Patents by Inventor Richard C. Blumenstein

Richard C. Blumenstein 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).

  • Patent number: 7114784
    Abstract: A dumping insert for use with a truck. The dumping insert features a dumping body rotatably attached to a base. The base includes a pair of tracks mutually attached at one end by a forward brace and at the other by a rear brace. Springs urge the dumping body into retraction, and track outer wall slots in which traveler pins reciprocate prevent dumping body over-extension. A pulley arrangement is disclosed which increases dumping capacity, and a skirt is hingeadly attached to a rear of the dumping body which helps prevent access to the winch and cable area. Quick-install/removal features include forward brace arms attached at opposite ends of the forward brace, a dumping body downlock strap, low-friction glides attached to the tracks, and an upper hitch assembly attached to the base, a lower hitch assembly adjustably attached to the upper hitch assembly, and a receptacle for attachment to a truck.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 23, 2004
    Date of Patent: October 3, 2006
    Inventors: Richard C. Blumenstein, Steven J. Cook