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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8052164 | Connector bracket for a trailer vehicle of a tractor trailer A connector bracket for a trailer vehicle of a tractor trailer, having a support frame which can swivel on a bearing about a coupling means and a connector arranged stationary on the support frame. A connector bracket on the trailer was needed that lessens the risk ... | 11/08/2011 |
| 7850191 | Trailer wiring connection A trailer hitch apparatus for mechanically and electrically coupling a towing vehicle to a towed vehicle includes: a receiver and a trailer mount. The receiver has a receiver tube with an open end; a first electrical connector having a plurality of electrical contac... | 12/14/2010 |
| 7712760 | Towing device for electric vehicle When the electric vehicle is to be towed by a towing vehicle, the two vehicles are connected by a connection tool, and a drive motor prioritization control unit is connected to the communication network by a communication cable. Power from a battery is then supplied... | 05/11/2010 |
| 7581746 | Fifth wheel trailer hitch coupling unit A trailer hitch coupling unit has a hitch pin assembly mounted on a trailer and a hitch receiver assembly mounted on a vehicle. The hitch pin assembly has a mounting plate and a platform forming a ball and socket joint therebetween, rotatably coupling the platform t... | 09/01/2009 |
| 7369054 | Re-check alert system A warning indicator device installed in the tractor to give a driver an internal warning of a refrigerated trailer malfunction. This includes an internal warning indicator fault speaker and a red laminated light to be mounted on the lower part of the dashboard of th... | 05/06/2008 |
| 7338314 | Electrical wire routing connector presenter bracket A connector bracket for facilitating assembly of an electrical component to an automobile. The connector bracket may include a proximal support configured to attach to an attachment structure of an automobile, and a distal support including a flange for retaining an... | 03/04/2008 |
| 7331792 | Trailer tow connector assembly An electrical connector including a first connector portion and a second connector portion. Each of the first and second connector interfaces includes several terminals. At least a portion of the terminals of the first connector interface are electrically coupled to... | 02/19/2008 |
| 7291017 | Power interface device for trailer hitches A power adaptor includes an elongated and portable body having a pair of axially opposed end portions. The body includes a pair of diametrically offset L-shaped arms protruding outwardly therefrom. Another of the body end portions and the L-shaped arms define a plur... | 11/06/2007 |
| 7286046 | Systems and methods for supplying power to a vehicle trailer In accordance with the teachings described herein, systems and methods are provided for supplying power to a vehicle trailer. A connection device may be used to connect the vehicle trailer to a vehicle power line and to a control line from a vehicle electrical syste... | 10/23/2007 |
| 7207588 | Children's ride-on vehicle assemblies having trailing vehicle detection systems Children's ride-on vehicle assemblies having leading and trailing vehicles that are removably coupled together by a connection apparatus. The leading vehicle is an independently operable ride-on vehicle having a drive assembly that is selectively configured between ... | 04/24/2007 |
| 7189085 | Outdoor set of plug and socket An outdoor set of plug and socket comprises a control box, a plug and a socket box having at least a socket provided with a movable cover. The top surface of the plug is further provided with an uprightly erected wall having at least a retaining flange to be engaged... | 03/13/2007 |
| 7185907 | Extendable trailer hitch assembly A trailer hitch assembly includes a controller mounted within a vehicle cab and electrically coupled to a power supply source of the vehicle. A trailer hitch tongue section is attachable to the vehicle and provided with an elongated chamber. The tongue section has o... | 03/06/2007 |
| 7119450 | Fuel saving engine driven aircraft ground power device and method of use The present invention is directed to a power source that includes a housing and an energy storage device arranged to provide an output power. A generator is disposed within the housing and is rechargeable association with the energy storage device. ... | 10/10/2006 |
| 7113078 | Emergency lights for towed vehicles An emergency lighting system that can be used on any vehicle where the standard lighting system installed on the vehicle is malfunctional, especially at the rear of the vehicle, due to shorting out or other causes. The emergency lights consist of units having variou... | 09/26/2006 |
| 7106182 | Simplified truck tractor socket wiring A power distribution unit useful in a truck tractor to apply electrical power to a selected one or more of a plurality of signal terminals of a tractor-mounted connector in a tractor-to-trailer electrical connection. The power distribution unit comprises a power bus... | 09/12/2006 |
| 7052031 | Adjustable electrical tell tale modular unit and external monitor An electrical tell tale system comprises a main control unit forming part of a trailer connector. The main control unit is a moulded module or cut printed circuit board, which fits into the connector. The main control unit has aligned pin connections to connect to a... | 05/30/2006 |
| 6956468 | Sensing mechanism for hitch articulation angle The invention describes a sensor mechanism for measuring hitch articulation angle. A configuration of the contact face between hitch ball and receiver eliminates the effect of the unwanted trailer motions, such as roll and pitch while accurately registering trailer ... | 10/18/2005 |
| 6946953 | Apparatus and method for enhanced data communications and control between a vehicle and a remote data communications terminal An apparatus and methods for enhanced data communications and control between a vehicle and a remote data communications terminal are disclosed. The apparatus preferably includes a first protocol converter adapted to be positioned in communication with at least one ... | 09/20/2005 |
| 6894625 | Service vehicle attachment warning apparatus An aircraft ground power unit (GPU) is equipped with a device that warns personnel with a flashing light and a siren when the unsafe condition exists of the GPU being connected to both the tug and the aircraft at the same time. Similar devices can be used on other t... | 05/17/2005 |
| 6869095 | Trailer coupler assembly A trailer coupler pivot assembly comprising a pivot mount member connected to a trailer frame member and a hinge bracket connected to a trailer tongue arm. The hinge bracket is pivotally connected to the pivot mount member so that the trailer tongue arm is pivotal r... | 03/22/2005 |
| 6786735 | Wireless electrical connection for components mounted on a movable truck bed An electrical connection assembly provides an electrical connection for an electrical component mounted on a movable bed of a vehicle. The electrical connection assembly includes a sub-assembly supported on the movable bed, and another sub-assembly supported on the ... | 09/07/2004 |
| 6729114 | Electric drive mower with trailed auxiliary power source An all-electric riding greens mower includes a frame which is supported for movement upon a plurality of ground engaging wheels and upon which are supported a modularly interchangeable power source and a plurality of reel lawn mowers. An electric motor provides driv... | 05/04/2004 |
| 6672608 | Fifth wheel for the tractor or the trailer of an articulated truck The invention relates to a fifth wheel for the coupling of the tractor of an articulated truck with a truck trailer. The inventive fifth wheel comprises a wheel plate, a kingpin (20) with an inner bore and with an outer coupling or engaging surface (30) a... | 01/06/2004 |
| 6481738 | Connecting device This invention relates to a connecting device comprising first and second coupling members for connection to a towing and towed vehicle. The coupling members are lockingly engageable for connecting the vehicles in a towing relationship. A power supply con... | 11/19/2002 |
| 6257923 | Dual media connector for a vehicle A dual media connector having a first media wire and a second media wire disposed within each of a housing insert, a rear seal, a conduit and a grommet, the first and second media wires adapted to electrically interconnect first and second communications ... | 07/10/2001 |
| 6234409 | Trailer mounted graffiti removal system A transportable, trailer-mounted system for removing graffiti from exterior and interior surfaces is disclosed. The system includes a water supply tank, a pressure washer, provision for applying cleaning chemicals to surfaces, storage areas for cleaning c... | 05/22/2001 |
| 6168182 | Y-shaped tow bar having a channel adapted to conceal and protect an associated cable A tow bar having a body portion, adapted to be attached to a towing vehicle and a pair of legs joined to the body portion and adapted to be attached to a towed vehicle. At least one of the legs defines a closed channel that can be opened to form an open c... | 01/02/2001 |
| 6102424 | Trailer hitch ball cover A removable cover for towing balls featuring, in its preferred embodiments: (a) a towing ball hitch cover; (b) locking apparatus for maintaining said towing ball hitch cover engaged on said towing ball and/or for preventing its unauthorized removal and th... | 08/15/2000 |
| 6089588 | Apparatus and method for controlling power to interior trailer functions of a heavy duty vehicle An apparatus and methods are provided for controlling power to interior functions of a trailer of a heavy duty vehicle. The apparatus preferably includes a vehicle trailer adapted to be connected to a heavy duty vehicle and having an interior cargo storag... | 07/18/2000 |
| 6092013 | Multiple setpoint power takeoff control system A control system for controlling a power takeoff shaft of a work vehicle having a hitch includes a hitch position sensor and a control circuit. The hitch position sensor is configured to generate a hitch position signal. The control circuit is coupled to ... | 07/18/2000 |
| 6089907 | Bracket with adapter for mounting multiple trailer light/electrical connectors A bracket for mounting up to three 12 volt trailer light/electrical connectors to a receiver style trailer hitch. The bracket is capable of holding all the popular 12 volt trailer light/electrical connectors currently on the market, such as the 4 way, 5 w... | 07/18/2000 |
| 6082631 | Trailer mounted graffiti removal system A transportable, trailer-mounted system for removing graffiti from exterior and interior surfaces is disclosed. The system includes a water supply tank, a pressure washer, provision for applying cleaning chemicals to surfaces, storage areas for cleaning c... | 07/04/2000 |
| 6053521 | Load sensing trailer ball-hitch drawbar A novel load sensing trailer ball-hitch and drawbar mechanism (30) compatible with industry standard coupling, drawbar receivers and vehicle bumper systems consisting of an upstanding elongated vertical ball-hitch post assembly (4) is provided, featuring ... | 04/25/2000 |
| 6019386 | Protective cover for a trailer hitch A protective cover for use in conjunction with a receiver hitch on a vehicle for towing a trailer. The protective cover includes a housing having a flexible frame and a jacket coupled to the frame by a living hinge. The flexible frame is formed to surroun... | 02/01/2000 |
| 5909891 | Rear-mounted tow hitch for connecting a towing vehicle electrical system to an electrical system of a towed vehicle trailer, or the like A rear mounted tow hitch has a body--to be mounted to the towing vehicle--with a support drum that has a circular recess in an upper surface of the support drum; the recess has a plurality of upwardly facing electrical contacts therein. A drum cover membe... | 06/08/1999 |
| 5775712 | Method and apparatus to automatically convert trailer marker lights to flashing hazard lights upon disruption of trailer lighting power supplied from a towing vehicle Apparatus for providing emergency actuation of lights on a trailer is disclosed. The apparatus comprises an electrical input connector for electrically connecting the apparatus with the plug of a towing vehicle lighting pigtail, an electrical output conne... | 07/07/1998 |
| 5765848 | Trailer accessory for protectably receiving trailer plugs A trailer accessory which includes a boot having one or more plug receptacles for protectably receiving thereinside trailer plugs and further includes a base for connecting the boot to the tongue of a trailer as well as for holding the trailer chains. The... | 06/16/1998 |
| 5739592 | Power and communications link between a tractor and trailer A system for providing an electrical power and electronic communication link between a tractor and trailer includes a tractor module associated with the tractor and a trailer module associated with the trailer. The tractor module controls a plurality of s... | 04/14/1998 |
| 5732966 | Bracket for trailer wiring connector A bracket is provided for mounting an automobile portion of a mateable connector of the type for connecting an automobile's electrical system to operate a trailer's lights, turn signals or brakes. The bracket is configured for installation to a convention... | 03/31/1998 |
| 5725228 | Trailerable recreational vehicles and watercraft with rear lights for safe towing on a trailer A recreational personal trailerable vehicle, such as a boat, is provided with a rear brake light. The boat; boat electrical harness, and trailer combination is safer for being towed in traffic. The boat includes a rear-mounted brake light, located in the ... | 03/10/1998 |
