Patents by Inventor Charles B. Reinken

Charles B. Reinken 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).

  • Safety connector for trailers
    Patent number: 11590814
    Abstract: A trailer retainer assembly having a riser section extending above a ball mount area and a retainer member arranged to move along the riser section from an upper position to a lower position; wherein when the retainer member is placed in a lower position it at least partially covers the ball mount area such that a trailer coupler secured to the ball mount area is retained by the retainer member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 11, 2021
    Date of Patent: February 28, 2023
    Inventors: Ryan B. Schreier, Charles B. Reinken
  • Safety connector apparatus for trailer hitches
    Patent number: 11458787
    Abstract: A ball-style hitch safety connector apparatus with a spoon safety connector made, as well as alternative designs, is disclosed herein. In an embodiment a spoon element is secured on the underside of the hitch, the spoon element including a spoon- or cup-shaped portion along with a handle. This spoon element presses up on the bottom of the ball assembly, in particular the underside where the nut and bolt are located that secure the ball to in place.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 15, 2020
    Date of Patent: October 4, 2022
    Inventors: Ryan B. Schreier, Charles B. Reinken
  • SAFETY CONNECTOR FOR TRAILERS
    Publication number: 20210252927
    Abstract: A trailer retainer assembly having a riser section extending above a ball mount area and a retainer member arranged to move along the riser section from an upper position to a lower position; wherein when the retainer member is placed in a lower position it at least partially covers the ball mount area such that a trailer coupler secured to the ball mount area is retained by the retainer member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 11, 2021
    Publication date: August 19, 2021
    Inventor: Charles B. Reinken
  • Safety connector apparatus for trailer hitches
    Patent number: 11034202
    Abstract: A ball-style hitch safety connector apparatus with a spoon safety connector made, as well as alternative designs, is disclosed herein. In an embodiment a spoon element is secured on the underside of the hitch, the spoon element including a spoon- or cup-shaped portion along with a handle. This spoon element presses up on the bottom of the ball assembly, in particular the underside where the nut and bolt are located that secure the ball to in place.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 3, 2018
    Date of Patent: June 15, 2021
    Assignee: BRC HOLDINGS, LLC
    Inventors: Ryan B. Schreier, Charles B. Reinken
  • SAFETY CONNECTOR APPARATUS FOR TRAILER HITCHES
    Publication number: 20200361259
    Abstract: A ball-style hitch safety connector apparatus with a spoon safety connector made, as well as alternative designs, is disclosed herein. In an embodiment a spoon element is secured on the underside of the hitch, the spoon element including a spoon- or cup-shaped portion along with a handle. This spoon element presses up on the bottom of the ball assembly, in particular the underside where the nut and bolt are located that secure the ball to in place.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 15, 2020
    Publication date: November 19, 2020
    Inventor: Charles B. Reinken
  • SAFETY CONNECTOR APPARATUS FOR TRAILER HITCHES
    Publication number: 20190168554
    Abstract: A ball-style hitch safety connector apparatus with a spoon safety connector made, as well as alternative designs, is disclosed herein. In an embodiment a spoon element is secured on the underside of the hitch, the spoon element including a spoon- or cup-shaped portion along with a handle. This spoon element presses up on the bottom of the ball assembly, in particular the underside where the nut and bolt are located that secure the ball to in place.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 3, 2018
    Publication date: June 6, 2019
    Inventor: Charles B. Reinken