Patents by Inventor Vicki Sickler

Vicki Sickler 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: 20230356651
    Abstract: A mount is provided for attaching a camera to a support surface of a towed vehicle. The support surface is configured for supporting a light housing and has a hole for receiving a fastener for securing the light housing to the support surface. The mount broadly comprises a flange and a bracket extending below the flange. The flange comprises a light housing hole for receiving the light housing therethrough, and a fastener hole for receiving the fastener. The bracket is configured to engage the camera.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 17, 2023
    Publication date: November 9, 2023
    Inventors: Vicki Sickler, Damien DeLucco
  • Patent number: 11745645
    Abstract: A mount is provided for attaching a camera to a support surface of a towed vehicle. The support surface is configured for supporting a light housing and has a hole for receiving a fastener for securing the light housing to the support surface. The mount broadly comprises a flange and a bracket extending below the flange. The flange comprises a light housing hole for receiving the light housing therethrough, and a fastener hole for receiving the fastener. The bracket is configured to engage the camera.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 20, 2020
    Date of Patent: September 5, 2023
    Assignee: HOPKINS MANUFACTURING CORPORATION
    Inventors: Vicki Sickler, Damien DeLucco
  • Patent number: 11713846
    Abstract: A container assembly for receiving and storing a fluid includes a hollow container body and a hollow support trunk. The container body has an internal chamber for receiving and storing a fluid. The container body includes a front wall and an opposing back wall at least partially defining the internal chamber. The front wall includes an opening therethrough to allow the fluid to be received in the internal chamber. The support trunk is coupled to the opening in the front wall. The support trunk extends through the internal chamber and includes a distal end engaging the back wall. The support trunk provides support to the front wall and channels the fluid from the opening to the internal chamber.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 26, 2021
    Date of Patent: August 1, 2023
    Assignee: Hopkins Manufacturing Corporation
    Inventors: William Elliott, Vicki Sickler
  • Publication number: 20220381399
    Abstract: A container assembly for receiving and storing a fluid includes a hollow container body and a hollow support trunk. The container body has an internal chamber for receiving and storing a fluid. The container body includes a front wall and an opposing back wall at least partially defining the internal chamber. The front wall includes an opening therethrough to allow the fluid to be received in the internal chamber. The support trunk is coupled to the opening in the front wall. The support trunk extends through the internal chamber and includes a distal end engaging the back wall. The support trunk provides support to the front wall and channels the fluid from the opening to the internal chamber.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 26, 2021
    Publication date: December 1, 2022
    Applicant: Hopkins Manufacturing Corporation
    Inventors: William Elliott, Vicki Sickler
  • Publication number: 20210132475
    Abstract: A mount is provided for attaching a camera to a support surface of a towed vehicle. The support surface is configured for supporting a light housing and has a hole for receiving a fastener for securing the light housing to the support surface. The mount broadly comprises a flange and a bracket extending below the flange. The flange comprises a light housing hole for receiving the light housing therethrough, and a fastener hole for receiving the fastener. The bracket is configured to engage the camera.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 20, 2020
    Publication date: May 6, 2021
    Applicant: HOPKINS MANUFACTURING CORPORATION
    Inventors: Vicki Sickler, Damien DeLucco
  • Patent number: 10773620
    Abstract: A seat cover comprises a seat bottom overlay configured to cover a seat bottom of a seat; a seat back overlay configured to cover a seat back of the seat; and an anchor system the keeps the seat bottom and back overlays in position on the seat. The anchor system comprises a rigid anchor; a drawstring sleeve on the seat bottom overlay or the seat back overlay; and a drawstring connected to the anchor and passing through the drawstring sleeve. When tightened, the drawstring urges the anchor against a rear of the seat to help hold the seat bottom overlay and seat back overlay in place on the seat.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 2019
    Date of Patent: September 15, 2020
    Assignee: Hopkins Manufacturing Corporation
    Inventors: Lynn Curtis Strong, Vicki Sickler
  • Patent number: 10676335
    Abstract: A fluid funnel includes an open-topped mouth for receiving DEF or other liquids from a jug or other source; an elongated hollow stem depending from the mouth for directing the fluids from the mouth into a DEF tank or other fluid receptacle; and a tapered throat that joins the mouth and stem. The funnel more effectively direct fluids into a tank, even when the funnel is tilted; inhibits fluids from backing-up into the mouth and/or spilling out of the funnel; prevents displaced air from bubbling up through fluids in the mouth; and more firmly engages and seats within a tank port.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 30, 2018
    Date of Patent: June 9, 2020
    Assignee: Hopkins Manufacturing Corporation
    Inventors: Vicki Sickler, David D. McCormick
  • Publication number: 20190283637
    Abstract: A seat cover comprises a seat bottom overlay configured to cover a seat bottom of a seat; a seat back overlay configured to cover a seat back of the seat; and an anchor system the keeps the seat bottom and back overlays in position on the seat. The anchor system comprises a rigid anchor; a drawstring sleeve on the seat bottom overlay or the seat back overlay; and a drawstring connected to the anchor and passing through the drawstring sleeve. When tightened, the drawstring urges the anchor against a rear of the seat to help hold the seat bottom overlay and seat back overlay in place on the seat.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 15, 2019
    Publication date: September 19, 2019
    Applicant: HOPKINS MANUFACTURING CORPORATION
    Inventors: Lynn Curtis Strong, Vicki Sickler
  • Patent number: 8651585
    Abstract: An auxiliary braking system and method of controlling the braking a towed vehicle is provided that includes a remote control that is in selective communication with an auxiliary braking unit positioned in a towing vehicle. More specifically, it is often desirable for the operator of the towing vehicle to assess the performance of the auxiliary braking apparatus positioned in a towed vehicle. In addition, it is often advantageous for the operator to perform real time adjustments to the performance parameters of the auxiliary braking apparatus positioned in the towing vehicle without having to cease driving and physically access the auxiliary braking device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 25, 2013
    Date of Patent: February 18, 2014
    Assignee: Hopkins Manufacturing Corporation
    Inventors: Gary Kaminski, Jonathan Gray, Vicki Sickler
  • Publication number: 20130233109
    Abstract: An auxiliary braking system and method of controlling the braking a towed vehicle is provided that includes a remote control that is in selective communication with an auxiliary braking unit positioned in a towing vehicle. More specifically, it is often desirable for the operator of the towing vehicle to assess the performance of the auxiliary braking apparatus positioned in a towed vehicle. In addition, it is often advantageous for the operator to perform real time adjustments to the performance parameters of the auxiliary braking apparatus positioned in the towing vehicle without having to cease driving and physically access the auxiliary braking device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 25, 2013
    Publication date: September 12, 2013
    Applicant: Hopkins Manufacturing Corp.
    Inventors: Gary Kaminski, Vicki Sickler, Jonathan Gray
  • Patent number: 8430458
    Abstract: An auxiliary braking system and method of controlling the braking a towed vehicle is provided that includes a remote control that is in selective communication with an auxiliary braking unit positioned in a towing vehicle. More specifically, it is often desirable for the operator of the towing vehicle to assess the performance of the auxiliary braking apparatus positioned in a towed vehicle. In addition, it is often advantageous for the operator to perform real time adjustments to the performance parameters of the auxiliary braking apparatus positioned in the towing vehicle without having to cease driving and physically access the auxiliary braking device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 17, 2006
    Date of Patent: April 30, 2013
    Assignee: Hopkins Manufacturing Corp.
    Inventors: Gary Kaminski, Vicki Sickler, Jonathan Gray
  • Publication number: 20110011488
    Abstract: A funnel including a receiving chamber for receiving a fluid, a spout depending from a bottom portion of the receiving chamber and adapted to be placed at least partially in an opening of a receiving container for transferring the fluid from the receiving chamber to the receiving container, and a flexible support leg extending from the receiving chamber and configured to be at least partially placed in the opening of the receiving container to more securely position the spout in the opening.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 15, 2009
    Publication date: January 20, 2011
    Applicant: Hopkins Manufacturing Corp.
    Inventor: Vicki Sickler
  • Publication number: 20070114836
    Abstract: An auxiliary braking system and method of controlling the braking a towed vehicle is provided that includes a remote control that is in selective communication with an auxiliary braking unit positioned in a towing vehicle. More specifically, it is often desirable for the operator of the towing vehicle to assess the performance of the auxiliary braking apparatus positioned in a towed vehicle. In addition, it is often advantageous for the operator to perform real time adjustments to the performance parameters of the auxiliary braking apparatus positioned in the towing vehicle without having to cease driving and physically access the auxiliary braking device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 17, 2006
    Publication date: May 24, 2007
    Applicant: Hopkins Manufacturing Corp.
    Inventors: Gary Kaminski, Vicki Sickler, Jonathan Gray
  • Patent number: 6851200
    Abstract: A reflecting lighted level (10) for facilitating leveling of an object, the reflecting lighted level (10) broadly comprising a generally frustoconically-shaped vial (12) having first and second exterior surfaces (22,24) and an internal angled reflecting surface (26); a light source (14) for emitting light; a light tube (16) for focusing or concentrating the emitted light towards the vial (12); a base (18) for supporting the vial (12); and a power source (20) for powering the light source (14). The internal angled reflecting surface (26) within the vial (12) is positioned at a generally 45° angle for reflecting light. The light source (14), a light emitting diode (“LED”), is centrally positioned relative to the vial (12). The light tube (16) is positioned proximate to the first exterior surface (22) of the vial (12), such that the light tube (16) is positioned between the light source (14) and the vial (12). The light source (14) is then partially positioned within the light tube (14).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 2003
    Date of Patent: February 8, 2005
    Assignee: Hopkins Manufacturing Corporation
    Inventors: P. David Tan, Vicki Sickler
  • Patent number: D520243
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 3, 2003
    Date of Patent: May 9, 2006
    Assignee: Hopkins Manufacturing Corporation
    Inventors: Vicki Sickler, Greg Phillips
  • Patent number: D539496
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 20, 2004
    Date of Patent: March 27, 2007
    Assignee: Hopkins Manufacturing Corporation
    Inventors: Vicki Sickler, Evan Solida
  • Patent number: D547551
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 20, 2004
    Date of Patent: July 31, 2007
    Assignee: Hopkins Manufacturing Corporation
    Inventors: Vicki Sickler, Evan Solida
  • Patent number: D551139
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 23, 2005
    Date of Patent: September 18, 2007
    Assignee: Hopkins Manufacturing Corp.
    Inventors: Jimmie Barnes, Vicki Sickler
  • Patent number: D587688
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 25, 2007
    Date of Patent: March 3, 2009
    Assignee: Hopkins Manufacturing Corp.
    Inventors: Jimmie Barnes, Jr., Vicki Sickler
  • Patent number: D914791
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 1, 2019
    Date of Patent: March 30, 2021
    Assignee: Hopkins Manufacturing Corporation
    Inventor: Vicki Sickler