Patents by Inventor Jack E. Mangus

Jack E. Mangus 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).

  • Patent number: 3938122
    Abstract: Disclosed is a guidance device for the alignment of two separate objects at least one of which is movable with respect to the other such as, towing and towed vehicles, boats with a dock or trucks with loading docks. The device includes a flexible line connectible between desired points on the objects, such as the trailer hitch and the drawbar of the trailer, and means mounted on one of the objects for drawing in the line as the first object moves toward the second. A sensing means detects changes in the alignment of the two objects and an indicating means signals the changes to the operator whereby alignment may be determined and maintained. Additional indicating means may be provided to enable the operator to check the operability of various electrical components on board the vehicles.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 15, 1974
    Date of Patent: February 10, 1976
    Inventor: Jack E. Mangus