Trailer hitch coupler locking device

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9902224
SERIAL NO

14794292

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Provided is a trailer hitch coupler locking device for preventing the unauthorized use or theft of the trailer when stored or otherwise unattended. The locking device includes a lock mechanism configured to move a ratchet member from a first position where the ratchet member is engaged with an elongate member to a second position away from the elongate member where the members are disengaged. The elongate member is movable from a first position where an end of the elongate member is proximate a hitch ball to hold a trailer socket between the end of the elongate member and the hitch ball, and a second position where the end of the elongate member is spaced from the hitch ball to allow the trailer socket to be moved away from the locking device.

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WINSTON PRODUCTS LLC30339 DIAMOND PARKWAY SUITE 105 CLEVELAND OH 44139

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Rathman, David Edward Birn Cleveland, US 7 39

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