Patents by Inventor Timothy E. Fortier

Timothy E. Fortier 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).

  • Traction weights for light trucks and utility vehicles
    Patent number: 6209898
    Abstract: A traction weight assembly, for mounting traction weights on a utility vehicle, has a weight bar that is inserted into a tubular receptacle. The tubular receptacle is secured to the vehicle frame. A retainer pin is inserted through a retainer pin passage through the tubular receptacle and an aligned adjustment bore through the weight bar. Traction weights are mounted on a portion of the weight bar that extends to the rear of the tubular receptacle. A retainer plate is attached to the weight bar by at least one bolt that clamps the traction weights between the tubular receptacle and the retainer plate. If needed a spacer is provided between the tubular receptacle and the traction weights.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 7, 1999
    Date of Patent: April 3, 2001
    Inventors: Timothy E. Fortier, Frank R. Keipert, Jr.