William V Jenkins

US Patent:

7418803, Sep 2, 2008

Filed:

Apr 5, 2005

Appl. No.:

11/099367

Inventors:

William O. Jenkins - Jackson MS, US
Terry L. Jenkins - Jackson MS, US
Heath O. Jenkins - Jackson MS, US

International Classification:

E04B 1/348

US Classification:

52 797, 52 791, 52 795, 52 799, 52143

Abstract:

A self-contained modular home a first section, a second section and a top section, each section having an interior which is 100% complete and an exterior which requires only siding or other exterior finish for completion. The three sections of the self-contained modular home are designed to be transported on a low boy trailer or other transport system to a permanent foundation site. The modular home incorporates a unique steel cable lifting system within the floor system which enables the modules to be set on the foundation with or without the use of a crane. The modular home is bolted to a permanent slab foundation by a steel strap securing arrangement in such a manner that a one and half inch air space is created under the home. The manner in which the self-contained modular home is constructed and secured to the permanent foundation provides the modular home with up to 160 mph wind protection, which is far greater than the typical 80 mph to 100 mph offered by most site or stick built homes currently on the market. Once the modular home arrives at the construction site, the home can be set and bolted to the concrete slab, made weather tight, connected to the local plumbing and electrical services and an be operational in about three hours.

US Patent:

61452939, Nov 14, 2000

Filed:

Apr 6, 1999

Appl. No.:

9/286845

Inventors:

William O. Jenkins - Jackson MS

International Classification:

F16G 1506

US Classification:

59 86

Abstract:

A safety shackle having a modified U-shaped design comprising first and second arms, first and second cusps, a first slot disposed between the first arm and the first cusp and a second slot disposed between the second arm and the second slot, and a working area disposed between the first and second cusps. A designated chain link is introduced with within one of the slots and is locked within the slot by orienting the contiguous chain links in a plane perpendicular to the designated chain link, thereby locking the chain link within the slot.

US Patent:

59569808, Sep 28, 1999

Filed:

Jan 14, 1999

Appl. No.:

9/229764

Inventors:

William O. Jenkins - Jackson MS

International Classification:

E05B 7300

US Classification:

70 18

Abstract:

A three-piece safety lock for locking any size trailer safety chain to any size vehicle receiver hitch comprising a primary catch, a locking catch and a keeper element. The safety lock includes a positive self-locking mechanism, termed a keeper element, which ensures that any safety connection or attachment will not become detached from the safety lock, particularly while a vehicle is in transit. The keeper element is pivotably secured to and locks a primary catch and a locking catch. Both the primary catch and the locking catch are configured with corresponding catch openings for receiving the length of a chain or similar article. The primary catch also is provided with a cavity for receiving and locking a link of chain.

US Patent:

59188960, Jul 6, 1999

Filed:

Mar 24, 1997

Appl. No.:

8/822826

Inventors:

William O. Jenkins - Brandon MS

International Classification:

B62D 5310

US Classification:

280457

Abstract:

A self locking chain device for locking a chain to a vehicle comprises an elongated cross bar having an upwardly extending arm attached to each end thereof. Each arm comprises first and second arbors which define a receiving slot for receiving a first interior link of a chain and configured in such a manner to enable two adjacent contiguous links to lock the interior link therein. Both first and second arbors are provided with cusps or projections for limiting passage of the chain link to and from the receiving slot. The first arbor also is provided with a concavity. A second contiguous or selected link, serving as a locking link, is slid over and down the first arbor and to the concavity, thereby double locking the first interior link since the opening between the cusps or projections is less than the combined diameter of the interior link and locking link. In this manner, the device effectively double locks the chain, prohibiting exit of the interior link without first removing the locking link from the first arbor.