Patents by Inventor Ernest Witzel

Ernest Witzel 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).

  • Patent number: 11186130
    Abstract: Disclosed is a slip hitch system for coupling and uncoupling trailers from tractors having a three point lift. The slip hitch system comprises a tractor component mounted directly to the three point lift or in other embodiments to a standard 3 point hitch connected to the tractor's 3 point lift. A trailer component is configured for mating with the tongue of one or more trailers to be moved. A tractor plate on the tractor component is configured for seating within a capture space of the trailer component. Elevation of the tractor's 3 point lift consequently lifts the trailer component and trailer tongue for trailer relocation. Once relocated, the 3 point lift is lowered and the trailer and tractor components are separated while the operator may remain in the tractor cab. Also disclosed are various locking mechanisms between the tractor and trailer components and methods of use.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 26, 2019
    Date of Patent: November 30, 2021
    Inventors: Scott Gygi, Ernest Witzel
  • Publication number: 20200094636
    Abstract: Disclosed is a slip hitch system for coupling and uncoupling trailers from tractors having a three point lift. The slip hitch system comprises a tractor component mounted directly to the three point lift or in other embodiments to a standard 3 point hitch connected to the tractor's 3 point lift. A trailer component is configured for mating with the tongue of one or more trailers to be moved. A tractor plate on the tractor component is configured for seating within a capture space of the trailer component. Elevation of the tractor's 3 point lift consequently lifts the trailer component and trailer tongue for trailer relocation. Once relocated, the 3 point lift is lowered and the trailer and tractor components are separated while the operator may remain in the tractor cab. Also disclosed are various locking mechanisms between the tractor and trailer components and methods of use.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 26, 2019
    Publication date: March 26, 2020
    Inventors: Scott Gygi, Ernest Witzel