Patents by Inventor Gary E. Olsen

Gary E. Olsen 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).

  • Publication number: 20140333046
    Abstract: Improvements in a trailer hitching and tracking steering system are disclosed include a new style RV or wagon style RV that includes an extendable, variable position tow bar that accommodates misalignment of a tow vehicle. The tow bar can be rotated for storage within the RV wagon. Further improvements include a wheel steering mechanism to improve tracking of a towed vehicle using a bi-directional caster front suspension for steering a wagon style RV in both a forward and reverse direction. The caster of the front wheels is automatically re-directed depending upon the direction of travel of the RV. The suspension system includes a steerable rear suspension that minimizes the amount the back wheels will cut the corner when turning. The improvements also include the use of visible light beams to guide a tow vehicle backing up to an RV to be correctly positioned for hitching without assistance.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 7, 2013
    Publication date: November 13, 2014
    Inventor: Gary E. OLSEN
  • Publication number: 20120068426
    Abstract: Improvements in a trailer hitching and tracking steering system are disclosed include a new style RV or wagon style RV that includes an extendable, variable position tow bar that accommodates misalignment of a tow vehicle. The tow bar can be rotated for storage within the RV wagon. Further improvements include a wheel steering mechanism to improve tracking of a towed vehicle using a bi-directional caster front suspension for steering a wagon style RV in both a forward and reverse direction. The caster of the front wheels is automatically re-directed depending upon the direction of travel of the RV. The suspension system includes a steerable rear suspension that minimizes the amount the back wheels will cut the corner when turning. The improvements also include the use of visible light beams to guide a tow vehicle backing up to an RV to be correctly positioned for hitching without assistance.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 23, 2011
    Publication date: March 22, 2012
    Inventor: Gary E. OLSEN
  • Patent number: 4312516
    Abstract: A trailer hitch embodies simple weight adjustment and trailer side sway control. In addition, up-down motion transmission between the towing vehicle and trailer is dampened; a safety stem and receptacle interconnects the hitch and towing vehicle; a safety latch connects the stem and receptacle; and a retractable safety line is provided for a safety pin that interconnects the stem and receptacle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 17, 1979
    Date of Patent: January 26, 1982
    Inventor: Gary E. Olsen
  • Patent number: 4198073
    Abstract: A trailer hitch embodies simple weight adjustment structure and trailer side sway control mechanism. In addition, apparatus is provided to dampen up-down motion transmission between the towing vehicle and trailer; a safety stem and receptacle interconnects the hitch and towing vehicle; a safety latch connects the stem and receptacle; and a retractable safety line is provided for a safety pin that interconnects the stem and receptacle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 18, 1978
    Date of Patent: April 15, 1980
    Inventor: Gary E. Olsen