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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8096571 | Tractor hitch assembly and trailer with hydraulic pump A tractor hitch assembly comprises a drawbar with a hydraulic pump mounted to a pump mount extending below the drawbar and drawbar couplers formed thereon. A trailer tongue coupler is pivotally connected to the drawbar for pivoting about a roll axis and a yaw axis. ... | 01/17/2012 |
| 7744111 | Leanable tracking trailer for a motorcycle A one wheeled trailer is disclosed for use with and for pulling behind a two wheeled vehicle such as a motorcycle or motorbike. The trailer is configured to track behind the motorcycle or motorbike and to lean with the cycle as a unit so as to respond in the same ma... | 06/29/2010 |
| 7562893 | Hitch coupling assembly which dampens the hunting movements of a road trailer The invention relates to an improved hitch coupling assembly which dampens the hunting movements of a road trailer being towed by a motor vehicle and which is intended for a vehicle combination comprising a motor vehicle and a trailer. More specifically, the inventi... | 07/21/2009 |
| 7540524 | Device for detecting a support load A device for detecting the support load with which a tongue of a trailer vehicle acts on a tractor vehicle. The device includes a first coupling element, a second coupling element that can be detachably connected to the first coupling element, and with a sensor arra... | 06/02/2009 |
| 7510205 | Semitrailer for articulated lorries with adjustable-height loading platform The semitrailer is joinable to a tractor provided with a vertical towing gudgeon, is supported at its back end by a wheeled structure, and comprises a chassis having longitudinal members and crosspieces, which define a horizontal loading platform, and further having... | 03/31/2009 |
| 7407175 | Multiple-passenger transporter A transporter for transporting a first person and one or more riders over a surface. The transporter includes a first support platform for supporting the first person, the first support platform having left and right sides and defining a fore-aft vertical plane and ... | 08/05/2008 |
| 7380810 | Vehicle hitch with multi-directional damping The present invention is directed to an adjustable trailer hitch that provides a suspended connection between a tow vehicle and an attached trailer. The hitch includes a support member that is adapted to be attached to a tow vehicle and a frame having first and seco... | 06/03/2008 |
| 7338052 | Trailer stabilizing device and method of using same An apparatus and method for stabilizing a stationary trailer. One embodiment of the device comprises a jack and a stabilizing member. The jack attaches to the bottom of the trailer, such that when the jack is extended, a base component of the jack engages the ground... | 03/04/2008 |
| 7261311 | Fifth wheel hitch assembly with self-locator Typical fifth wheel hitch assemblies require the operator to leave the cab of the vehicle to put the fifth wheel hitch assembly into position to receive a king pin of a trailer. The present invention is a fifth wheel hitch assembly that comprises a base assembly, a ... | 08/28/2007 |
| 7219919 | Transportable storage container A transportable storage container for securely storing construction tools that is readily moved around the job site by a single person and is readily towed behind a vehicle without the need to load and unload the storage container prior to and after transportation. | 05/22/2007 |
| 7188848 | Anti-jack-knife trailer hitch and trailer A hitch assembly for mounting to a trailer to form an interface between the trailer and a towing vehicle, with the trailer having a trailer deck and at least one wheel for ground support, said hitch assembly including a generally horizontally oriented cross member; ... | 03/13/2007 |
| 7159890 | Trailer hitch for a motor vehicle A trailer hitch for a motor vehicle includes a towbar (2) having an arm (1) and a ball cup (3) provided with an opening and with a ball pivot (6). The ball pivot (6) has a ball head (4) and a pivot (5) and is mounted ... | 01/09/2007 |
| 7059615 | Locking mechanism and method for a mower-sulky unit A sulky apparatus and method are described. The sulky rides behind a self-propelled mower. The sulky apparatus allows the mower operator to ride behind the mower, as the self-propelled mower is guided about a lawn. Common to the sulky apparatus is a swing arm that e... | 06/13/2006 |
| 7040644 | Hydraulic three point hitch A combination of a tractor hydraulic arm assembly and a hitch adapter installed between the two arms of the arm assembly, the hitch adapter consisting of a length of “U” shaped steel channel, having a plurality of holes formed in the top surface, with trailer hi... | 05/09/2006 |
| 7040645 | Hitch receiver A trailer hitch assembly including a mounting frame including a tubular receiver readily attachable to a chassis of a towing vehicle and a hitch mount assembly detachably coupled to the tubular receiver for free 360° horizontal rotation therein. ... | 05/09/2006 |
| 7032918 | Stabilization of an articulated vehicle A method for stabilizing an articulated vehicle, which articulated vehicle comprises at least a front frame structure and a rear frame structure, and a frame joint structure, which is arranged to couple the frame structures to each other and to allow them to rotate ... | 04/25/2006 |
| 7032919 | Tow bar for vehicle A tow bar for connecting a towed vehicle to a towing vehicle, the tow bar comprising a towing vehicle connection mechanism connected to the towing vehicle; a towed vehicle connection mechanism connected to the towed vehicle; and an interconnecting mechanism connecti... | 04/25/2006 |
| 7000933 | Method for attaching a carrier to a balancing transporter A method for attaching a carrier, such as a trailer, to a dynamically balanced transporter. The carrier is attached to the transporter with a pivot. The pivot axis of the carrier is coincident with the axis of rotation of the wheels of the transporter. This method o... | 02/21/2006 |
| 6969079 | Multiple-passenger transporter A transporter for transporting a first person and one or more riders over a surface. The transporter includes a first support platform for supporting the first person, the first support platform having left and right sides and defining a fore-aft vertical plane and ... | 11/29/2005 |
| 6959942 | Ball hitch for an implement drawbar of an agricultural vehicle A ball hitch is disclosed for connecting a drawbar of an agricultural vehicle to a coupling pin of a trailer. The ball hitch comprises a ball element having a part-spherical outer surface and a cylindrical bore for receiving the coupling pin of the trailer. The sock... | 11/01/2005 |
| 6942236 | Fifth wheel hitch with rocker A fifth wheel hitch includes a head assembly having a skid plate with an opening for receiving a king pin of a trailer and a locking jaw assembly for securing the king pin in proper position with the trailer over the skid plate. Additionally, the fifth wheel hitch i... | 09/13/2005 |
| 6932373 | Articulated pendulum steering system An articulated pendulum steering system for an articulated vehicle having a front vehicle section and a rear vehicle section, the system including a vertical bearing pin supported by at least one movable joint support, and a movable joint pin supported by at least o... | 08/23/2005 |
| 6923460 | Split-frame for heavy trucks A split-frame, heavy truck, suspension system for trucks that haul trailers made of three moveable interlocked rigid frames referred to as the front frame, rear frame, and interconnecting frame. The front frame supports the cab, engine, and transmission. The rear pr... | 08/02/2005 |
| 6915996 | Pivotal shaft assembly for plane displays The present invention discloses a pivotal shaft assembly for plane displays, including a bottom plate, a fixing-member mounted at the front side of the bottom plate and having a positioning ball integrally coupled to the front side of a support base of the spherical... | 07/12/2005 |
| 6902182 | Hitch device A hitch device for use with a pulling vehicle and a trailer, including a first hitch arm and a second upwardly directed hitch arm. At a second end of the second upwardly directed hitch arm is a joint allowing rotation about at least two axes. The hitch device positi... | 06/07/2005 |
| 6889784 | Motorized chariot A vehicle incorporating a power unit having a front portion, a rear portion and a power source. A drive wheel, disposed in the front of the power unit, is connected to the power source. A brake pad is connected to the power unit beneath the power source and a handle... | 05/10/2005 |
| 6877758 | Pivoting implement hitch extension A hitch extension apparatus for attaching an implement with a pto driven drive shaft having front and rear universal joints to a tractor drawbar. The apparatus comprises a first member adapted for attachment to the tractor drawbar by insertion of a drawbar pin throu... | 04/12/2005 |
| 6722685 | Joint between two vehicles or vehicle parts The joint between two vehicles or vehicle parts, such as an articulated bus or a railcar for example, comprises at least two joint members (11, 12; 11a, 21a; 111a, 112a) that are held apart from a central longi... | 04/20/2004 |
| 6712381 | Pivoting, underslung, stowaway, hitch mount An apparatus for mounting a hitch to a vehicle. The apparatus may include a base connected to the vehicle. A mount, having a fastening portion and a main portion, may also be included. The fastening portion may receive a plurality of hitches thereon. The main portio... | 03/30/2004 |
| 6625964 | Hydraulic drive line and hitching assembly for pull-type implements A hydraulic drive apparatus for powering mechanical components of a pull-type implement, such as a crop harvesting unit, having an elongated extending hitching arm for pivotal attachment to a powered vehicle provided with a power take-off shaft. The drive... | 09/30/2003 |
| 6626449 | Double-castered wheel trailer having lockable caster wheels A double-castered wheel trailer having a pair of lockable caster wheels. The lockable caster wheels are adapted to be locked for a trailing mode of operation and a backing mode of operation. The double-castered wheel trailer further includes a multi-plana... | 09/30/2003 |
| 6601665 | Bogey beam axle support for utility vehicles A utility vehicle is provided with a bogey beam on which are mounted the steering axle at the forward end of the bogey beam and the middle axle on the rearward end of the bogey beam. A rear drive axle is supported by the frame of the utility vehicle. The ... | 08/05/2003 |
| 6571893 | Light vehicle for sporting and off-road biking A vehicle for sporting and off-road driving includes a front and a rear component assembly and a joint arrangement. Each component assembly includes a plate mounted on a single flexible track and that is actuated by the single flexible track. The joint ar... | 06/03/2003 |
| 6502847 | Tow bar apparatus A tow bar apparatus, that allows a towing vehicle to tow a towed vehicle, has a hitch member, a pair of tow bars, and a pair of socket members. The hitch member is adapted to engage a tow bar receiver of the towing vehicle. The pair of socket members are ... | 01/07/2003 |
| 6497422 | Sulky with removable foot plate A preferred embodiment of a sulky includes a removable, adjustable foot platform, replaceable axles, and a hitch including stops that limit the extent of pitch, roll, and yaw motions between the sulky and the towing vehicle. The foot platform preferably p... | 12/24/2002 |
| 6488291 | Sulky with damper A preferred embodiment of a sulky includes a removable, adjustable foot platform, replaceable axles, and a hitch including stops that limit the extent of pitch, roll, and yaw motions between the sulky and the towing vehicle. A preferred embodiment also in... | 12/03/2002 |
| 6481739 | Docking assembly A docking assembly configured to allow a first medical device to move with a second medical device includes a hitch, a base, and a connector. The hitch is configured to be coupled to the first medical device. The base is spaced apart from the hitch and is... | 11/19/2002 |
| 6435535 | Trailer for balancing vehicle A trailer for a dynamically balanced transporter that allows leaning of the transporter such as for control of the combination of transporter and trailer. The trailer has a platform and an arm with two ends, one of which ends is coupled to the platform an... | 08/20/2002 |
| 6357548 | Ladder support device A ladder support device attaches to a towing hitch of a vehicle, such that the ladder can be transported in an essentially horizontal position and deployed in an essentially vertical position. The ladder support device includes safety brackets that limit ... | 03/19/2002 |
| 6328327 | Adapter device allowing the drawbar of an agricultural machine to be connected optimally to a hitching bar of a tractor An adapter device comprising an adapter bar equipped with a hitching pin extending vertically when the device is mounted on the hitching bar, and a connecting pin for the hitching bar. The adapter device allows the mechanical play between the hitching bar... | 12/11/2001 |
