Patents Assigned to James C. Hensley Revocable Living Trust A
  • Towed vehicle brake controller
    Patent number: 10759401
    Abstract: A brake controller for controlling the brakes of a towed vehicle which is pulled by a towing vehicle comprises a sensor assembly which determines the position of the brake pedal of the towing vehicle, and if necessary, compensates for inertia which can affect the output of some sensors. The output of the sensor assembly is transmitted to a processor, which in turn transmits a signal (the strength of which is a function of the pedal position) to brakes of the towed vehicle to activate the brakes of the towed vehicle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 19, 2018
    Date of Patent: September 1, 2020
    Assignee: James C. Hensley Revocable Living Trust A
    Inventor: James C. Hensley
  • Trailer hitch with adjustable hitch bar
    Patent number: 8226106
    Abstract: A trailer hitch having an adjustable hitch bar for coupling with a tow vehicle and a front member coupled with the adjustable hitch bar. A rear member couples with a trailer frame and a yoke couples between the rear member and the trailer frame. Converging links connect between the front member and the rear member, whereby the angular position between the front member and the rear member can be varied. The converging links effectively move the pivot point between the tow vehicle and trailer forward of the hitch assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 22, 2010
    Date of Patent: July 24, 2012
    Assignee: James C. Hensley Revocable Living Trust A
    Inventor: James C. Hensley
  • TRAILER HITCH WITH ADJUSTABLE HITCH BAR
    Publication number: 20110037242
    Abstract: A trailer hitch having an adjustable hitch bar for coupling with a tow vehicle and a front member coupled with the adjustable hitch bar. A rear member couples with a trailer frame and a yoke couples between the rear member and the trailer frame. Converging links connect between the front member and the rear member, whereby the angular position between the front member and the rear member can be varied. The converging links effectively move the pivot point between the tow vehicle and trailer forward of the hitch assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 22, 2010
    Publication date: February 17, 2011
    Applicant: JAMES C. HENSLEY REVOCABLE LIVING TRUST A
    Inventor: James C. Hensley
  • TRAILER HITCH WITH ADJUSTABLE HITCH BAR
    Publication number: 20090033061
    Abstract: A trailer hitch having an adjustable hitch bar for coupling with a tow vehicle and a front member coupled with the adjustable hitch bar. A rear member couples with a trailer frame and a yoke couples between the rear member and the trailer frame. Converging links connect between the front member and the rear member, whereby the angular position between the front member and the rear member can be varied. The converging links effectively move the pivot point between the tow vehicle and trailer forward of the hitch assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 31, 2008
    Publication date: February 5, 2009
    Applicant: James C. Hensley Revocable Living Trust A
    Inventor: James C. Hensley
  • Trailer hitch with separated functions
    Patent number: 7364180
    Abstract: A hitch assembly for coupling a trailer to a tow vehicle includes a number of assemblies, including converging links and a slide assembly, that effectively places the pivot point for the trailer ahead of the actual hitch assembly, which in turn enhances the stability of the combination tow vehicle and trailer, rendering it less susceptible to swaying or fishtailing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 29, 2004
    Date of Patent: April 29, 2008
    Assignee: James C. Hensley Revocable Living Trust A
    Inventor: James C. Hensley
  • Trailer hitch with separated functions
    Patent number: 6851696
    Abstract: A hitch assembly for coupling a trailer to a tow vehicle includes a number of assemblies, including converging links and a slide assembly, that effectively places the pivot point for the trailer ahead of the actual hitch assembly, which in turn enhances the stability of the combination tow vehicle and trailer, rendering it less susceptible to swaying or fishtailing. This is done without placing tongue weight on converging links or the slide assembly so that the hitch assembly can accommodate a larger gross trailer load.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 13, 2004
    Date of Patent: February 8, 2005
    Assignee: James C. Hensley Revocable Living Trust A
    Inventor: James C. Hensley