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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jul. 22, 2014
Filed:
Nov. 18, 2011
Applicants:
Frank Drake, Wausau, WI (US);
Kevin Rabska, Junction City, WI (US);
Inventors:
Frank Drake, Wausau, WI (US);
Kevin Rabska, Junction City, WI (US);
Assignee:
Cequent Performance Products, Inc., Plymouth, MI (US);
Attorney:
Primary Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
B62D 53/04 (2006.01); B62D 53/06 (2006.01);
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
B62D 53/04 (2013.01); B62D 53/065 (2013.01);
Abstract
A gooseneck coupler may be used on a towing vehicle to help tow certain types of towed vehicles, such as trailers. The gooseneck coupler may include a first tube, a base member attached to the first tube, and a locking member pivotally attached to the base member—the locking member being capable of engaging a hitch ball. The gooseneck coupler may also include a locking mechanism attached to the locking member, where the locking mechanism is capable of securing the locking member in engagement with the hitch ball.