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William J. Hicks
Also filed as: HICKS WILLIAM · HICKS WILLIAM J
24 granted patents·6 pending applications·539 citations·filing 1990–2023
96Inventor score
Files withSAF HOLLAND INC11NEWAY ANCHORLOK INT INC4HICKS WILLIAM J3NAI ANCHORLOK INC3HOLLAND GROUP INC2
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30 records- 0196US11787372B2Apparatus and method for lowering and raising a trailerSAF HOLLAND INC·Filed 2021·Granted Oct 17, 2023·8 cites·28 claims
- 0295US12090971B2Apparatus and method for lowering and raising a trailerSAF HOLLAND INC·Filed 2023·Granted Sep 17, 2024·4 cites·21 claims
- 0395US11148645B2Apparatus and method for lowering and raising a trailerSAF HOLLAND INC·Filed 2018·Granted Oct 19, 2021·13 cites·23 claims
- 0494US5921532AAir spring with internal support memberNEWAY ANCHORLOK INT INC·Filed 1994·Granted Jul 13, 1999·116 cites·24 claims
- 0592US8695998B1Axle lift assemblySAF HOLLAND INC·Filed 2013·Granted Apr 15, 2014·37 cites·18 claims
- 0690US5722311AFluid-operated brake actuator with spring chamber isolationNAI ANCHORLOK INC·Filed 1994·Granted Mar 3, 1998·43 cites·15 claims
- 0789US5058916AApparatus for providing additional lift in a retractable suspensionLEAR SIEGLER TRUCK PRODUCTS CO·Filed 1990·Granted Oct 22, 1991·74 cites·28 claims
- 0888US9555844B2Slider suspension assembly with compliant hold-down arrangementSAF-HOLLAND INC·Filed 2015·Granted Jan 31, 2017·8 cites·27 claims
- 0988US9403499B2Energy absorbent slider stop and rear underride protection systemSAF-HOLLAND INC·Filed 2015·Granted Aug 2, 2016·7 cites·19 claims
- 1088US5353688ATamper-resistant brake actuatorNAI ANCHORLOK INC·Filed 1992·Granted Oct 11, 1994·39 cites·20 claims
- 1187US9637189B2Axle lift assemblySAF-HOLLAND INC·Filed 2016·Granted May 2, 2017·7 cites·32 claims
- 1285US6116626AIndependent front suspensionHOLLAND NEWAY INT INC·Filed 1999·Granted Sep 12, 2000·73 cites·17 claims
- 1382US6006651ASpring brake actuator with filtered service vent openingNEWAY ANCHORLOK INT INC·Filed 1997·Granted Dec 28, 1999·33 cites·27 claims
- 1473US5713238ASpring brake actuator with spring force measurementNAI ANCHORLOK INC·Filed 1994·Granted Feb 3, 1998·18 cites·14 claims
- 1556US12370983B2Apparatus and method for lowering and raising a trailerSAF HOLLAND INC·Filed 2023·Granted Jul 29, 2025·0 cites·20 claims
- 1655US6431532B1Variable geometry dampening and trailing arm suspension including sameHOLLAND GROUP INC·Filed 2001·Granted Aug 13, 2002·10 cites·13 claims
- 1752US7416204B2Lightweight narrow-span fifth wheelSAF HOLLAND INC·Filed 2002·Granted Aug 26, 2008·7 cites·19 claims
- 1852US6012378AAir brake actuator having increased outputNEWAY ANCHORLOK INT INC·Filed 1997·Granted Jan 11, 2000·15 cites·30 claims
- 1951US8870198B2Axle lift assemblySAF HOLLAND INC·Filed 2014·Granted Oct 28, 2014·1 cites·20 claims
- 2051US6028258ADrum bracketFiled 1998·Granted Feb 22, 2000·14 cites·5 claims
- 2145US6916038B2Vehicle suspension systemHOLLAND GROUP INC·Filed 2003·Granted Jul 12, 2005·3 cites·17 claims
- 2243US9428233B2Axle lift assemblySAF-HOLLAND INC·Filed 2014·Granted Aug 30, 2016·0 cites·16 claims
- 2343US2008265545A1Lightweight narrow-span fifth wheelHICKS WILLIAM J·Filed 2008·Application pending·0 cites
- 2443US2006237939A1Integrated suspension assemblyHICKS WILLIAM J·Filed 2006·Application pending·0 cites
- 2540US5957032AAir-operated brake actuator mountingNEWAY ANCHORLOK INT INC·Filed 1997·Granted Sep 28, 1999·6 cites·27 claims
- 2637US2004155424A1Front steer axle suspension with inclined air springsFiled 2002·Application pending·0 cites
- 2735US6003433ATamper-resistant brake actuatorHOLLAND NEWAY INT INC·Filed 1998·Granted Dec 21, 1999·3 cites·9 claims
- 2834US2010244406A1Lightweight narrow-span fifth wheelHICKS WILLIAM J·Filed 2010·Application pending·0 cites
- 2932US2003047907A1Integrated fifth wheel and frame suspensionFiled 2002·Application pending·0 cites
- 3029US2004021290A1Integrated fifth wheel and frame suspensionFiled 2001·Application pending·0 cites
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