Patents Assigned to Comco Manufacturing, Inc.
  • Patent number: 8672371
    Abstract: A plug for enclosing a bumper compartment of a vehicle which will maintain the compartment pest free, allow air flow therethrough and securely retain accessories placed therein. The plug includes a front, a body and a rear, with the front and rear attached to the body. The front defines a pair of openings while the body and the rear define a pair of cavities. The front openings are in communication with the body cavities to provide a handle for easily grasping the plug for removal and insertion. Apertures are formed in the rear to allow for air flow and also act as an insect screen. The plug also includes grippers attached to the exterior of the body for frictional engagement with the inside of the bumper compartment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 24, 2012
    Date of Patent: March 18, 2014
    Assignee: Comco Manufacturing, Inc.
    Inventors: Jeffrey R. Russell, John R. Bussard
  • Patent number: 8641075
    Abstract: An anti-sway hitch having a ball mount housing which defines a channel and a trunnion pivotally positioned within the channel. The hitch also has a spring, a first engagement member, and a second engagement member with the spring mounted on the first member within the ball mount housing and the first member engaging the second member. The hitch further includes a post positioned within the ball mount housing and the engagement members positioned on the post wherein rotation of the trunnion causes corresponding rotation of the post and the first member. A method of towing a trailer with an anti-sway hitch is also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 14, 2012
    Date of Patent: February 4, 2014
    Assignee: Comco Manufacturing, Inc.
    Inventor: Bruce A. Angel
  • Patent number: 8328221
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for providing a displaceable fifth-wheel hitch assembly configured to be mounted in a bed of a truck. The displaceable fifth-wheel hitch assembly includes a platform track, a displaceable platform, and an adjustment assembly. The platform track defines a track space therein and is configured to be mounted in the bed of the truck. The displaceable platform is configured to be positioned in the track space and includes a fifth-wheel hitch coupled thereto. The adjustment assembly includes a means for displacing the platform and a means for locking the platform in place with respect to the platform track and truck. The means for locking the platform includes a locking pin that is spring biased into holes in the platform track. The means for displacing the platform includes an adjustment rod and bracket to displace the locking pin from its locking position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 18, 2011
    Date of Patent: December 11, 2012
    Assignee: Comco Manufacturing, Inc.
    Inventors: Gregory J. Colibert, Jacque Colibert-Clarke