Kevin Lee Grady

US Patent:

7578546, Aug 25, 2009

Filed:

Mar 20, 2007

Appl. No.:

11/688299

Inventors:

Kevin L. Grady - Fort Wayne IN, US
Matthew D. Friede - Fort Wayne IN, US
Michael C. DePoy - Fort Wayne IN, US
Brad D. Singer - Woodburn IN, US
Harry A. Manges - Fort Wayne IN, US
Arden L. King - Churubusco IN, US

Assignee:

International Truck Intellectual Property Company, LLC - Warrenville IL

International Classification:

B60R 13/04

US Classification:

296191

Abstract:

The invention is a chassis skirt for a motor vehicle's chassis. The chassis skirt has a panel assembly that releasably engages a frame assembly. The frame assembly mounts to a chassis, such as to a chassis mounted bracket like a battery box. The frame assembly has spaced apart bracket assemblies that can have a pin extending from a bracket to engage receivers in the panel assembly. Isolators in the frame assembly also engage the panel assembly. A spring is used to assist in moving the panel assembly away from the chassis to access the chassis mounted bracket.

US Patent:

20090184493, Jul 23, 2009

Filed:

Jan 18, 2008

Appl. No.:

12/016496

Inventors:

Michael J. Eifert - Fort Wayne IN, US
Kevin L. Grady - Fort Wayne IN, US
Matthew D. Friede - Fort Wayne IN, US
Blaine L. Hershberger - Fort Wayne IN, US

Assignee:

International Truck Intellectual Property Company, LLC - Warrenville IL

International Classification:

B60D 1/14

US Classification:

2804915

Abstract:

A removable tow device and tow device receiver is provided having lugs upon the removable tow device that engage lug pockets within the tow device receiver for secure engagement. The removable tow device and receiver are simple to use, requiring a minimal of manipulation to install. Installation is reduced to insert, twist, and release. It is emphasized that this abstract is provided to comply with the rules requiring an abstract that will allow a searcher or other reader to quickly ascertain the subject matter of the technical disclosure. It is submitted with the understanding that it will not be used to interpret or limit the scope or meaning of the claims.