Patents by Inventor Robert Daniel Slack
Robert Daniel Slack 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: 12036960Abstract: A vehicle leveling system includes a jack adapted to be mounted to a vehicle frame without modifying the vehicle frame. In a particular embodiment, the jack includes a first bracket adapted to urge against the bottom and side surfaces of a member of the frame and configured to be fastened to a member of the frame through a manufacturer-provided aperture in the frame. The jack additionally includes a second bracket to couple the first bracket to the jack. In a more particular embodiment, the first bracket includes a horizontal adjustment feature, and the second bracket includes a vertical adjustment feature.Type: GrantFiled: February 1, 2021Date of Patent: July 16, 2024Assignee: Quadra Manufacturing, LLCInventors: Johnnie Eugene Lehman, Gary Anthony Lehman, Robert Daniel Slack
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Patent number: 11945418Abstract: A vehicle leveling system includes a jack adapted to be mounted to a vehicle frame without modifying the vehicle frame. In a particular embodiment, the jack includes a first bracket adapted to urge against the bottom and side surfaces of a member of the frame and configured to be fastened to a member of the frame through a manufacturer-provided aperture in the frame. The jack additionally includes a second bracket to couple the first bracket to the jack. In a more particular embodiment, the first bracket includes a horizontal adjustment feature, and the second bracket includes a vertical adjustment feature.Type: GrantFiled: October 7, 2020Date of Patent: April 2, 2024Assignee: Quadra Manufacturing, LLCInventors: Johnnie Eugene Lehman, Gary Anthony Lehman, Robert Daniel Slack
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Publication number: 20210179035Abstract: A vehicle leveling system includes a jack adapted to be mounted to a vehicle frame without modifying the vehicle frame. In a particular embodiment, the jack includes a first bracket adapted to urge against the bottom and side surfaces of a member of the frame and configured to be fastened to a member of the frame through a manufacturer-provided aperture in the frame. The jack additionally includes a second bracket to couple the first bracket to the jack. In a more particular embodiment, the first bracket includes a horizontal adjustment feature, and the second bracket includes a vertical adjustment feature.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 1, 2021Publication date: June 17, 2021Inventors: Johnnie Eugene Lehman, Gary Anthony Lehman, Robert Daniel Slack
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Publication number: 20210155205Abstract: A vehicle leveling system includes a jack adapted to be mounted to a vehicle frame without modifying the vehicle frame. In a particular embodiment, the jack includes a first bracket adapted to urge against the bottom and side surfaces of a member of the frame and configured to be fastened to a member of the frame through a manufacturer-provided aperture in the frame. The jack additionally includes a second bracket to couple the first bracket to the jack. In a more particular embodiment, the first bracket includes a horizontal adjustment feature, and the second bracket includes a vertical adjustment feature.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 1, 2021Publication date: May 27, 2021Inventors: Johnnie Eugene Lehman, Gary Anthony Lehman, Robert Daniel Slack
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Publication number: 20210016750Abstract: A vehicle leveling system includes a jack adapted to be mounted to a vehicle frame without modifying the vehicle frame. In a particular embodiment, the jack includes a first bracket adapted to urge against the bottom and side surfaces of a member of the frame and configured to be fastened to a member of the frame through a manufacturer-provided aperture in the frame. The jack additionally includes a second bracket to couple the first bracket to the jack. In a more particular embodiment, the first bracket includes a horizontal adjustment feature, and the second bracket includes a vertical adjustment feature.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 7, 2020Publication date: January 21, 2021Inventors: Johnnie Eugene Lehman, Gary Anthony Lehman, Robert Daniel Slack
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Patent number: 10821944Abstract: A vehicle leveling system includes a jack adapted to be mounted to a vehicle frame without modifying the vehicle frame. In a particular embodiment, the jack includes a first bracket adapted to urge against the bottom and side surfaces of a member of the frame and configured to be fastened to a member of the frame through a manufacturer-provided aperture in the frame. The jack additionally includes a second bracket to couple the first bracket to the jack. In a more particular embodiment, the first bracket includes a horizontal adjustment feature, and the second bracket includes a vertical adjustment feature.Type: GrantFiled: September 24, 2018Date of Patent: November 3, 2020Assignee: Quadra Manufacturing, Inc.Inventors: Johnnie Eugene Lehman, Gary Anthony Lehman, Robert Daniel Slack
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Patent number: 10759396Abstract: A vehicle leveling system includes a jack adapted to be mounted to a vehicle frame without modifying the vehicle frame. In a particular embodiment, the jack includes a first bracket adapted to urge against the bottom surface of the frame and a second bracket adapted to be mounted to a surface of the vehicle adjacent the frame. In a more particular embodiment, the first bracket includes a horizontal adjustment feature and the second bracket includes a vertical adjustment feature. In another particular embodiment, the jack is coupled to the vehicle frame via a bracket that is adapted to be mounted to manufacturer-provided apertures formed in the frame during the manufacture of the vehicle.Type: GrantFiled: September 13, 2017Date of Patent: September 1, 2020Assignee: Quadra Manufacturing, Inc.Inventors: Johnnie Eugene Lehman, Gary Anthony Lehman, Robert Daniel Slack
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Publication number: 20190031158Abstract: An example leveling/stabilization system for a vehicle includes a jack, an actuator, a user interface device, and a controller. The jack is adapted to be fixed to the vehicle and is extendable from a stowed position to an auto-deployed position. The actuator is coupled to the jack and is operative to extend and retract the jack responsive to signals from the controller. The user interface device is adapted to receive input from a user. The controller is responsive to an auto-deploy signal from the user interface and operative to provide the control signals to the actuator causing the actuator to continuously extend the jack from the stowed position for a predetermined time period, thereby positioning the jack in the auto-deployed position. No level sensor is required.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 2, 2018Publication date: January 31, 2019Inventors: Johnnie Eugene Lehman, Gary Anthony Lehman, Robert Daniel Slack
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Publication number: 20190023237Abstract: A vehicle leveling system includes a jack adapted to be mounted to a vehicle frame without modifying the vehicle frame. In a particular embodiment, the jack includes a first bracket adapted to urge against the bottom and side surfaces of a member of the frame and configured to be fastened to a member of the frame through a manufacturer-provided aperture in the frame. The jack additionally includes a second bracket to couple the first bracket to the jack. In a more particular embodiment, the first bracket includes a horizontal adjustment feature, and the second bracket includes a vertical adjustment feature.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 24, 2018Publication date: January 24, 2019Applicant: Quadra Manufacturing, Inc.Inventors: Johnnie Eugene Lehman, Gary Anthony Lehman, Robert Daniel Slack
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Patent number: 10093286Abstract: An example leveling/stabilization system for a vehicle includes a jack, an actuator, a user interface device, and a controller. The jack is adapted to be fixed to the vehicle and is extendable from a stowed position to an auto-deployed position. The actuator is coupled to the jack and is operative to extend and retract the jack responsive to signals from the controller. The user interface device is adapted to receive input from a user. The controller is responsive to an auto-deploy signal from the user interface and operative to provide the control signals to the actuator causing the actuator to continuously extend the jack from the stowed position for a predetermined time period, thereby positioning the jack in the auto-deployed position. No level sensor is required.Type: GrantFiled: March 19, 2015Date of Patent: October 9, 2018Assignee: Quadra Manufacturing, Inc.Inventors: Johnnie Eugene Lehman, Gary Anthony Lehman, Robert Daniel Slack
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Publication number: 20180072279Abstract: A vehicle leveling system includes a jack adapted to be mounted to a vehicle frame without modifying the vehicle frame. In a particular embodiment, the jack includes a first bracket adapted to urge against the bottom surface of the frame and a second bracket adapted to be mounted to a surface of the vehicle adjacent the frame. In a more particular embodiment, the first bracket includes a horizontal adjustment feature and the second bracket includes a vertical adjustment feature. In another particular embodiment, the jack is coupled to the vehicle frame via a bracket that is adapted to be mounted to manufacturer-provided apertures formed in the frame during the manufacture of the vehicle.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 13, 2017Publication date: March 15, 2018Applicant: Quadra Manufacturing, Inc.Inventors: Johnnie Eugene Lehman, Gary Anthony Lehman, Robert Daniel Slack
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Publication number: 20160244030Abstract: An example extendable jack foot includes a foot pad, an extension member, and a handle. The extension member and the handle are fixed to the foot pad. The extension member also defines a slot. The slot is configured to accept a connecting pin, slidably coupling the extendable jack foot to the distal end of a jack leg. The extendable jack foot can be moved with respect to the jack leg by a user, adjusting the position of the connecting pin within the slot. Positioning the connecting pin in various seat positions within the slot extends or retracts the effective length of the jack leg. No detachable parts are required.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 7, 2015Publication date: August 25, 2016Inventors: Johnnie Eugene Lehman, Gary Anthony Lehman, Robert Daniel Slack
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Publication number: 20160207505Abstract: An example leveling/stabilization system for a vehicle includes a jack, an actuator, a user interface device, and a controller. The jack is adapted to be fixed to the vehicle and is extendable from a stowed position to an auto-deployed position. The actuator is coupled to the jack and is operative to extend and retract the jack responsive to signals from the controller. The user interface device is adapted to receive input from a user. The controller is responsive to an auto-deploy signal from the user interface and operative to provide the control signals to the actuator causing the actuator to continuously extend the jack from the stowed position for a predetermined time period, thereby positioning the jack in the auto-deployed position. No level sensor is required.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 19, 2015Publication date: July 21, 2016Inventors: Johnnie Eugene Lehman, Gary Anthony Lehman, Robert Daniel Slack