Patents by Inventor Gerald L. Schuld

Gerald L. Schuld has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Coupler lock
    Patent number: 5154440
    Abstract: A locking mechanism for a trailer coupler such as a ball and socket coupler having a release handwheel. The locking mechanism includes a shelf which in one embodiment, surrounds the handwheel to prevent accidental or unauthorized rotation of the release handwheel. In other embodiments, the shelf covers or abuts the handwheel. A padlock may be used to lock the locking shelf in position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 29, 1990
    Date of Patent: October 13, 1992
    Assignee: U-Haul International, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert A. Dolan, Gerald L. Schuld