Jules G. Patout
Engineering at Patrick, New Iberia, LA
License number
Louisiana PE.0005427
Issued Date
Sep 25, 1956
Expiration Date
Mar 31, 2010
Category
Civil Engineer
Address
Address
105 Patrick St, New Iberia, LA 70560
Professional information
Wheel Lift Towing Dolly
US Patent:
5013209, May 7, 1991
Filed:
Jul 14, 1989
Appl. No.:
7/379948
Inventors:
Mardon DeMichele - Mesa AZ
Jules G. Patout - New Iberia LA
Jules G. Patout - New Iberia LA
Assignee:
Towing Technologies, Inc. - Alexandria VA
International Classification:
B60P 312
US Classification:
414563
Abstract:
A towable dolly having a wheel lift mechanism for towing a vehicle by lifting the towed vehicle by its wheels so that contact with the vehicle's bumper, undercarriage, or axle is avoided and the vehicle rides on its own suspension system. The towing dolly is provided with an inclined rail carrying a carriage with a wheel lift mechanism extending generally horizontally and rearwardly therefrom as the carriage moves along the rail. An inflatable bag may be used to assist the wheel lift, or in lieu thereof.