Patents by Inventor Theodore Thomas Gansberger

Theodore Thomas Gansberger 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: 8251387
    Abstract: A horizontally foldable step assembly for vehicles. The foldable step assembly includes an arm for coupling with a hitch receiver and an arm for mounting a pivotally mounted step supporting assembly. The step supporting assembly is capable of rotating horizontally from a “closed” position to an “open” position, and being secured at the position by a locking mechanism.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 25, 2011
    Date of Patent: August 28, 2012
    Inventor: Theodore Thomas Gansberger
  • Publication number: 20110193310
    Abstract: A horizontally foldable step assembly for vehicles. The foldable step assembly includes an arm for coupling with a hitch receiver and an arm for mounting a pivotally mounted step supporting assembly. The step supporting assembly is capable of rotating horizontally from a “closed” position to an “open” position, and being secured at the position by a locking mechanism.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 25, 2011
    Publication date: August 11, 2011
    Inventor: Theodore Thomas Gansberger