Patents by Inventor Todd Randall Eicher

Todd Randall Eicher 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).

  • Publication number: 20240246132
    Abstract: A mobile container chassis gooseneck straightener including a wheeled trailer. A frame structure of the straightener includes spaced top and bottom sections that receive a container chassis gooseneck. The frame structure includes a front end with a fixed column extending between the top and bottom sections. The frame structure includes a rear end comprising a removable link connecting the top and bottom sections. The removable link has a coupled state in which it rigidly secures the top and bottom sections and an uncoupled state in which the top and bottom sections are unsecured at the rear end. A hydraulic cylinder is supported by the frame structure and configured to exert vertical load on the container chassis gooseneck to be straightened within the frame structure. The frame structure is configured to bear the vertical load. A hydraulic power source is supported by the trailer and connected to power the hydraulic cylinder.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 24, 2024
    Publication date: July 25, 2024
    Inventors: Todd Randall Eicher, Steven Paul Moore, Thomas James Draxler
  • Patent number: 10220887
    Abstract: The invention provides a method of assembling a roof of a cargo body. A plurality of sidewalls are provided, each comprising a side panel and an upper rail coupled to the side panel. A roof panel is located above the plurality of sidewalls adjacent the upper rails. A roof bow extends between the upper rails below the roof panel. The roof bow is fixed to a track of one of the upper rails with a fastener.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 15, 2017
    Date of Patent: March 5, 2019
    Assignee: STI Holdings, Inc.
    Inventors: Riley Zehner, Todd Randall Eicher
  • Publication number: 20180001940
    Abstract: The invention provides a method of assembling a roof of a cargo body. A plurality of sidewalls are provided, each comprising a side panel and an upper rail coupled to the side panel. A roof panel is located above the plurality of sidewalls adjacent the upper rails. A roof bow extends between the upper rails below the roof panel. The roof bow is fixed to a track of one of the upper rails with a fastener.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 15, 2017
    Publication date: January 4, 2018
    Inventors: Riley Zehner, Todd Randall Eicher
  • Patent number: 9764780
    Abstract: An apparatus and method are provided for assembling a roof or floor of a cargo body, and for securing doors and other portions of a cargo body in place. In some cases, a plurality of sidewalls are provided, each comprising a side panel and an upper rail and/or lower rail coupled to the side panel. A roof panel can be located above the plurality of sidewalls adjacent the upper rails, with a roof bow extending between the upper rails below the roof panel and fixed to a track of one of the upper rails with a fastener. A floor cross member can be located between the lower rails, and can be secured to the lower rails via a track and fastener.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 1, 2016
    Date of Patent: September 19, 2017
    Assignee: STI Holdings, Inc.
    Inventors: Riley Zehner, Todd Randall Eicher
  • Publication number: 20170217505
    Abstract: An apparatus and method are provided for assembling a roof or floor of a cargo body, and for securing doors and other portions of a cargo body in place. In some cases, a plurality of sidewalls are provided, each comprising a side panel and an upper rail and/or lower rail coupled to the side panel. A roof panel can be located above the plurality of sidewalls adjacent the upper rails, with a roof bow extending between the upper rails below the roof panel and fixed to a track of one of the upper rails with a fastener. A floor cross member can be located between the lower rails, and can be secured to the lower rails via a track and fastener.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 1, 2016
    Publication date: August 3, 2017
    Inventors: Riley Zehner, Todd Randall Eicher