Patents by Inventor Steven W. Potter
Steven W. Potter 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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Publication number: 20240017761Abstract: A device for attaching to a ski of a snowmobile includes first and second spaced apart legs. Each leg has a ski engaging portion proximate a second end that is configured to engage a bottom surface of the ski proximate outer edges thereof. The device includes at least one wheel attached to the first and second legs between the first end and the second end and a cross bar that attaches the first and second legs proximate first ends thereof. The device includes a lever arm extending from the cross bar between the first and second legs wherein the lever arm is configured to be angularly positionable relative to the first and second spaced apart legs. A handle is attached to a distal end of the lever arm and has a surface configured to engage a tip end or a ski handle of the ski.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 10, 2023Publication date: January 18, 2024Inventors: Ernest J. DeLanghe, Steven W. Potter, Paul Dathe, Gregory Joseph Wright, Randall Seurer
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Patent number: 11873019Abstract: A device for attaching to a ski of a snowmobile includes first and second spaced apart legs. Each leg has a ski engaging portion proximate a second end that is configured to engage a bottom surface of the ski proximate outer edges thereof. The device includes at least one wheel attached to the first and second legs between the first end and the second end and a cross bar that attaches the first and second legs proximate first ends thereof. The device includes a lever arm extending from the cross bar between the first and second legs wherein the lever arm is configured to be angularly positionable relative to the first and second spaced apart legs. A handle is attached to a distal end of the lever arm and has a surface configured to engage a tip end or a ski handle of the ski.Type: GrantFiled: February 10, 2023Date of Patent: January 16, 2024Assignee: Caliber, Inc.Inventors: Ernest J. DeLanghe, Steven W. Potter, Paul Dathe, Gregory Joseph Wright, Randall Seurer
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Patent number: 11577772Abstract: A device for attaching to a ski of a snowmobile includes first and second spaced apart legs. Each leg has a ski engaging portion proximate a second end that is configured to engage a bottom surface of the ski proximate outer edges thereof. The device includes at least one wheel attached to the first and second legs between the first end and the second end and a cross bar that attaches the first and second legs proximate first ends thereof. The device includes a lever arm extending from the cross bar between the first and second legs wherein the lever arm is configured to be angularly positionable relative to the first and second spaced apart legs. A handle is attached to a distal end of the lever arm and has a surface configured to engage a tip end or a ski handle of the ski.Type: GrantFiled: November 4, 2021Date of Patent: February 14, 2023Assignee: Caliber, Inc.Inventors: Ernest J. DeLanghe, Steven W. Potter, Paul Dathe, Gregory Joseph Wright, Randall Seurer
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Publication number: 20220234487Abstract: A ramp is configured to allow a vehicular machine to move from a ground surface to an elevated surface of a transport vehicle. The ramp has a length along a longitudinal direction and includes a first portion, a first web, and a second portion. The first portion includes a first rail and a second rail, each of the first and second rails being oriented substantially parallel to the longitudinal direction. The first web is positioned on the first portion and includes a first array of raised members arranged so that a first plurality of longitudinal travel paths are defined on the first web between at least some of the raised members of the first array. The second portion is connected to the second rail at a first hinge. The second portion includes a third rail and a fourth rail.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 19, 2022Publication date: July 28, 2022Inventors: Ernest J. Delanghe, Steven W. Potter, Randall Seurer, Joseph Edward Hanneman, Paul Dathe
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Patent number: 11338718Abstract: A ramp is configured to allow a vehicular machine to move from a ground surface to an elevated surface of a transport vehicle. The ramp has a length along a longitudinal direction and includes a first portion, a first web, and a second portion. The first portion includes a first rail and a second rail, each of the first and second rails being oriented substantially parallel to the longitudinal direction. The first web is positioned on the first portion and includes a first array of raised members arranged so that a first plurality of longitudinal travel paths are defined on the first web between at least some of the raised members of the first array. The second portion is connected to the second rail at a first hinge. The second portion includes a third rail and a fourth rail.Type: GrantFiled: March 19, 2020Date of Patent: May 24, 2022Assignee: Caliber, Inc.Inventors: Ernest J. Delanghe, Steven W. Potter, Randall Seurer, Joseph Edward Hanneman, Paul Dathe
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Publication number: 20220055678Abstract: A device for attaching to a ski of a snowmobile includes first and second spaced apart legs. Each leg has a ski engaging portion proximate a second end that is configured to engage a bottom surface of the ski proximate outer edges thereof. The device includes at least one wheel attached to the first and second legs between the first end and the second end and a cross bar that attaches the first and second legs proximate first ends thereof. The device includes a lever arm extending from the cross bar between the first and second legs wherein the lever arm is configured to be angularly positionable relative to the first and second spaced apart legs. A handle is attached to a distal end of the lever arm and has a surface configured to engage a tip end or a ski handle of the ski.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 4, 2021Publication date: February 24, 2022Inventors: Ernest J. DeLanghe, Steven W. Potter, Paul Dathe, Gregory Joseph Wright, Randall Seurer
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Patent number: 11173941Abstract: A device for attaching to a ski of a snowmobile includes first and second spaced apart legs includes a ski engaging portion that is configured to engage a bottom surface of the ski. At least one wheel is attached to the first and second legs. A cross bar connects the first and second legs proximate first ends thereof. A lever arm extending from the cross bar and is angularly positionable relative to the first and second spaced apart legs. A retaining member is attached to a distal end of the lever arm and has a surface configured to engage a tip end or a ski handle of the ski.Type: GrantFiled: August 5, 2020Date of Patent: November 16, 2021Assignee: Caliber, Inc.Inventors: Ernest J. DeLanghe, Steven W. Potter, Paul Dathe, Gregory Joseph Wright, Randall Seurer
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Publication number: 20200361513Abstract: A device for attaching to a ski of a snowmobile includes first and second spaced apart legs includes a ski engaging portion that is configured to engage a bottom surface of the ski. At least one wheel is attached to the first and second legs. A cross bar connects the first and second legs proximate first ends thereof. A lever arm extending from the cross bar and is angularly positionable relative to the first and second spaced apart legs. A retaining member is attached to a distal end of the lever arm and has a surface configured to engage a tip end or a ski handle of the ski.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 5, 2020Publication date: November 19, 2020Inventors: Ernest J. DeLanghe, Steven W. Potter, Paul Dathe, Gregory Joseph Wright, Randall Seurer
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Publication number: 20200215954Abstract: A ramp is configured to allow a vehicular machine to move from a ground surface to an elevated surface of a transport vehicle. The ramp has a length along a longitudinal direction and includes a first portion, a first web, and a second portion. The first portion includes a first rail and a second rail, each of the first and second rails being oriented substantially parallel to the longitudinal direction. The first web is positioned on the first portion and includes a first array of raised members arranged so that a first plurality of longitudinal travel paths are defined on the first web between at least some of the raised members of the first array. The second portion is connected to the second rail at a first hinge. The second portion includes a third rail and a fourth rail.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 19, 2020Publication date: July 9, 2020Inventors: Ernest J. Delanghe, Steven W. Potter, Randall Seurer, Joseph Edward Hanneman, Paul Dathe
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Publication number: 20200079415Abstract: A device for attaching to a ski of a snowmobile includes first and second spaced apart legs. Each leg has a ski engaging portion proximate a second end that is configured to engage a bottom surface of the ski proximate outer edges thereof. The device includes at least one wheel attached to the first and second legs between the first end and the second end and a cross bar that attaches the first and second legs proximate first ends thereof. The device includes a lever arm extending from the cross bar between the first and second legs wherein the lever arm is configured to be angularly positionable relative to the first and second spaced apart legs. A handle is attached to a distal end of the lever arm and has a surface configured to engage a tip end or a ski handle of the ski.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 7, 2019Publication date: March 12, 2020Inventors: Ernest J. DeLanghe, Steven W. Potter, Paul Dathe, Gregory Joseph Wright, Randall Seurer
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Patent number: 10486729Abstract: A device for attaching to a ski of a snowmobile includes first and second spaced apart legs. Each leg has a ski engaging portion proximate a second end that is configured to engage a bottom surface of the ski proximate outer edges thereof. The device includes at least one wheel attached to the first and second legs between the first end and the second end and a cross bar that attaches the first and second legs proximate first ends thereof. The device includes a lever arm extending from the cross bar between the first and second legs wherein the lever arm is configured to be angularly positionable relative to the first and second spaced apart legs. A handle is attached to a distal end of the lever arm and has a surface configured to engage a tip end or a ski handle of the ski.Type: GrantFiled: August 21, 2018Date of Patent: November 26, 2019Assignee: CALIBER, INC.Inventors: Ernest J. DeLanghe, Steven W. Potter, Paul Dathe, Gregory Joseph Wright, Randall Seurer
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Publication number: 20190061801Abstract: A device for attaching to a ski of a snowmobile includes first and second spaced apart legs. Each leg has a ski engaging portion proximate a second end that is configured to engage a bottom surface of the ski proximate outer edges thereof. The device includes at least one wheel attached to the first and second legs between the first end and the second end and a cross bar that attaches the first and second legs proximate first ends thereof. The device includes a lever arm extending from the cross bar between the first and second legs wherein the lever arm is configured to be angularly positionable relative to the first and second spaced apart legs. A handle is attached to a distal end of the lever arm and has a surface configured to engage a tip end or a ski handle of the ski.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 21, 2018Publication date: February 28, 2019Inventors: Ernest J. DeLanghe, Steven W. Potter, Paul Dathe, Gregory Joseph Wright, Randall Seurer
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Publication number: 20170253164Abstract: A ramp is configured to allow a vehicular machine to move from a ground surface to an elevated surface of a transport vehicle. The ramp has a length along a longitudinal direction and includes a first portion, a first web, and a second portion. The first portion includes a first rail and a second rail, each of the first and second rails being oriented substantially parallel to the longitudinal direction. The first web is positioned on the first portion and includes a first array of raised members arranged so that a first plurality of longitudinal travel paths are defined on the first web between at least some of the raised members of the first array. The second portion is connected to the second rail at a first hinge. The second portion includes a third rail and a fourth rail.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 6, 2017Publication date: September 7, 2017Inventors: Ernest J. Delanghe, Steven W. Potter, Randall Seurer, Joseph Edward Hanneman, Paul Dathe