This inventor holds 1 USPTO granted patent. Top assignee: Thor Tech, Inc.. Active years: 2026.
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Company Filing History:
Years Active: 2026
Title: Merle Yoder and His Recreational Vehicle Skirt Lock Patent.
Introduction
Merle Yoder is an inventor associated with Elkhart, Indiana, and Thor Tech, Inc. His patent work addresses a practical feature of recreational vehicle construction: securing an RV skirt to the vehicle’s exterior wall.
Latest Patents
Yoder is credited with 1 patent, titled “Skirt Locks for Recreational Vehicles.” The invention describes a recreational vehicle with a chassis, a body supported by the chassis, and an exterior wall. Its skirt lock has a resilient slot that holds the upper portion of an RV skirt in place. Fasteners pass through the lock and skirt into the RV body, securing both to the exterior wall.
Career Highlights
Yoder’s listed patent reflects an engineering focus on a secure attachment for RV skirts. The design combines a resilient securement slot with fasteners to hold the skirt against the vehicle body.
Collaborations
Yoder is associated with Thor Tech, Inc. His listed coworkers include Trent Tobolski and Vishnu Ramkumar.
Conclusion
Merle Yoder’s patent presents a practical skirt-lock design intended to secure recreational vehicle skirts to the exterior wall, reflecting his contribution to RV-related innovation.
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