Patents by Inventor Wayne L. Krause

Wayne L. Krause 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).

  • Pivoting trailer hitch
    Patent number: 6846150
    Abstract: A trailer hitch assembly adapted for use with a foldable liftgate assembly on a truck. The trailer hitch assembly is able to be pivoted out of the way of the liftgate assembly as the liftgate is deployed from a stowed position beneath the truck chassis. The liftgate assembly may include a foldable platform including a main platform member and a platform extension.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 29, 2003
    Date of Patent: January 25, 2005
    Assignee: Waltco Truck Equipment Co.
    Inventor: Wayne L. Krause
  • Pivoting trailer hitch
    Publication number: 20030170106
    Abstract: A trailer hitch assembly adapted for use with a foldable liftgate assembly on a truck. The trailer hitch assembly is able to be pivoted out of the way of the liftgate assembly as the liftgate is deployed from a stowed position beneath the truck chassis. The liftgate assembly may include a foldable platform including a main platform member and a platform extension.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 29, 2003
    Publication date: September 11, 2003
    Inventor: Wayne L. Krause
  • Pivoting trailer hitch
    Patent number: 6589006
    Abstract: A trailer hitch assembly adapted for use with a foldable liftgate assembly on a truck. The trailer hitch assembly is able to be pivoted out of the way of the liftgate assembly as the liftgate is deployed from a stowed position beneath the truck chassis. The liftgate assembly may include a foldable platform including a main platform member and a platform extension.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 6, 2000
    Date of Patent: July 8, 2003
    Assignee: Waltco Truck Equipment Co.
    Inventor: Wayne L. Krause