Patents by Inventor Bernard G. Fandrich

Bernard G. Fandrich 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).

  • Underbed gooseneck hitch assembly
    Patent number: 6520528
    Abstract: An underbed gooseneck hitch assembly includes a channel housing that is secured to a pair of angle brackets. The angle brackets are secured to a pair of frame mounting brackets, which are in turn mounted to the frame rails of the vehicle. The hitch assembly also includes a ball socket for receiving a ball hitch. A pull cable handle assembly includes a spring biased retaining pin that can be retracted from and inserted into the ball hitch to secure the ball hitch for use. The ball hitch protrudes above the cargo bed and is attachable to a gooseneck trailer. Insertion of the ball hitch is accomplished by turning the handle of the pull cable handle assembly to an unlocked position, rotating the handle to a locked position, and inserting the ball hitch into the ball socket. The ball hitch is properly aligned with the retaining pin by inserting the ball hitch completely into the ball socket and aligning indicia on the ball hitch with a notch on the ball socket.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 25, 2001
    Date of Patent: February 18, 2003
    Assignee: Valley Industries LLC
    Inventors: Bernard G. Fandrich, Don F. Linger
  • Underbed gooseneck hitch assembly
    Publication number: 20020060443
    Abstract: An underbed gooseneck hitch assembly includes a channel housing that is secured to a pair of angle brackets. The angle brackets are secured to a pair of frame mounting brackets, which are in turn mounted to the frame rails of the vehicle. The hitch assembly also includes a ball socket for receiving a ball hitch. A pull cable handle assembly includes a spring biased retaining pin that can be retracted from and inserted into the ball hitch to secure the ball hitch for use. The ball hitch protrudes above the cargo bed and is attachable to a gooseneck trailer. Insertion of the ball hitch is accomplished by turning the handle of the pull cable handle assembly to an unlocked position, rotating the handle to a locked position, and inserting the ball hitch into the ball socket. The ball hitch is properly aligned with the retaining pin by inserting the ball hitch completely into the ball socket and aligning indicia on the ball hitch with a notch on the ball socket.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 25, 2001
    Publication date: May 23, 2002
    Applicant: Valley Industries LLC
    Inventors: Bernard G. Fandrich, Don F. Linger
  • Reinforcement ring for a trailer hitch receiver
    Patent number: D483704
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 1, 2002
    Date of Patent: December 16, 2003
    Assignee: Valley Industries LLC
    Inventor: Bernard G. Fandrich