Patents by Inventor Robert A. Teeple

Robert A. Teeple 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).

  • Publication number: 20090072564
    Abstract: A convertible vehicle adapted to selectively receive a plurality of attachments for performing various utility functions. The convertible vehicle including a vehicle frame adapted to support the convertible vehicle and a sub-frame coupled to the vehicle frame, the sub-frame including a coupling device adapted to releasably couple an attachment to the sub-frame.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 15, 2008
    Publication date: March 19, 2009
    Inventor: Robert A. Teeple
  • Patent number: 7261313
    Abstract: A towing mechanism for a vehicle is disclosed having an axle and wheel assembly, the towing mechanism including at least one of a linkage and a stabilizer to militate against a rocking motion of the towing mechanism and maximize stability.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 12, 2005
    Date of Patent: August 28, 2007
    Inventor: Robert A. Teeple
  • Publication number: 20060012149
    Abstract: A towing mechanism for a vehicle is disclosed having an axle and wheel assembly, the towing mechanism including at least one of a linkage and a stabilizer to militate against a rocking motion of the towing mechanism and maximize stability.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 12, 2005
    Publication date: January 19, 2006
    Inventor: Robert Teeple
  • Patent number: 6733028
    Abstract: A towing mechanism (10) for a vehicle having an independent axle and wheel assembly and a linkage for adjusting the height of the towing mechanism (10) to accommodate a variety of trailers, whereby the towing mechanism (10) militates against the weight of a towed vehicle from being borne solely by a towing vehicle frame (40) and suspension.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 11, 2002
    Date of Patent: May 11, 2004
    Inventor: Robert A. Teeple
  • Patent number: 6665941
    Abstract: A weed cutter (10) having a protective housing (32) with an air impeller (28), an air diverter (50) and a motor driven rotary cutter element (12, 14, 16, 18). The air impeller creates a vacuum to effectively pull weeds into an inlet opening (42) in the protective housing prior to contact with the cutter element and exhausting the debris through an exhaust outlet (46).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 30, 2001
    Date of Patent: December 23, 2003
    Inventor: Robert A. Teeple
  • Patent number: 6644416
    Abstract: A tiller (10) having an engine (24), a plurality of rotating times (20), and a handle (26) which are rotatable with respect to a main frame (12) of the tiller (10) and cooperate with pivoting wheels (14) to facilitate turning of the tiller (10) while maintaining balance and stability.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 29, 2001
    Date of Patent: November 11, 2003
    Inventor: Robert A. Teeple
  • Publication number: 20030102649
    Abstract: A towing mechanism (10) for a vehicle having an independent axle and wheel assembly and a linkage for adjusting the height of the towing mechanism (10) to accommodate a variety of trailers, whereby the towing mechanism (10) militates against the weight of a towed vehicle from being borne solely by a towing vehicle frame (40) and suspension.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 11, 2002
    Publication date: June 5, 2003
    Inventor: Robert A. Teeple
  • Publication number: 20030098166
    Abstract: A tiller (10) having an engine (24), a plurality of rotating times (20), and a handle (26) which are rotatable with respect to a main frame (12) of the tiller (10) and cooperate with pivoting wheels (14) to facilitate turning of the tiller (10) while maintaining balance and stability.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 29, 2001
    Publication date: May 29, 2003
    Inventor: Robert A. Teeple