Patents by Inventor Raymond Strelic
Raymond Strelic 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).
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Patent number: 11745635Abstract: A trailer is provided for accommodating different lengths of loads. The trailer can have a hitch assembly connectable to a tow vehicle, a deck assembly positioned behind the hitch assembly, an axle assembly having at least two axles and wheels provided on the at least two axles, a first kicker roller adjacent a first side of the deck assembly and positionable in a loading position and a transport position and a second kicker roller adjacent a second side of the deck assembly and positionable in a loading position and a transport position.Type: GrantFiled: March 31, 2020Date of Patent: September 5, 2023Inventors: Brett Burke, Stuart Humphrey, Raymond Strelic, Lee Engemoen
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Patent number: 11332207Abstract: A booster for a trailer system is provided comprising a control system in communication with a sensor(s) for determining the direction and speed of the booster when in motion. The control system comprises instructions corresponding to one or more booster operations such as: detection of a reverse state, retraction of a suspension system when the reverse state is detected; engagement of a steer axle lock when the reverse state is detected; detection of a forward state; extension of the suspension system when the forward state is detected; disengagement of the steer axle lock when the forward state is detected; detection of a high-speed forward state; engagement of the steer axle lock when the high-speed forward state is detected; detection of a low-speed forward state; and disengagement of the steer axle lock when the low-speed forward state is detected.Type: GrantFiled: March 31, 2020Date of Patent: May 17, 2022Assignee: Brandt Industries Inc.Inventors: Raymond Strelic, Brett Burke, Anneke Snow
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Patent number: 11332205Abstract: A trailer having a hitch assembly, a deck assembly, an axle assembly and a structural joint positioned between the deck assembly and the axle assembly is provided. The deck assembly having a first support beams and a second support beams supporting decking. The first support beam and the second support beam can have a positive camber. At least one shim plate can be rotatable between a joint position, wherein the at least one shim plate is positioned in the structural joint, and a storage position, wherein the at least one shim plate is rotated out of the structural joint to adjust the amount of camber in the support beams.Type: GrantFiled: December 18, 2019Date of Patent: May 17, 2022Assignee: Brandt Industries Inc.Inventors: Hyunjin Hwang, Brett Burke, Raymond Strelic
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Patent number: 11267309Abstract: A suspension system is provided comprising at least one ride height valve, when engaged, that allows an air flow to engage a hydraulic control valve such that it initiates either extension or retraction of a hydraulic piston from a cylinder. Extension or retraction of the hydraulic piston causes a booster frame to be bias downwardly or upwardly, respectively. The ride height valve is engaged when a booster axle is at a predetermined distance from the frame.Type: GrantFiled: January 7, 2020Date of Patent: March 8, 2022Assignee: Brandt Industries Inc.Inventors: Raymond Strelic, Brett Burke, Anneke Snow
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Publication number: 20210300228Abstract: A trailer is provided for accommodating different lengths of loads. The trailer can have a hitch assembly connectable to a tow vehicle, a deck assembly positioned behind the hitch assembly, an axle assembly having at least two axles and wheels provided on the at least two axles, a first kicker roller adjacent a first side of the deck assembly and positionable in a loading position and a transport position and a second kicker roller adjacent a second side of the deck assembly and positionable in a loading position and a transport position.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 31, 2020Publication date: September 30, 2021Inventors: Brett Burke, Stuart Humphrey, Raymond Strelic, Lee Engemoen
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Publication number: 20210300489Abstract: A booster for a trailer system is provided comprising a control system in communication with a sensor(s) for determining the direction and speed of the booster when in motion. The control system comprises instructions corresponding to one or more booster operations such as: detection of a reverse state, retraction of a suspension system when the reverse state is detected; engagement of a steer axle lock when the reverse state is detected; detection of a forward state; extension of the suspension system when the forward state is detected; disengagement of the steer axle lock when the forward state is detected; detection of a high-speed forward state; engagement of the steer axle lock when the high-speed forward state is detected; detection of a low-speed forward state; and disengagement of the steer axle lock when the low-speed forward state is detected.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 31, 2020Publication date: September 30, 2021Inventors: Raymond Strelic, Brett Burke, Anneke Snow
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Publication number: 20210206223Abstract: A suspension system is provided comprising at least one ride height valve, when engaged, that allows an air flow to engage a hydraulic control valve such that it initiates either extension or retraction of a hydraulic piston from a cylinder. Extension or retraction of the hydraulic piston causes a booster frame to be bias downwardly or upwardly, respectively. The ride height valve is engaged when a booster axle is at a predetermined distance from the frame.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 7, 2020Publication date: July 8, 2021Inventors: Raymond Strelic, Brett Burke, Anneke Snow
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Publication number: 20210179207Abstract: A trailer having a hitch assembly, a deck assembly, an axle assembly and a structural joint positioned between the deck assembly and the axle assembly is provided. The deck assembly having a first support beams and a second support beams supporting decking. The first support beam and the second support beam can have a positive camber. At least one shim plate can be rotatable between a joint position, wherein the at least one shim plate is positioned in the structural joint, and a storage position, wherein the at least one shim plate is rotated out of the structural joint to adjust the amount of camber in the support beams.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 18, 2019Publication date: June 17, 2021Inventors: Hyunjin Hwang, Brett Burke, Raymond Strelic
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Patent number: 10752148Abstract: A tilt bed trailer is provided with a latching system to secure the tilt bed in a transport position. The tilt bed trailer can have a frame with a first side rail and a second side rail. Ground wheels can be attached to the frame. A tilting bed portion can have a first pivoting rail and a second pivoting rail provided inside the first side rail and the second side rail and pivotally connected to the side rails so that the tilting bed portion can pivot relative to the frame around a pivot axis. A keeper can extend laterally from at least one of the pivoting rails. A latching assembly can include a rod extending between the side rails, a lever connected to the rod and at least one latching member engageable with the keeper. A biasing element can be provided to place a torsional force on the rod.Type: GrantFiled: June 8, 2017Date of Patent: August 25, 2020Assignee: Brandt Industries Ltd.Inventors: Mark Selzer, Raymond Strelic, Rod Sawcyn
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Publication number: 20180093602Abstract: A tilt bed trailer is provided with a latching system to secure the tilt bed in a transport position. The tilt bed trailer can have a frame with a first side rail and a second side rail. Ground wheels can be attached to the frame. A tilting bed portion can have a first pivoting rail and a second pivoting rail provided inside the first side rail and the second side rail and pivotally connected to the side rails so that the tilting bed portion can pivot relative to the frame around a pivot axis. A keeper can extend laterally from at least one f the pivoting rails. A latching assembly can include a rod extending between the side rails; a lever connected to the rod and at least one latching member engageable with the keeper. A biasing element can be provided to place a torsional force on the rod.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 8, 2017Publication date: April 5, 2018Inventors: Mark Selzer, Raymond Strelic, Rod Sawcyn