Francis Smidler
  • MULTI-LAYER HOLD DOWN ASSEMBLY
    Publication number: 20120061533
    Abstract: A low profile hold down assembly is mounted to the exterior surface of a sidewall of a trailer. The hold down assembly includes a cover member formed from the same material from which the sidewall of the trailer is formed and therefore is aesthetically desirable.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 16, 2011
    Publication date: March 15, 2012
    Applicant: WABASH NATIONAL, L.P.
    Inventors: Michael Thoma, Danny L. Gilbert, Francis Smidler
  • Multi-layer hold down assembly
    Patent number: 8079793
    Abstract: A low profile hold down assembly is mounted to the exterior surface of a sidewall of a trailer. The hold down assembly includes a cover member formed from the same material from which the sidewall of the trailer is formed and therefore is aesthetically desirable.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 28, 2008
    Date of Patent: December 20, 2011
    Assignee: Wabash National, L.P.
    Inventors: Michael Thoma, Danny L. Gilbert, Francis Smidler
  • MULTI-LAYER HOLD DOWN ASSEMBLY
    Publication number: 20090267318
    Abstract: A low profile hold down assembly is mounted to the exterior surface of a sidewall of a trailer. The hold down assembly includes a cover member formed from the same material from which the sidewall of the trailer is formed and therefore is aesthetically desirable.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 28, 2008
    Publication date: October 29, 2009
    Inventors: MICHAEL THOMA, DANNY L. GILBERT, FRANCIS SMIDLER