Robert J Maxwell

US Patent:

6428035, Aug 6, 2002

Filed:

Nov 22, 2000

Appl. No.:

09/721219

Inventors:

Robert L. Maxwell - Deerfield Beach FL 33442
Glen V. Maxwell - Greenacres FL 33463

International Classification:

B62D 6306

US Classification:

280656, 280789

Abstract:

A trailer comprises a front member, a center member, two wheel members, and an axle member. The front member is adapted to be removably attached to a towing vehicle. The center member is detachably connected to the front member. Each of the two wheel members include a wheel, and the axle member is detachably connected to the center member and to the wheel members. Channel sections can be attached to at least two of the members with the channel sections combining to create a channel that is adapted for receiving a cycle. The trailer can also include a ramp rotatably attached to the axis member. When the ramp is in a lower position, the ramp defines a path for communicating the cycle from the ground to the channel.

US Patent:

7458602, Dec 2, 2008

Filed:

Feb 15, 2006

Appl. No.:

11/354723

Inventors:

Robert Maxwell - Deerfield Beach FL, US

Assignee:

Trailer In A Bag, Inc. - Coral Springs FL

International Classification:

B62B 5/00

US Classification:

280656, 280785, 280789

Abstract:

A motorcycle trailer converts between a single mode, for towing one motorcycle, and a dual mode for towing two motorcycles. In the single mode, a longitudinal frame includes a front member, a center member and a rear member which assemble to provide an elongate, narrow platform with a tire channel for receiving the front and rear wheels of a motorcycle. Left and right wheel assemblies each include a wheel with a tire, an axle and an axle extension that slides into an axle sleeve fixed to the underside of the longitudinal frame. A straight coupler is fitted to the front member for hitching the assembled trailer to a tow vehicle. In the dual mode, two assembled longitudinal frames, each having the front member, center member and rear member, are positioned in parallel spaced relation and an axle extension is connected between the axle sleeves. A Y coupler has a transverse tie member with spaced receptacles for receiving a forward tongue on each of the front members of the parallel frames, thereby providing a single coupler for hitching the assembled dual trailer to a towing vehicle with two motorcycles carried side by side on the trailer.

US Patent:

20060182579, Aug 17, 2006

Filed:

Feb 16, 2006

Appl. No.:

11/356289

Inventors:

Robert Maxwell - Deerfield Beach FL, US

International Classification:

B60P 1/00
E02F 3/76
B62D 33/00

US Classification:

414537000, 280124100, 296181100, 280080100

Abstract:

A trailer is provided with extendable and retractable left and right axle portions slidably supported within an axle sleeve, and hinged side panels to facilitate conversion of the trailer between a full size mode and a compact mode. In the full size mode, the left and right axle portions are extended and locked to position left and right tires at maximum separation, and the side deck panels are lowered to be generally co-planer with a center deck panel arrangement for towing behind a conventional vehicle. A front panel hinges between a raised position and a lowered position. In the compact mode, the left and right axle portions slide inwardly, within the sleeve, and lock into place to position the left and right tires closer together. The side panels and front panel swing upwardly to be generally perpendicular to the center deck panel assembly, forming a box. Left and right ramps are cooperatively structured to provide a cover and a rear wall to fully enclose the formed box. In the compact mode, the trailer can be towed behind a lightweight vehicle, such as an ATV, motorcycle or golf cart.