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| 20080258431 | Trailer tongue pivot hinge - Apparatus, methods, and other embodiments associated with a trailer tongue pivot hinge are described herein. In an embodiment, a pivot assembly for a tongue of a towing trailer includes a trailer arm adapter, a coupler arm adapter, and a pivot member. The trailer arm adapter includes an engagement face positioned at an angle, along with a pivot hinge member and a coupling hinge member extending from the engagement face, where the coupling hinge member is opposed to the pivot hinge member. The coupler arm adapter includes an engagement face positioned at an angle, along with a pivot hinge member and a coupler hinge member extending from the engagement face, where the second coupling hinge member is opposed to the second pivot hinge member. The pivot member is positioned to pivotally engage the trailer arm adapter to the couple arm adapter. | 10-23-2008 |
| 20080292390 | GOOSENECK COUPLER HAVING AN ANTI-RATTLE DEVICE - A coupler includes a first telescopic member having a first pair of coaxially aligned apertures, and a second telescopic member having a second pair of coaxially aligned apertures. The second pair of apertures is capable of coaxial alignment with the first pair of apertures during telescopic engagement between the first and second telescopic members. A pin member having a head is capable of insertion through the coaxially aligned first and second pairs of apertures. At least one of the second apertures is sized to receive the head therethrough to engage the first telescopic member. | 11-27-2008 |
| 20080315561 | Trailer tongue pivot hinge with integrated receiver - Apparatus, methods, and other embodiments associated with a trailer tongue pivot hinge are described herein. In an embodiment, a pivot assembly for a towing trailer includes a first adapter and a second adapter. The first adapter is arranged to be attachable to a first trailer frame member and includes a body; an engagement face forming a front surface of the body; a pivot hinge member extending from the engagement face; and a coupling hinge member extending from the engagement face and opposed to the first pivot hinge member; and a receiver. The receiver is adapted for securing a trailer accessory to the first adapter. The second adapter is arranged to be attachable to a second trailer frame member and pivotably attachable to the first adapter. | 12-25-2008 |
| 20090108568 | Adjustable trailer coupler - A trailer coupler and a method for securing a trailer coupler to a trailer frame are disclosed. The trailer coupler has an attachment portion for securing the trailer coupler to a towing vehicle. The trailer coupler is adjustable and movable from a first position to a second position. The sides of the trailer coupler are at a first angle at the first position and at a second angle at the second position. | 04-30-2009 |
| 20090127825 | Coupler for towed vehicles - Apparatus, methods, and other examples associated with a hitch ball coupler are described herein. In one example, a coupler includes a body and a cap. The body and cap are pivotally connected on a first end. The body includes a first recess and a shoulder. The cap is selectively moveable between a closed position and an open position. The cap includes a second recess that selectively forms a socket with the first recess, and an arm extending from a second end that engages the shoulder when the cap is in the open position. | 05-21-2009 |
| 20100133783 | VERTICALLY ADJUSTABLE MOUNT FOR JACK ASSEMBLY - A jack assembly for adjusting the height of a trailer is provided. The jack assembly is moveable between an operable and a stowed position. The assembly includes a tube having a slot portion and a slide block moveable within the slot portion. A post connected to the slide block protrudes through an opening in the slot portion to engage a clamping mechanism. The clamping mechanism is movable between a clamped position where the slide block is clamped to the tube to prevent the jack from moving, and an unclamped position where the slide block is movable within the slot portion to allow the jack assembly to be moved between an operable position and a stowed position. | 06-03-2010 |
| 20100213429 | JACK ASSEMBLY WITH MULTIPLE DEGREES OF FREEDOM - A jack assembly having multiple degrees of freedom is described. The jack assembly may provide the user the ability to select single degrees of freedom as desired. The jack assembly may include a pair of jacks, a connecting rod assembly, and a pivot adapter. The jacks may be engaged with a trailer and are adjustable along a Z-axis. The jacks may include an outer tube in a telescopic relationship with an inner tube and a drop leg in a telescopic relationship with the inner tube. The connecting rod assembly may be located between the jacks and be adjustable along an X-axis. The pivot adapter may be capable of pivoting the jacks in a Y-Z plane. The adapter may include a first end secured to an end of the connecting rod assembly and a second end secured to one of the jacks. | 08-26-2010 |
| 20110127752 | COUPLER FOR TOWED VEHICLES - Apparatus, methods, and other examples associated with a hitch ball coupler are described herein. In one example, a coupler includes a body and a cap. The body and cap are pivotally connected on a first end. The body includes a first recess and a shoulder. The cap is selectively moveable between a closed position and an open position. The cap includes a second recess that selectively forms a socket with the first recess, and an arm extending from a second end that engages the shoulder when the cap is in the open position. | 06-02-2011 |
