Automatic weight distribution system and method with continuous monitoring

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 12097731
APP PUB NO 20230077074A1
SERIAL NO

17829904

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A system for automated trailer weight distribution, including: A system for automated trailer weight distribution, having a tow vehicle with a hitch mount having a spring bar. The system may also include a trailer and a spring bar mount disposed on the trailer and having an initial position relative to the trailer, where the spring bar mount is configured to receive and engage the spring bar. Furthermore, a weight distribution measurement device disposed in association with the tow vehicle and being configured and arranged to determine a weight distribution of the tow vehicle when the spring bar is engaged with the spring bar mount and a weight distribution actuator can be configured and arranged to adjust the height of the spring bar mount while engaged with the spring bar.

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PROGRESS MFG LLC353 SOUTH 1100 WEST PROVO UT 84601

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Anderson, Jed K Lindon, US 15 108
Harper, Jason R Spanish Fork, US 9 14
Lundgreen, David F Spanish Fork, US 8 14

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