Patents by Inventor Nicholas Erickson

Nicholas Erickson 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).

  • Fifth wheel hitch and associated systems and methods
    Patent number: 10668961
    Abstract: The disclosed apparatus, systems and methods relate to an improved fifth-wheel hitch which features a pivotally-mounted head assembly. The hitch assembly has a rocker assembly which allows for the pivotal movement of the head during mounting. The rocker can be secured in a fixed position during transport. A multi-point jaw assembly is also provided. A rail kit adaptor and gooseneck adaptor are also provided. The assembly is light and engineered for quick and efficient installation and use in the bed of a truck.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 27, 2018
    Date of Patent: June 2, 2020
    Assignee: NSD Innovations, LLC
    Inventor: Nicholas Erickson
  • Fifth Wheel Hitch and Associated Systems and Methods
    Publication number: 20180362104
    Abstract: The disclosed apparatus, systems and methods relate to an improved fifth-wheel hitch which features a pivotally-mounted head assembly. The hitch assembly has a rocker assembly which allows for the pivotal movement of the head during mounting. The rocker can be secured in a fixed position during transport. A multi-point jaw assembly is also provided. A rail kit adaptor and gooseneck adaptor are also provided. The assembly is light and engineered for quick and efficient installation and use in the bed of a truck.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 27, 2018
    Publication date: December 20, 2018
    Inventor: Nicholas Erickson
  • Fifth wheel hitch and associated systems and methods
    Patent number: 10059387
    Abstract: The disclosed apparatus, systems and methods relate to an improved fifth-wheel hitch which features a pivotally-mounted head assembly. The hitch assembly has a rocker assembly which allows for the pivotal movement of the head during mounting. The rocker can be secured in a fixed position during transport. A multi-point jaw assembly is also provided. A rail kit adaptor and gooseneck adaptor are also provided. The assembly is light and engineered for quick and efficient installation and use in the bed of a truck.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 11, 2015
    Date of Patent: August 28, 2018
    Assignee: NSD Innovations, LLC
    Inventor: Nicholas Erickson
  • Fifth Wheel Hitch and Associated Systems and Methods
    Publication number: 20160167721
    Abstract: The disclosed apparatus, systems and methods relate to an improved fifth-wheel hitch which features a pivotally-mounted head assembly. The hitch assembly has a rocker assembly which allows for the pivotal movement of the head during mounting. The rocker can be secured in a fixed position during transport. A multi-point jaw assembly is also provided. A rail kit adaptor and gooseneck adaptor are also provided. The assembly is light and engineered for quick and efficient installation and use in the bed of a truck.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 11, 2015
    Publication date: June 16, 2016
    Inventor: Nicholas Erickson
  • ORGANIC LIGHT EMITTING DEVICES HAVING GRADED EMISSION REGIONS
    Publication number: 20130062599
    Abstract: Organic light-emitting devices having an emissive region comprising a hole transport material and an electron transport material in varying material concentration across the devices. Variation of the concentration of the hole transport material and electron transport material is provided continuously or in a graded manner, as opposed to using multiple layers arranged to form a step-like gradient.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 1, 2011
    Publication date: March 14, 2013
    Inventors: Russell J. Holmes, Nicholas Erickson