Latest Patents

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Title Filing Date Publication Date Grant Date
Communication device, system, and method for active control of external vehicle … 2023-1-31 2023-3-02
Safety chain tie down apparatus 2022-9-12 2023-1-05
Fifth wheel hitch comfort system 2022-9-12 2023-1-05
Underbed hitch mounting system 2022-5-26 2022-9-15
Combination of trailer braking and lighting functions 2022-5-16 2022-9-01
Weight distribution system 2022-4-18 2022-10-20
Universal trailer mounted proportional brake controller 2022-4-04 2022-7-21
Force transducer for a multifunction trailer controller 2022-2-15 2022-11-01 2022-11-01
Lighting state detection for a vehicle trailer 2021-12-13 2022-6-30
Crank mechanisms for trailer jacks 2021-11-08 2022-5-12
Gooseneck hitch with adjustable rotation locking mechanism 2021-10-08 2022-4-14
Brake control unit 2021-8-25 2021-12-09
Pin box assembly with gooseneck coupler 2021-8-05 2021-11-25
Under bed hitch mounting system 2021-7-26 2021-11-11
Lighting state detection for a vehicle trailer 2021-7-15 2022-5-03 2022-5-03
Automatic rolling fifth wheel hitch 2021-6-14 2021-9-30
Safety chain tie down mechanism for under bed hitch mounting system 2021-5-03 2021-8-19
Collapsible cargo platform 2021-4-09 2023-1-24 2023-1-24
Multi-point underbed hitch mounting system 2021-4-05 2021-7-22
Underbed hitch mounting system 2021-4-05 2021-7-22
Towbar with a hitch adaptor system 2021-3-19 2021-7-08
Driver and diagnostic system for a brake controller 2021-3-15 2021-7-01
Bracket assembly for a weight distribution system 2021-3-10 2022-9-29
Locking gooseballs 2021-3-09 2021-9-23
Fifth wheel hitch mounting system 2021-1-15 2021-7-08
Roof rack crossbar assembly 2020-12-17 2021-1-28
Removable safety chain tie down apparatus 2020-11-30 2021-3-18
Integrated hitch mounting system 2020-11-25 2023-1-05
Detachable receiver 2020-11-16 2021-3-04
Remote control of a brake controller for a towed vehicle 2020-11-02 2022-12-22
Trailer brake controller and itrm boo interface 2020-10-23 2022-12-01
Safety chain engaging device for gooseneck hitch 2020-10-05 2021-1-21
Frame and trim rings for underbed hitch mounting system 2020-9-04 2020-12-24
Pin box assembly with adjustable engagement device 2020-8-10 2021-2-11
Brake control unit 2020-6-22 2020-10-08
Jack assembly 2020-6-15 2022-9-20 2022-9-20
Fifth wheel hitch isolation system 2020-5-21 2023-1-24 2023-1-24
Method and system for short to ground protection for a circuit including a fet … 2020-3-23 2020-9-24
Fifth wheel hitch with latching system 2019-12-27 2022-7-19 2022-7-19
Offset multi-point under bed hitch mounting system and method 2019-12-24 2022-3-10
Current sensing electrical converter 2019-10-21 2022-6-14 2022-6-14
Safety chain tie down mechanism with t-pin 2019-10-16 2021-12-16
Automated gain and boost for a brake controller 2019-7-22 2019-11-07
Fifth wheel conversion hitch mounting system 2019-7-22 2020-3-05
Indexing changeover mechanism for use with a plurality of integrated towing … 2019-4-11 2021-8-31 2021-8-31
Integrally formed gooseneck hitch assembly 2019-4-05 2019-8-01
Clip device for displaying a towing product 2019-3-13 2019-9-19
Marine vehicle accessory holder assembly 2019-3-06 2019-9-12
Anti-rattle device for trailer hitch 2019-2-27 2020-9-30
Weight distribution system 2019-1-22 2021-3-30 2021-3-30
Towbar with a hitch ball system 2018-12-20 2019-6-27
Vehicle wheel speed sensor using accelerometer 2018-12-07 2019-6-13
Towing assembly 2018-10-29 2019-2-28
Multi-piece dash mount brake controller 2018-10-29 2019-5-02
Hitch ball mount and method of forming the hitch ball mount 2018-10-22 2019-2-21
Transition plate for vehicle ramp assembly 2018-8-10 2019-2-14
Integrated hitch system 2018-7-13 2019-1-17
Fifth wheel hitch connection system 2018-6-06 2023-1-17 2023-1-17
Fifth wheel hitch engagement system 2018-5-23 2020-3-26
Hitch pin and receiver assembly 2018-5-11 2018-5-31
Tow bar assembly 2018-5-01 2018-5-17
Rotating, collapsible dual watercraft carrier 2018-4-30 2018-11-01
Trailer signal converter 2018-4-24 2018-5-24
Detecting electric over hydraulic trailer connectivity 2018-4-10 2018-10-18
Brake control display unit with ambient light dimming 2018-4-10 2020-2-06
Above-bed goose neck towing apparatus 2018-3-01 2018-9-07
Quick adjust hitch assembly 2018-3-01 2018-9-07
Self-closing, single loop hook 2018-2-28 2018-9-07
Programmable lock with pull pin assembly 2017-12-13 2018-6-21
Universal mounting bracket for an adaptable hitch cover 2017-12-04 2018-3-29
Telescoping ramp 2017-10-31 2019-2-19 2019-2-19
Hitch bar 2017-10-04 2018-4-12
Trailer coupling having a connection device 2017-10-04 2019-8-01
Trailer coupling having a support element 2017-9-27 2019-9-05
Trailer coupling having a tension anchor 2017-9-27 2022-1-11 2022-1-11
Roof rack installation tool 2017-9-21 2021-11-23 2021-11-23
Trailer brake control unit controls and communications 2017-9-18 2018-3-22
Trailer coupling with a coupling arm 2017-9-08 2022-3-01 2022-3-01
Segmented tube carrier 2017-8-02 2018-2-15
Tray assembly 2017-7-28 2017-8-24 2017-8-24
Vehicle roof box with central, external attachment system 2017-6-30 2020-7-07 2020-7-07
Light fixture assembly for creeper assembly 2017-6-26 2017-12-28
Current sensing electrical converter 2017-6-08 2017-6-22
Cargo carrier assembly with hinge mechanism 2017-5-16 2017-11-16
Receiver pin locking device 2017-4-10 2017-11-02
Supporting element comprising a sensor 2017-3-21 2019-3-21
Removable securing chain attachment assembly 2017-2-10 2017-6-01
Fastening device for a load carrier 2017-2-09 2021-7-08
Load carrier coupling 2017-1-31 2019-1-17
Fifth wheel hitch 2017-1-27 2017-5-18
Articulating coupler 2016-12-16 2017-6-18
Load support system for vehicle roof 2016-10-27 2018-9-05
Product selector 2016-6-17 2017-1-12
Trailer coupling having a receiving sleeve 2016-6-16 2018-6-14
Interchangeable hitch ball assembly 2016-6-14 2016-10-06
Frame and trim rings for underbed hitch mounting system 2016-6-13 2016-12-15
Folding wrench assembly 2016-6-08 2016-12-22
Smart switch control system and method for dealing with disconnection situation 2016-5-27 2017-9-07
Truck bed rail tie down attachment 2016-5-23 2018-5-24
Tow hook mounting frame assembly 2016-4-15 2020-12-22 2020-12-22