Patents by Inventor Wayne A. Brutger

Wayne A. Brutger 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: 6325403
    Abstract: A dolly for transporting a helicopter across the ground is herein disclosed. The dolly comprises a pair of steerable wheel assemblies that are affixed to the respective ends of an axle. The axle has coupled thereto a pair of clamping assemblies that secure the skids of a helicopter to the dolly. A tow bar is coupled to the axle and also to a linkage that is connected between the steering mechanisms of the two steerable wheel assemblies for steering the dolly. To move the helicopter, the dolly is inserted beneath the forward ends of the helicopter's skids and coupled thereto. The helicopter is then supported upon the dolly and upon the rear ends of the helicopter's skids which may also be provided with wheels. The dolly is adjustable to compensate for helicopters having skids spaced at various distances.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 19, 2000
    Date of Patent: December 4, 2001
    Inventor: Wayne A. Brutger