Tim E Lammers

US Patent:

6658844, Dec 9, 2003

Filed:

Apr 10, 2002

Appl. No.:

10/119478

Inventors:

Tim E. Lammers - Boyden IA

Assignee:

Dethmers Manufacturing Company - Boyden IA

International Classification:

B60T 1126

US Classification:

60585, 116227

Abstract:

A master cylinder having a reservoir and a cylinder formed from a single piece of molded plastic. A sight gauge is molded into a sidewall of the reservoir to permit the level of hydraulic fluid to be checked without removing the reservoirs cap. A vent hole and a replenishing hole permit hydraulic fluid to flow between the reservoir and the cylinder. A baffle is provided to deflect âgeysersâ that can occur during brake bleeding when hydraulic fluid is forced up through the replenishing port. In the preferred embodiment, the baffle includes an upright portion that is used to retain a float in alignment with the sight gauge.

US Patent:

55607357, Oct 1, 1996

Filed:

Nov 9, 1993

Appl. No.:

8/149850

Inventors:

Tim E. Lammers - Boyden IA

Assignee:

Dethmers Mfg. Co. - Boyden IA

International Classification:

B63C 306

US Classification:

405 1

Abstract:

A watercraft lift is disclosed herein having an optional support (10) for anchoring the lift to the floor of a body of water. The support (10) comprises a leg (12) having a first end (14) releasably attached to the load member (48) and second end (18) for anchoring in the floor of a body of water. The second end (18) includes a foot (20) to hold the support (10) in position and prevent further sinking into the floor. The first end (14) is slideably mounted on the load member (48) and fixedly held in place by a pair of elongated bars (36) threadably attached to a plate (16) mounted on the first end (14). The support (10) of the present invention is particularly adaptable for use with portable docks.