Patents Assigned to Thomas Kovacic
  • Coupling guard
    Patent number: 4291893
    Abstract: A base is secured to a mounting member extending from a towing vehicle and having an upstanding ball element. A retention member carried by the base is selectively movable to a position over a socket element which extends from a towed vehicle and which is detachably engaged downwardly over the ball element. The retention member limits the upward travel of the socket element and maintains engagement of the coupling. The retention member is held in position by lock means. A resilient member is disposed between the base and the retention member to prevent the retention member from rattling against the base.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 25, 1980
    Date of Patent: September 29, 1981
    Assignees: William M. Campbell, Norma J. Campbell, Wesley Bogdan, Robert Clements, William Krone, Keith Krone, Thomas Kovacic, Arloa Stickel, Walter C. Aurea
    Inventor: Robert N. Hansen
  • Coupling guard
    Patent number: 4208065
    Abstract: A base is secured to a mounting member extending from a towing vehicle and having an upstanding ball element. A retention member carried by the base is selectively movable to a position over a socket element which extends from a towed vehicle and which is detachably engaged downwardly over the ball element. The retention member limits the upward travel of the socket element and maintains engagement of the coupling. The retention member is held in position by lock means. A resilient member is disposed between the base and the retention member to prevent the retention member from rattling against the base.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 5, 1978
    Date of Patent: June 17, 1980
    Assignees: Walter C. Avrea, Ben Martin, Thomas Kovacic
    Inventor: Robert N. Hansen