Patents by Inventor Steve Gapp

Steve Gapp 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: 8567287
    Abstract: The present invention relates to the field of open-ended wrenches, and more specifically to a dual pawl assembly which can be used within an open-ended ratchet wrench to facilitate a bi-directional ratcheting motion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 18, 2011
    Date of Patent: October 29, 2013
    Inventors: Steve Gapp, Clint Johnson, Reed Felton
  • Patent number: 8191951
    Abstract: A barrel placement device for a skid steer loader is comprised of an attachment plate which attaches to the front of a skid steer loader; tubular support members; and a plurality of barrel pincers with gears that allow the barrel pincers to move in unison with the use of a single hydraulic cylinder. The hydraulic cylinder has hydraulic lines which connect to the auxiliary controls of a skid steer loader allowing the barrel pincers to be controlled to grasp and release traffic barrels from the interior of the skid steer loader.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 30, 2010
    Date of Patent: June 5, 2012
    Inventors: Clint Johnson, Steve Gapp, John Reed Felton
  • Publication number: 20120060652
    Abstract: The present invention relates to the field of open-ended wrenches, and more specifically to a dual pawl assembly which can be used within an open-ended ratchet wrench to facilitate a bi-directional ratcheting motion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 18, 2011
    Publication date: March 15, 2012
    Inventors: Steve Gapp, Clint Johnson, Reed Felton
  • Publication number: 20110243703
    Abstract: The present invention is a highly-efficient barrel placement device comprised of an attachment plate which attaches to the front of a skid steer loader; tubular support members; and a plurality of barrel pincers with gears that allow the barrel pincers to move in unison with the use of a single hydraulic cylinder. The hydraulic cylinder has hydraulic lines which connect to the auxiliary controls of a skid steer loader allowing the barrel pincers to be controlled to grasp and release traffic barrels from the interior of the skid steer loader.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 30, 2010
    Publication date: October 6, 2011
    Inventors: Clint Johnson, Steve Gapp, John Reed Felton
  • Patent number: 7909532
    Abstract: A mounting apparatus for an infrared heating device comprising a platform attached to a frame of an infrared heating chamber, at least one telescoping member affixed to said platform, and at least one attachment component which fixedly attaches said at least one telescoping members to said truck frame and allows said support bar to be moved along a horizontal axis at varying positions from the back of a vehicle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 23, 2008
    Date of Patent: March 22, 2011
    Inventors: Clint Johnson, Steve Gapp
  • Publication number: 20100224746
    Abstract: The present invention is an auger transport and mounting system which facilitates the drilling and positioning of ice fishing or other holes in an outdoor surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 1, 2010
    Publication date: September 9, 2010
    Inventors: Clint Johnson, Steve Gapp, John Reed Felton
  • Publication number: 20100047008
    Abstract: A mounting apparatus for an infrared heating device comprising a platform attached to a frame of an infrared heating chamber, at least one telescoping member affixed to said platform, and at least one attachment component which fixedly attaches said at least one telescoping members to said truck frame and allows said support bar to be moved along a horizontal axis at varying positions from the back of a vehicle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 23, 2008
    Publication date: February 25, 2010
    Inventors: Clint Johnson, Steve Gapp
  • Publication number: 20100043168
    Abstract: A central vacuum cleaner system for an automobile which comprises one or more portals located inside the passenger compartment of an automobile and/or in the space optimized canister located in the trunk or rear of the automobile Transitory tubing connects the one or more portals to the space optimized canister wherein debris is collected and stored. Debris can be placed directly in the portal or a hose and/or additional attachments may be attached to the portal. A portal cover covers the one or more portals blocking the portal when debris is not being placed directly in the portal or when no hose is attached. The central vacuum cleaner system may be powered using the automobile's battery or an external battery.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 23, 2008
    Publication date: February 25, 2010
    Inventors: Clint Johnson, Steve Gapp