Patents Examined by Gabriella C Craciun
  • Hitch detecting system
    Patent number: 9056535
    Abstract: A hitch detecting system for a vehicle. The system includes a coupling assembly arranged to connect the vehicle to a hitchable apparatus. A sensor is operably coupled to the coupling assembly and monitors one or more parameters related to the coupling assembly. A controller is provided in communication with the sensor. The controller is operable to change, during operation of the vehicle, one or more functions of the vehicle in response to information detected by the sensor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 30, 2013
    Date of Patent: June 16, 2015
    Assignee: GM Global Technology Operations LLC
    Inventors: William S. Materna, David A. Bodenmiller