Patents by Inventor Donald H. Kahrs

Donald H. Kahrs 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).

  • Sliding latch for fifth wheel hitch
    Patent number: 7240913
    Abstract: A latch mechanism for a fifth wheel hitch that automatically closes a jaw and locks the hitch when the hitch engages a kingpin. The latch mechanism includes a handle that is used set the latch for receiving the kingpin. The latch mechanism also includes a latching member that is biased toward a closed position and tripped in response to engagement of the kingpin with a jaw.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 5, 2005
    Date of Patent: July 10, 2007
    Assignee: Valley Industries, L.L.C.
    Inventors: Donald H. Kahrs, Don F. Linger