Patents by Inventor Tony P. Priesgen

Tony P. Priesgen 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: 6247719
    Abstract: A trailer is provided for accommodating various sized watercraft thereon. The trailer includes a frame structure extending along the longitudinal axis and a wheel and axle assembly for supporting the frame structure above a supporting surface. First and second bunk elements are supported by the frame structure. The first bunk element is movable along an axis transverse to the longitudinal axis to vary the distance between the bunk elements and is also movable along an axis parallel to the longitudinal axis of the frame structure between a forward position and a rearward position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 31, 1999
    Date of Patent: June 19, 2001
    Assignee: Triton Corporation
    Inventors: Gary L. Youmans, Tony P. Priesgen
  • Patent number: 6186580
    Abstract: A support structure is provided for supporting a canopy on a trailer. The support structure includes a first support arm having a first end pivotably connected to the canopy and a second pivotably connected to the first end of an intermediate support arm. The second end of the intermediate support arm is pivotably connected to the first end of a third support arm. The second end of the third support arm is pivotably connected to the trailer. First and second pneumatic springs are also provided. First pneumatic spring interconnects the first support arm and intermediate arm and the second pneumatic spring interconnects the intermediate support arm and the third support arm. The pneumatic springs assist an operator in lifting the canopy and provides sufficient force to maintain the canopy in an open position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 28, 1999
    Date of Patent: February 13, 2001
    Assignee: Triton Corporation
    Inventors: Jeffrey M. Nothem, Tony P. Priesgen
  • Patent number: 5823559
    Abstract: A trailer is provided which accommodates a plurality of various sized watercraft thereon. The trailer includes a bow stop assembly slidably mounted to the frame structure of the trailer. Similarly, bunk elements are provided which are slidably mounted to the frame structure so as to allow the bunk elements to slide transverse to the longitudinal axis of the trailer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 19, 1996
    Date of Patent: October 20, 1998
    Assignee: Triton Corporation
    Inventors: Tony P. Priesgen, Gary L. Youmans