Craig P French

Address:

8450 County Rd R, Suring, WI 54174

Phone:

9208422012

VIN:

1GCHK23D37F130191

Make:

CHEVROLET

Model:

SILVERADO 2500HD CLASSIC

Year:

2007

US Patent:

6468008, Oct 22, 2002

Filed:

Feb 28, 2001

Appl. No.:

09/794142

Inventors:

Craig French - Suring WI

Assignee:

Great Lakes Manufacturing, Inc. - Suring WI

International Classification:

B60P 708

US Classification:

410 37, 410 32, 410 36, 410 42, 296 43, 280147

Abstract:

The present invention embodies a method and structure for constraining logs on a truck or trailer without the use of safety wrapper chains or straps. In this apparatus, the stakes, bunks, bunk pockets, head board and tail board are used to constrain logs on the bed of the truck or trailer. The stakes may be permanently or semi-permanently fixed into a bunk pocket and the stakes constrain the movement of the logs from side to side on the truck or trailer. The head board and tail board are permanently attached to stakes which are correspondingly inserted into pockets welded into the bed of the trailer or truck and are permanently or semi-permanently fixed in the pockets. The head board and tail board constrain the movement of the logs from front to back on the truck or trailer. This systems configuration makes it possible for the logs to be hauled without the addition of safety wrapper chains or straps to secure the load. This makes loading quicker and easier and reduces overall vehicle weight and labor overhead.

US Patent:

6572314, Jun 3, 2003

Filed:

Nov 27, 2001

Appl. No.:

09/993702

Inventors:

Craig French - Suring WI

Assignee:

Great Lakes Manufacturing, Inc. - Suring WI

International Classification:

B60P 708

US Classification:

410 94, 410 37, 410 42, 410121, 410129

Abstract:

The present invention embodies a method and structure for constraining logs on a truck or trailer without the use of safety wrapper chains or straps. In this apparatus, the stakes, bunks, bunk pockets, head board and tail board are used to constrain logs on the bed of the truck or trailer. The stakes may be permanently or semi-permanently fixed into a bunk pocket and the stakes constrain the movement of the logs from side to side on the truck or trailer. The head board and tail board are permanently attached to stakes which are correspondingly inserted into pockets welded into the bed of the trailer or truck and are permanently or semi-permanently fixed in the pockets. The head board and tail board constrain the movement of the logs from front to back on the truck or trailer. This systems configuration makes it possible for the logs to be hauled without the addition of safety wrapper chains or straps to secure the load. This makes loading quicker and easier and reduces overall vehicle weight and labor overhead.

US Patent:

6722828, Apr 20, 2004

Filed:

Nov 27, 2001

Appl. No.:

09/993703

Inventors:

Craig French - Suring WI

Assignee:

Great Lakes Manufacturing, Inc. - Suring WI

International Classification:

B60P 708

US Classification:

410 37, 410 32, 410 36, 410 42, 296 43, 280147

Abstract:

The present invention embodies a method and structure for constraining logs on a truck or trailer without the use of safety wrapper chains or straps. In this apparatus, the stakes, bunks, bunk pockets, head board and tail board are used to constrain logs on the bed of the truck or trailer. The stakes may be permanently or semi-permanently fixed into a bunk pocket and the stakes constrain the movement of the logs from side to side on the truck or trailer. The head board and tail board are permanently attached to stakes which are correspondingly inserted into pockets welded into the bed of the trailer or truck and are permanently or semi-permanently fixed in the pockets. The head board and tail board constrain the movement of the logs from front to back on the truck or trailer. This systems configuration makes it possible for the logs to be hauled without the addition of safety wrapper chains or straps to secure the load. This makes loading quicker and easier and reduces overall vehicle weight and labor overhead.

US Patent:

7347597, Mar 25, 2008

Filed:

Nov 17, 2004

Appl. No.:

10/989435

Inventors:

Craig French - Suring WI, US

Assignee:

Great Lakes Manufacturing Inc. - Suring WI

International Classification:

B60Q 1/02
B60R 3/00

US Classification:

362485, 362505, 362540, 362544, 340468, 2801641

Abstract:

A full functioning safety light bar and signal assembly for attachment to a vehicle hitch has a light system that uses a wiring harness assembly having one or more of the following lights: driving, brake/signal, flasher/emergency, reverse, marker, strobe, fog or illuminating lights. Electric sensors in the body of the light bar unit control strobe and illuminating lights. The assembly may match differently sized vehicle bumpers. Extension bars with light fixture assemblies can be attached to the light bar units to add greater illumination upon backing of the vehicle, and collars or strips of friction reducing materials may be attached on the hitch components to reduce vibration or noise. Locked protective covers are used to keep lights or lens in the light bar units from becoming scratched or damaged. Lockable security compartments are provided in the safety light bar to store items such as spare keys.

US Patent:

7566196, Jul 28, 2009

Filed:

Feb 23, 2004

Appl. No.:

10/782882

Inventors:

Craig French - Suring WI, US

Assignee:

Great Lakes Manufacturing Inc. - Suring WI

International Classification:

B60P 1/48
B60P 3/035

US Classification:

414482, 414458, 414911

Abstract:

A trailer and a system for picking up and centering spools and a method for stabilizing the trailer when not attached to a towing vehicle. The device to pick up and hold the spools of cable utilizes the mechanical advantages that are gained through the use of a fulcrum and a lever. The use of the fulcrum increases mechanical advantage making it possible to lift and transport heavy spools by a single individual without the use of hydraulics, electric motors, pulley systems and numerous other embodiments. Another feature of this invention is the position and pivoting action of the rack and range of motion of the rack. The angled support rail pivots along with the rack. The pivoting rack has a pocket system with a built-in locking device that secures the spool during transport. The pockets facilitate easy pick-up and form a secure nesting position for the spool.

US Patent:

62099426, Apr 3, 2001

Filed:

Sep 30, 1999

Appl. No.:

9/409667

Inventors:

Craig French - Suring WI

Assignee:

Great Lakes Manufacturing, Inc. - Suring WI

International Classification:

B60P 706

US Classification:

296 43

Abstract:

A stake, bunk and bunk pocket are used to constrain logs on the bed of a truck or trailer. The stakes can be inserted or removed from the bunk pocket which is attached to the end of the bunk. All elements are composed of lightweight hardened aluminum. The bunk and the stake are formed using an extrusion process and have internal members or webs that add additional strength and are also formed during the extrusion process. Stakes and bunks come in various lengths to accommodate the various sizes of vehicles, the load capacity of the vehicles, and the density and corresponding weight of the logs. This invention makes stakes easier to work with as their weight is significantly reduced. These stakes, due to their reduced weight, may be repositioned from the ground 16. Bunks, bunk pockets and stakes are all resistant to corrosion, exceed federal requirements for load carrying capacity and allow for a reduction in gross vehicle weight thereby offering greater load capacity before the vehicle reaches its maximum legal weight.

US Patent:

48772933, Oct 31, 1989

Filed:

Apr 29, 1985

Appl. No.:

6/728200

Inventors:

Paul H. French - Suring WI
Craig P. French - Suring WI

International Classification:

B62D 2114

US Classification:

298 17R

Abstract:

A cargo dump trailer including a trailer frame having a fifth wheel connecting pin at the front end and an axle assembly extension slideably mounted in the other end, a cargo box pivotally mounted on the rear end of the trailer frame, the axle assembly extension being moveable from a position with the axle assembly located beneath the cargo box to an extended position with axle assembly located a distance from the back of cargo box equal to the distance of the front of the cargo box from the fifth wheel pin.