Patents by Inventor William L. Mehls

William L. Mehls 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: 6089430
    Abstract: A mounting apparatus for use at the rear of a vehicle having a hitch element includes an object support platform. The object support platform includes an platform section lying generally in a plane for positioning of an object thereon. The object support platform further includes a support member. The mounting apparatus further includes a hitch member which includes a position locking and coupling device connected to a portion of the hitch member for adjustably coupling a portion of the elongated support member such that the plane in which the platform section generally lies is adjustable to a plurality of positions at the rear of the vehicle. The platform section may be for supporting a carrier receptacle or one or more bicycles.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 21, 1999
    Date of Patent: July 18, 2000
    Inventor: William L. Mehls
  • Patent number: 5862966
    Abstract: A mounting apparatus for use at the rear of a vehicle having a hitch element includes an object support platform. The object support platform includes an platform section lying generally in a plane for positioning of an object thereon. The object support platform further includes a support member. The mounting apparatus further includes a hitch member which includes a position locking and coupling device connected to a portion of the hitch member for adjustably coupling a portion of the elongated support member such that the plane in which the platform section generally lies is adjustable to a plurality of positions at the rear of the vehicle. The platform section may be for supporting a carrier receptacle or one or more bicycles.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 6, 1997
    Date of Patent: January 26, 1999
    Assignee: William L. Mehls
    Inventor: William L. Mehls
  • Patent number: 4207714
    Abstract: A construction primarily useful for A-frame buildings with two lower sections adapted to be installed side by side to form the lower portion of the building and an upper section adapted to be mounted in a centered position over the two lower sections to form a generally triangular A-frame building. The sections are individually preassembled in a factory and are of a limited width to enable them to be transported lengthwise over conventional highways to the building site.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 22, 1978
    Date of Patent: June 17, 1980
    Inventor: William L. Mehls