Steven J Klug

US Patent:

6526677, Mar 4, 2003

Filed:

Oct 6, 2000

Appl. No.:

09/684269

Inventors:

David N. Bloxdorf - Hubertus WI
Chad T. Barker - Caledonia WI
James R. Doornek - Mequon WI
Steven L. Klug - Union ME
Steven P. Radomski - Milwaukee WI

Assignee:

Douglas Dynamics, L.L.C. - Milwaukee WI

International Classification:

E01H 504

US Classification:

37231, 37266

Abstract:

In combination a mount frame adapted to be attached to a vehicle and a snowplow assembly. The mount frame comprises a pair of detachable receivers which receive a pair of horns extending rearwardly from the snowplow assembly. The snowplow assembly comprises an A-frame, a trunnion and a lift frame. A blade is attached to the front of the A-frame. A pair of spaced stand assemblies, each including a latching mechanism, support the snowplow assembly when the mount frame is separated from the snowplow assembly. The latching mechanisms secure the snowplow assembly to the mount frame.

US Patent:

6711837, Mar 30, 2004

Filed:

Feb 28, 2003

Appl. No.:

10/376808

Inventors:

David N. Bloxdorf - Hubertus WI
Chad T. Barker - Caledonia WI
James R. Doornek - Mequon WI
Steven L. Klug - Union ME
Steven P. Radomski - Milwaukee WI

Assignee:

Douglas Dynamics, L.L.C. - Milwaukee WI

International Classification:

E01H 504

US Classification:

37231, 37266

Abstract:

In combination a mount frame adapted to be attached to a vehicle and a snowplow assembly. The mount frame comprises a pair of detachable receivers which receive a pair of horns extending rearwardly from the snowplow assembly. The snowplow assembly comprises an A-frame, a trunnion and a lift frame. A blade is attached to the front of the A-frame. A pair of spaced stand assemblies, each including a latching mechanism, support the snowplow assembly when the mount frame is separated from the snowplow assembly. The latching mechanisms secure the snowplow assembly to the mount frame.

US Patent:

6928757, Aug 16, 2005

Filed:

Jan 9, 2003

Appl. No.:

10/339116

Inventors:

David N. Bloxdorf - Hubertus WI, US
Chad T. Barker - Caledonia WI, US
James R. Doornek - Mequon WI, US
Steven L. Klug - Union ME, US
Steven P. Radomski - Milwaukee WI, US

Assignee:

Douglas Dynamics, L.L.C. - Milwaukee WI

International Classification:

E01H005/04

US Classification:

37231

Abstract:

In combination a mount frame adapted to be attached to a vehicle and a snowplow assembly. The mount frame comprises a pair of detachable receivers which receive a pair of horns extending rearwardly from the snowplow assembly. The snowplow assembly comprises an A-frame, a trunnion and a lift frame. A blade is attached to the front of the A-frame. A pair of spaced stand assemblies, each including a latching mechanism, support the snowplow assembly when the mount frame is separated from the snowplow assembly. The latching mechanisms secure the snowplow assembly to the mount frame.

US Patent:

20040172858, Sep 9, 2004

Filed:

Mar 19, 2004

Appl. No.:

10/804639

Inventors:

David Bloxdorf - Hubertus WI, US
Chad Barker - Caledonia WI, US
James Doornek - Mequon WI, US
Steven Klug - Union ME, US
Steven Radomski - Milwaukee WI, US

Assignee:

Douglas Dynamics, Inc. - Milwaukee WI

International Classification:

E01H005/04

US Classification:

037/231000

Abstract:

In combination a mount frame adapted to be attached to a vehicle and a snowplow assembly. The mount frame comprises a pair of detachable receivers which receive a pair of horns extending rearwardly from the snowplow assembly. The snowplow assembly comprises an A-frame, a trunnion and a lift frame. A blade is attached to the front of the A-frame. A pair of spaced stand assemblies, each including a latching mechanism, support the snowplow assembly when the mount frame is separated from the snowplow assembly. The latching mechanisms secure the snowplow assembly to the mount frame.

US Patent:

20050120595, Jun 9, 2005

Filed:

Jan 24, 2005

Appl. No.:

11/041770

Inventors:

David Bloxdorf - Hubertus WI, US
Chad Barker - Caledonia WI, US
James Doornek - Mequon WI, US
Steven Klug - Union ME, US
Steven Radomski - Milwaukee WI, US

Assignee:

Douglas Dynamics, L.L.C. - Milwaukee WI

International Classification:

E01H005/04

US Classification:

037266000

Abstract:

In combination a mount frame adapted to be attached to a vehicle and a snowplow assembly. The mount frame comprises a pair of detachable receivers which receive a pair of horns extending rearwardly from the snowplow assembly. The snowplow assembly comprises an A-frame, a trunnion and a lift frame. A blade is attached to the front of the A-frame. A pair of spaced stand assemblies, each including a latching mechanism, support the snowplow assembly when the mount frame is separated from the snowplow assembly. The latching mechanisms secure the snowplow assembly to the mount frame.

US Patent:

60122404, Jan 11, 2000

Filed:

Nov 26, 1997

Appl. No.:

8/978549

Inventors:

Steven L. Klug - Milwaukee WI
Jerald L Plyer - Saukville WI
Chad T. Barker - Caledonia WI

Assignee:

Douglas Dynamics, L.L.C. - Milwaukee WI

International Classification:

E01H 504

US Classification:

37231

Abstract:

A snowplow for selective attachment to a vehicle, comprising a frame, a blade attached to the frame, and a latching mechanism that is movable to first and second positions to allow selective engagement or disengagement of the snowplow with the vehicle. The latching mechanism is operable by a user from a location point remote from underneath the vehicle.

US Patent:

60500085, Apr 18, 2000

Filed:

Sep 12, 1997

Appl. No.:

8/938004

Inventors:

James R. Doornek - Mequon WI
Steven L. Klug - Milwaukee WI
Gerald E. Lutzke - Sheboygan WI
Chad T. Barker - Caledonia WI
Christian T. Nielsen - Waukesha WI

Assignee:

Douglas Dynamics, L.L.C. - Milwaukee WI

International Classification:

E01H 504

US Classification:

37231

Abstract:

A vehicle mounted accessory unit assembly is provided that is removably mountable to a vehicle, the accessory assembly including a support frame having a first and second portion that are connected at a pivot point, with the pivot point enabling forces to be directed in such a way as to minimize the stresses on the vehicle to which the accessory unit assembly is attached. The accessory unit assembly further includes a wheel assembly to further minimize the stresses on the vehicle. The wheel assembly preferably includes a ground engaging wheel, a mounting member, a spring assembly and a dampener. A steering dampener is also utilized.