Robert Jason Plummer

US Patent:

6802572, Oct 12, 2004

Filed:

Oct 4, 2001

Appl. No.:

09/971339

Inventors:

Isidore I. Lamke - Washington MO
Robert D. Plummer - Union MO
Michael E. Dinan - Leslie MO
Eugene P. Reinhold - Kirkwood MO

Assignee:

N.I.R., Inc. - Washington MO

International Classification:

B60T 1300

US Classification:

303 7, 188112 R, 188 3 H, 303 10, 303 20

Abstract:

A brake control system for towed vehicles is disclosed which provides for controlled application of hydraulic brakes in a towed vehicle in response to the application of the brakes of the towing vehicle. The system is designed in two preferred embodiments. The first embodiment is a self-contained design adapted for use with rental trailers, for example, where a plurality of towed vehicles will be associated with a particular trailer. The second embodiment is intended for hard wiring in connection with the towed and towing vehicles. In each case, superior performance is obtained because the system operates the brake system of the towed vehicle in a unique manner.

US Patent:

6847863, Jan 25, 2005

Filed:

Jul 13, 2001

Appl. No.:

09/905003

Inventors:

Isidore I. Lamke - Washington MO, US
Robert D. Plummer - Union MO, US
Michael E. Dinan - Leslie MO, US
Eugene P. Reinhold - Kirkwood MO, US
John Figura - Defiance MO, US
Matt Narzinski - St. Louis MO, US
Ron Smith - Troy IL, US
Jeff Bohn - St. Peters MO, US
Mike Nikrant - St. Louis MO, US

International Classification:

G06F 700
G06F 1700

US Classification:

701 1, 701 96, 701 70, 701 24, 340901, 340902, 340539

Abstract:

A wireless transmitting/receiving system preferably operable between first and second vehicles is provided which enables the second vehicle to replicate the lighting condition of the first vehicle. In one embodiment, the replication is accomplished through a connection to the second vehicles lighting system. In another embodiment, replication is accomplished through a separate light bar mounted to the second vehicle.

US Patent:

6978202, Dec 20, 2005

Filed:

Feb 23, 2004

Appl. No.:

10/786939

Inventors:

Isidore I. Lamke - Washington MO, US
Robert D. Plummer - Union MO, US
Michael E. Dinan - Leslie MO, US
Eugene P. Reinhold - Kirkwood MO, US
John Figura - Defiance MO, US
Matt Narzinski - St. Louis MO, US
Ron Smith - Troy IL, US
Jeff Bohn - St. Peters MO, US
Mike Nikrant - St. Louis MO, US

International Classification:

G06F019/00
G06F007/70

US Classification:

701100, 701 93, 701 96, 701301, 3404255, 34042623, 340436, 340463, 340464, 340468

Abstract:

A wireless transmitting/receiving system preferably operable between first and second vehicles is provided which enables the second vehicle to replicate the lighting condition of the first vehicle. In one embodiment, the replication is accomplished through a connection to the second vehicles lighting system. In another embodiment, replication is accomplished through a separate light bar mounted to the second vehicle.

US Patent:

6100801, Aug 8, 2000

Filed:

May 21, 1998

Appl. No.:

9/082898

Inventors:

Robert D. Plummer - Union MO

Assignee:

Custer Products Incorporated - North Canton OH

International Classification:

B60Q 126
B60Q 134

US Classification:

340479

Abstract:

A portable, radio controlled light bar magnetically affixable to a trailer or towed vehicle that receives signals from a transmitter magnetically affixable to the tow vehicle and electrically connected to its braking, turning and tail lighting systems. The light bar includes a pair of turn signals and a pair of tail/braking lights, each of which has a parabolic lens for magnifying the light emitted thereby requiring less light to provide sufficient brightness or lux. The transmitter includes a four prong receptacle that is readily connectable to a standard wiring harness on the tow vehicle. The radio frequency is adjustable so each unit has a unique radio frequency. The transmitter operates off of the voltage supplied by the tow vehicle while the light bar operates off of a rechargeable battery and the radio frequency signal received. A recharger is supplied on the light bar.