Patents by Inventor Timothy J. Descoteaux

Timothy J. Descoteaux 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: 10899284
    Abstract: A carrying system is releasably attached to a vehicle such as a tractor, zero turn mower, ATV or UTV, and includes a flexible storage basket and optional accessories for retaining a variety of items including tools and materials. The flexible storage basket pivots downwardly for use, and upwardly for storage. The carrying system includes a column that releasably engages with a hitch assembly of a vehicle, thereby allowing the carrying system to be put onto and taken off of a vehicle fairly quickly and easily.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 19, 2019
    Date of Patent: January 26, 2021
    Inventor: Timothy J Descoteaux
  • Patent number: 10688935
    Abstract: A carrying system releasably engages with the rollover frame of a tractor. The system includes a header sleeve connected to the rollover frame's crossbar, at least two lateral sleeves, and at least one of those lateral sleeves engaged with each of the rollover frame's two vertical supports. The header sleeve acts as an anchor and includes straps which releasably engage the lateral sleeves. The lateral sleeves include at least one attachment site, such as a D-ring, which facilitate the releasable connection of items such as tools in a myriad of configurations. Alternative embodiments include a suspended pouch for holding smaller items; more than one lateral sleeve per side in a “daisy chain” configuration; and an anchor strap so the carrying system can be used on rollover frames that are hinged and in the folded position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 11, 2019
    Date of Patent: June 23, 2020
    Inventor: Timothy J Descoteaux
  • Publication number: 20200023785
    Abstract: A carrying system is releasably attached to a vehicle such as a tractor, zero turn mower, ATV or UTV, and includes a flexible storage basket and optional accessories for retaining a variety of items including tools and materials. The flexible storage basket pivots downwardly for use, and upwardly for storage. The carrying system includes a column that releasably engages with a hitch assembly of a vehicle, thereby allowing the carrying system to be put onto and taken off of a vehicle fairly quickly and easily.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 19, 2019
    Publication date: January 23, 2020
    Inventor: Timothy J. Descoteaux
  • Publication number: 20190315284
    Abstract: A carrying system releasably engages with the rollover frame of a tractor. The system includes a header sleeve connected to the rollover frame's crossbar, at least two lateral sleeves, and at least one of those lateral sleeves engaged with each of the rollover frame's two vertical supports. The header sleeve acts as an anchor and includes straps which releasably engage the lateral sleeves. The lateral sleeves include at least one attachment site, such as a D-ring, which facilitate the releasable connection of items such as tools in a myriad of configurations. Alternative embodiments include a suspended pouch for holding smaller items; more than one lateral sleeve per side in a “daisy chain” configuration; and an anchor strap so the carrying system can be used on rollover frames that are hinged and in the folded position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 11, 2019
    Publication date: October 17, 2019
    Inventor: Timothy J. Descoteaux
  • Patent number: 9533623
    Abstract: A modifiable rack system can be connected to a vehicle such as a truck or a tractor, and includes a receptacle for holding a variety of items including materials and equipment. The rack system includes a variety of add-ons for organizing and retaining equipment, and a hinged tail gate for easy access. The rack system includes a trailer hitch so a rolling trailer, or the like, can be daisy-chained off the back end. Wheels can be mounted to the rack system so the rack system can used as a rolling cart. The rack system is able to withstand large forces during use because of a tow support spine, and associated structures, which impart tremendous strength.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 15, 2014
    Date of Patent: January 3, 2017
    Inventor: Timothy J Descoteaux
  • Publication number: 20150110594
    Abstract: A modifiable rack system can be connected to a vehicle such as a truck or a tractor, and includes a receptacle for holding a variety of items including materials and equipment. The rack system includes a variety of add-ons for organizing and retaining equipment, and a hinged tail gate for easy access. The rack system includes a trailer hitch so a rolling trailer, or the like, can be daisy-chained off the back end. Wheels can be mounted to the rack system so the rack system can used as a rolling cart. The rack system is able to withstand large forces during use because of a tow support spine, and associated structures, which impart tremendous strength.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 15, 2014
    Publication date: April 23, 2015
    Inventor: Timothy J. Descoteaux
  • Patent number: D790433
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 3, 2016
    Date of Patent: June 27, 2017
    Inventor: Timothy J. Descoteaux
  • Patent number: D868843
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 24, 2018
    Date of Patent: December 3, 2019
    Inventor: Timothy J Descoteaux
  • Patent number: D868844
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 24, 2018
    Date of Patent: December 3, 2019
    Inventor: Timothy J Descoteaux