Patents by Inventor Russell D. Pittman
Russell D. Pittman 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: 11440598Abstract: A platform trailer includes a neck reinforcement structure located in the neck region to provide for a reduced height in the neck region of the trailer to increase the cargo-carrying capacity of the trailer. The height in the neck region of the trailer is less than 30% of the height in the rest of the trailer. A fifth wheel plate includes a main portion secured to both the first and second beams of the trailer. The fifth wheel plate includes a bifurcated tail portion including a first tail portion connected to the first beam and a second tail portion connected to the second beam. A kingpin is connected to the fifth wheel plate and is adapted to be engaged by an associated tractor fifth wheel.Type: GrantFiled: June 15, 2020Date of Patent: September 13, 2022Assignee: EAST MANUFACTURING CORPORATIONInventors: Howard D. Booher, Russell D. Pittman, Derek Davies
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Publication number: 20200307725Abstract: A platform trailer includes a neck reinforcement structure located in the neck region to provide for a reduced height in the neck region of the trailer to increase the cargo-carrying capacity of the trailer. The height in the neck region of the trailer is less than 30% of the height in the rest of the trailer. A fifth wheel plate includes a main portion secured to both the first and second beams of the trailer. The fifth wheel plate includes a bifurcated tail portion including a first tail portion connected to the first beam and a second tail portion connected to the second beam. A kingpin is connected to the fifth wheel plate and is adapted to be engaged by an associated tractor fifth wheel.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 15, 2020Publication date: October 1, 2020Applicant: East Manufacturing CorporationInventors: Howard D. Booher, Russell D. Pittman, Derek Davies
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Patent number: 10683043Abstract: A platform trailer includes a neck reinforcement structure located in the neck region to provide for a reduced height in the neck region of the trailer to increase the cargo-carrying capacity of the trailer. The height in the neck region of the trailer is less than 30% of the height in the rest of the trailer. A fifth wheel plate includes a main portion secured to both the first and second beams of the trailer. The fifth wheel plate includes a bifurcated tail portion including a first tail portion connected to the first beam and a second tail portion connected to the second beam. A kingpin is connected to the fifth wheel plate and is adapted to be engaged by an associated tractor fifth wheel.Type: GrantFiled: December 22, 2016Date of Patent: June 16, 2020Assignee: East Manufacturing CorporationInventors: Howard D. Booher, Russell D. Pittman, Derek Davies
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Publication number: 20170101141Abstract: A platform trailer includes a neck reinforcement structure located in the neck region to provide for a reduced height in the neck region of the trailer to increase the cargo-carrying capacity of the trailer. The height in the neck region of the trailer is less than 30% of the height in the rest of the trailer. A fifth wheel plate includes a main portion secured to both the first and second beams of the trailer. The fifth wheel plate includes a bifurcated tail portion including a first tail portion connected to the first beam and a second tail portion connected to the second beam. A kingpin is connected to the fifth wheel plate and is adapted to be engaged by an associated tractor fifth wheel.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 22, 2016Publication date: April 13, 2017Applicant: East Manufacturing CorporationInventors: Howard D. Booher, Russell D. Pittman, Derek Davies
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Patent number: 9533721Abstract: A platform trailer includes a neck reinforcement structure located in the neck region. The neck reinforcement structure includes a first beam reinforcement structure located adjacent an inner side of the first beam that is oriented toward the second beam, and a second beam reinforcement structure located adjacent an inner side of the second beam that is oriented toward the first beam. A plurality of internal cross members extend between and interconnect the first and second beam reinforcement structures. A fifth wheel plate is fixedly secured to and that extends between both the first and second beams. A kingpin is connected to the fifth wheel plate and is adapted to be engaged by an associated tractor fifth wheel. The neck reinforcement structure allows for use of aluminum alloy beams with a reduced height in the neck region of the trailer.Type: GrantFiled: January 19, 2015Date of Patent: January 3, 2017Assignee: EAST MANUFACTURING CORPORATIONInventors: Howard D. Booher, Russell D. Pittman, Derek Davies
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Patent number: 9469352Abstract: A trailer includes a chassis and a trailer body connected to the chassis. The trailer body includes left and right vertical side walls and a curved floor. The left and right side walls each include a plurality of extruded panels each including an inner wall and an outer wall spaced from the inner wall.Type: GrantFiled: June 8, 2015Date of Patent: October 18, 2016Assignee: East Manufacturing CorporationInventors: Howard D. Booher, Russell D. Pittman
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Publication number: 20150274219Abstract: A trailer includes a chassis and a trailer body connected to the chassis. The trailer body includes left and right vertical side walls and a curved floor. The left and right side walls each include a plurality of extruded panels each including an inner wall and an outer wall spaced from the inner wall.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 8, 2015Publication date: October 1, 2015Applicant: EAST MANUFACTURING CORPORATIONInventors: Howard D. Booher, Russell D. Pittman
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Patent number: 9051012Abstract: A trailer includes a chassis and a trailer body connected to the chassis. The trailer body includes left and right vertical side walls and a curved floor. The left and right side walls each include a plurality of extruded panels each including an inner wall and an outer wall spaced from the inner wall.Type: GrantFiled: October 7, 2013Date of Patent: June 9, 2015Assignee: EAST MANUFACTURING CORPORATIONInventors: Howard D. Booher, Russell D. Pittman
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Publication number: 20150130164Abstract: A platform trailer includes a neck reinforcement structure located in the neck region. The neck reinforcement structure includes a first beam reinforcement structure located adjacent an inner side of the first beam that is oriented toward the second beam, and a second beam reinforcement structure located adjacent an inner side of the second beam that is oriented toward the first beam. A plurality of internal cross members extend between and interconnect the first and second beam reinforcement structures. A fifth wheel plate is fixedly secured to and that extends between both the first and second beams. A kingpin is connected to the fifth wheel plate and is adapted to be engaged by an associated tractor fifth wheel. The neck reinforcement structure allows for use of aluminum alloy beams with a reduced height in the neck region of the trailer.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 19, 2015Publication date: May 14, 2015Applicant: East Manufacturing CorporationInventors: Howard D. Booher, Russell D. Pittman, Derek Davies
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Patent number: 8936277Abstract: A platform trailer includes a neck reinforcement structure located in the neck region. The neck reinforcement structure includes a first beam reinforcement structure located adjacent an inner side of the first beam that is oriented toward the second beam, and a second beam reinforcement structure located adjacent an inner side of the second beam that is oriented toward the first beam. A plurality of internal cross members extend between and interconnect the first and second beam reinforcement structures. A fifth wheel plate is fixedly secured to and that extends between both the first and second beams. A kingpin is connected to the fifth wheel plate and is adapted to be engaged by an associated tractor fifth wheel. The neck reinforcement structure allows for use of aluminum alloy beams with a reduced height in the neck region of the trailer.Type: GrantFiled: March 2, 2013Date of Patent: January 20, 2015Assignee: East Manufacturing CorporationInventors: Howard D. Booher, Russell D. Pittman, Derek Davies
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Publication number: 20140035321Abstract: A trailer includes a chassis and a trailer body connected to the chassis. The trailer body includes left and right vertical side walls and a curved floor. The left and right side walls each include a plurality of extruded panels each including an inner wall and an outer wall spaced from the inner wall.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 7, 2013Publication date: February 6, 2014Applicant: East Manufacturing CorporationInventors: Howard D. Booher, Russell D. Pittman
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Publication number: 20140001731Abstract: A platform trailer includes a neck reinforcement structure located in the neck region. The neck reinforcement structure includes a first beam reinforcement structure located adjacent an inner side of the first beam that is oriented toward the second beam, and a second beam reinforcement structure located adjacent an inner side of the second beam that is oriented toward the first beam. A plurality of internal cross members extend between and interconnect the first and second beam reinforcement structures. A fifth wheel plate is fixedly secured to and that extends between both the first and second beams. A kingpin is connected to the fifth wheel plate and is adapted to be engaged by an associated tractor fifth wheel. The neck reinforcement structure allows for use of aluminum alloy beams with a reduced height in the neck region of the trailer.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 2, 2013Publication date: January 2, 2014Applicant: East Manufacturing CorporationInventors: Howard D. Booher, Russell D. Pittman, Derek Davies
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Patent number: 8550542Abstract: A trailer includes a chassis and a trailer body connected to the chassis. The trailer body includes left and right vertical side walls and a curved floor. The left and right side walls each include a plurality of extruded panels each including an inner wall and an outer wall spaced from the inner wall.Type: GrantFiled: March 16, 2011Date of Patent: October 8, 2013Assignee: East Manufacturing CorporationInventors: Howard D. Booher, Russell D. Pittman