Trailer coupler assemblies and related methods

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 11701930
APP PUB NO 20220258549A1
SERIAL NO

17670184

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A trailer coupler assembly and methods of use are provided that includes a ball coupler, a rod member having a first end and an opposite second end, a trailer frame, a first pivot connection pivotably connecting the first end of the rod member to the ball coupler, such that the rod member can rotate within a vertical plane relative to the ball coupler, and a second pivot connection pivotably connecting the rod member to the trailer frame, such the trailer frame can rotate around the rod member. The trailer coupler assembly also includes a lock out member that is configured to releasably engage the first pivot connection to thereby restrict pivoting of the rod member relative to the ball coupler.

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MORRYDE INTERNATIONAL INC1966 STERLING AVENUE ELKHART IN 46516

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Heitzmann, David E Union, US 14 222
Opfer, Brian Dowagiac, US 1 0

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