U.S. patents available from 1976 to present.
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Trailer kingpin locking device

Patent 7306254 Issued on December 11, 2007. Estimated Expiration Date: Icon_subject August 2, 2025. Estimated Expiration Date is calculated based on simple USPTO term provisions. It does not account for terminal disclaimers, term adjustments, failure to pay maintenance fees, or other factors which might affect the term of a patent.

Patent References

2755655

3386274

3600914

King pin lock
Patent #: 4031727
Issued on: 06/28/1977
Inventor: De Groat ,   et al.

Security device for trailer coupling pin
Patent #: 4132093
Issued on: 01/02/1979
Inventor: McDorman, Sr.

Kingpin lock for semi-trailer type travel trailers
Patent #: 4141233
Issued on: 02/27/1979
Inventor: Reyes

Locking apparatus for portable devices
Patent #: 4305266
Issued on: 12/15/1981
Inventor: Lockwood

Trailer kingpin locking device with protected locking bar aperture
Patent #: 4553415
Issued on: 11/19/1985
Inventor: Maffey

Kingpin lock
Patent #: 4620718
Issued on: 11/04/1986
Inventor: Mickelson

Security device for trailer
Patent #: 4697444
Issued on: 10/06/1987
Inventor: Maffey

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Inventors

Assignee

Application

No. 11195507 filed on 08/02/2005

US Classes:

280/507, Protector or lock280/432, Safety devices70/14, PORTABLE70/58For portable articles

Examiners

Primary: Morris, Lesley D.
Assistant: Arce-Diaz, Marlon

Attorney, Agent or Firm

International Classes

B60D 1/60
E05B 73/00

Abstract

A security device is disclosed which mounts to a king pin of a trailer to prevent unauthorized coupling of the trailer to a tractor. The security device includes a austempered ductile iron dual shell body having an inner shell for receiving a trailer kingpin and an outer conical or contoured shell to prevent unauthorized coupling to the trailer kingpin. The security device further includes a stainless steel collar placed between the inner and outer shells for deterring damage.

Other References

  • www.universalboot.com.
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