Joseph A Simons

US Patent:

8267466, Sep 18, 2012

Filed:

Sep 1, 2011

Appl. No.:

13/223512

Inventors:

Joseph D. Simons - Oconomowoc WI, US
John E. Simons - Milwaukee WI, US

Assignee:

Versatran, Inc. - Watertown WI

International Classification:

B62D 25/20

US Classification:

2961841

Abstract:

An improved truck bed design for automotive and equipment delivery preferably includes at least one front section, a rear section and a front pan. A front of the rear section is preferably pivotally retained on a rear of the front section. The front pan is attached to a front of the front section. The front section includes a plurality of front lengthwise support members, at least one cross member and two front deck plates. The rear section includes two first rear deck plates, a second rear deck plate, a plurality of rear lengthwise support members and at least two improved air bag retention systems. Each improved air bag retention system includes an air bag, an air bag bracket and a base bracket. The front pan is formed from a single piece of material, which includes a base member, a first side member and a second side member.

US Patent:

20060099061, May 11, 2006

Filed:

Sep 6, 2005

Appl. No.:

11/220150

Inventors:

Raymond Smith - Lake Bluff IL, US
Joseph Simons - Oconomowoc WI, US
Philip Simons - Oconomowoc WI, US

International Classification:

B60P 1/00

US Classification:

414537000

Abstract:

A folding ramp system to be deployed under power for a truck, truck bed or trailer is disclosed.

US Patent:

20060284393, Dec 21, 2006

Filed:

Jun 16, 2006

Appl. No.:

11/454289

Inventors:

Raymond Smith - Lake Bluff IL, US
Joseph Simons - Oconomowoc WI, US
Philip Simons - Oconomowoc WI, US

International Classification:

B62D 17/00

US Classification:

280086751

Abstract:

The present invention is directed to a specialized truck bed wherein the bed is divided into two areas or deck sections connected by a transverse hinge. The invention is also directed to a winch system for use on a vehicle. The invention is further directed to an improved locking post or post assembly for use with the specialized truck bed of the present invention.