Robert K Slack

US Patent:

20210155205, May 27, 2021

Filed:

Feb 1, 2021

Appl. No.:

17/164740

Inventors:

- White Pigeon MI, US
Gary Anthony Lehman - Vicksburg MI, US
Robert Daniel Slack - White Pigeon MI, US

International Classification:

B60S 9/04

Abstract:

A vehicle leveling system includes a jack adapted to be mounted to a vehicle frame without modifying the vehicle frame. In a particular embodiment, the jack includes a first bracket adapted to urge against the bottom and side surfaces of a member of the frame and configured to be fastened to a member of the frame through a manufacturer-provided aperture in the frame. The jack additionally includes a second bracket to couple the first bracket to the jack. In a more particular embodiment, the first bracket includes a horizontal adjustment feature, and the second bracket includes a vertical adjustment feature.

US Patent:

20210016750, Jan 21, 2021

Filed:

Oct 7, 2020

Appl. No.:

17/065215

Inventors:

- White Pigeon MI, US
Gary Anthony Lehman - Vicksburg MI, US
Robert Daniel Slack - White Pigeon MI, US

International Classification:

B60S 9/04

Abstract:

A vehicle leveling system includes a jack adapted to be mounted to a vehicle frame without modifying the vehicle frame. In a particular embodiment, the jack includes a first bracket adapted to urge against the bottom and side surfaces of a member of the frame and configured to be fastened to a member of the frame through a manufacturer-provided aperture in the frame. The jack additionally includes a second bracket to couple the first bracket to the jack. In a more particular embodiment, the first bracket includes a horizontal adjustment feature, and the second bracket includes a vertical adjustment feature.

US Patent:

20190031158, Jan 31, 2019

Filed:

Oct 2, 2018

Appl. No.:

16/149735

Inventors:

- White Pigeon MI, US
Gary Anthony Lehman - Vicksburg MI, US
Robert Daniel Slack - White Pigeon MI, US

International Classification:

B60S 9/10

Abstract:

An example leveling/stabilization system for a vehicle includes a jack, an actuator, a user interface device, and a controller. The jack is adapted to be fixed to the vehicle and is extendable from a stowed position to an auto-deployed position. The actuator is coupled to the jack and is operative to extend and retract the jack responsive to signals from the controller. The user interface device is adapted to receive input from a user. The controller is responsive to an auto-deploy signal from the user interface and operative to provide the control signals to the actuator causing the actuator to continuously extend the jack from the stowed position for a predetermined time period, thereby positioning the jack in the auto-deployed position. No level sensor is required.

US Patent:

20190023237, Jan 24, 2019

Filed:

Sep 24, 2018

Appl. No.:

16/140230

Inventors:

- White Pigeon MI, US
Gary Anthony Lehman - Vicksburg MI, US
Robert Daniel Slack - White Pigeon MI, US

Assignee:

Quadra Manufacturing, Inc. - White Pigeon MI

International Classification:

B60S 9/04

Abstract:

A vehicle leveling system includes a jack adapted to be mounted to a vehicle frame without modifying the vehicle frame. In a particular embodiment, the jack includes a first bracket adapted to urge against the bottom and side surfaces of a member of the frame and configured to be fastened to a member of the frame through a manufacturer-provided aperture in the frame. The jack additionally includes a second bracket to couple the first bracket to the jack. In a more particular embodiment, the first bracket includes a horizontal adjustment feature, and the second bracket includes a vertical adjustment feature.

US Patent:

20180072279, Mar 15, 2018

Filed:

Sep 13, 2017

Appl. No.:

15/703228

Inventors:

- White Pigeon MI, US
Gary Anthony Lehman - Vicksburg MI, US
Robert Daniel Slack - White Pigeon MI, US

Assignee:

Quadra Manufacturing, Inc. - White Pigeon MI

International Classification:

B60S 9/22
B62D 65/16
B60S 9/02

Abstract:

A vehicle leveling system includes a jack adapted to be mounted to a vehicle frame without modifying the vehicle frame. In a particular embodiment, the jack includes a first bracket adapted to urge against the bottom surface of the frame and a second bracket adapted to be mounted to a surface of the vehicle adjacent the frame. In a more particular embodiment, the first bracket includes a horizontal adjustment feature and the second bracket includes a vertical adjustment feature. In another particular embodiment, the jack is coupled to the vehicle frame via a bracket that is adapted to be mounted to manufacturer-provided apertures formed in the frame during the manufacture of the vehicle.

US Patent:

20160244030, Aug 25, 2016

Filed:

Aug 7, 2015

Appl. No.:

14/821344

Inventors:

- White Pigeon MI, US
Gary Anthony Lehman - Vicksburg MI, US
Robert Daniel Slack - White Pigeon MI, US

International Classification:

B60S 9/12
B62D 63/08
B66F 3/38

Abstract:

An example extendable jack foot includes a foot pad, an extension member, and a handle. The extension member and the handle are fixed to the foot pad. The extension member also defines a slot. The slot is configured to accept a connecting pin, slidably coupling the extendable jack foot to the distal end of a jack leg. The extendable jack foot can be moved with respect to the jack leg by a user, adjusting the position of the connecting pin within the slot. Positioning the connecting pin in various seat positions within the slot extends or retracts the effective length of the jack leg. No detachable parts are required.

US Patent:

20160207505, Jul 21, 2016

Filed:

Mar 19, 2015

Appl. No.:

14/662598

Inventors:

- White Pigeon MI, US
Gary Anthony Lehman - Vicksburg MI, US
Robert Daniel Slack - White Pigeon MI, US

International Classification:

B60S 9/10

Abstract:

An example leveling/stabilization system for a vehicle includes a jack, an actuator, a user interface device, and a controller. The jack is adapted to be fixed to the vehicle and is extendable from a stowed position to an auto-deployed position. The actuator is coupled to the jack and is operative to extend and retract the jack responsive to signals from the controller. The user interface device is adapted to receive input from a user. The controller is responsive to an auto-deploy signal from the user interface and operative to provide the control signals to the actuator causing the actuator to continuously extend the jack from the stowed position for a predetermined time period, thereby positioning the jack in the auto-deployed position. No level sensor is required.