Patents by Inventor Jacob S. Belinky
Jacob S. Belinky 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).
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Publication number: 20190061447Abstract: A towing assembly is provided including a hitch ball receiver having a hitch ball mounting aperture and a recess around the aperture, a hitch ball including a base and a mounting shank where the base is sized and shaped to be received in the recess and a fastener engaging the shank and securing the hitch ball to the hitch ball receiver.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 29, 2018Publication date: February 28, 2019Inventors: Charles W. Krespach, Robert A. Schmidt, Jacob S. Belinky, Richard J. Stanley
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Patent number: 9981513Abstract: An anti-rattle device is shown and described. The anti-rattle device may include a frame configured to engage a receiver hitch and to receive a draw bar. The anti-rattle device may also include a cam engaging assembly operatively engaged with the frame, where the cam engaging assembly is selectively positionable between disengaged and engaged positions whereby the cam engaging assembly is adapted to engage the draw bar against the receiver hitch in the engaged position.Type: GrantFiled: September 17, 2014Date of Patent: May 29, 2018Assignee: Horizon Global Americas Inc.Inventors: Jacob S. Belinky, Russell T. Brzezinski, Gail R. Matheus, Jacob L. Hillard, Austin J. Laurer, Mark Scruggs
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Patent number: 9802451Abstract: A hitch ball is shown and described. The hitch ball may include a ball member, a body extending from the ball member, and a locking member in communication with the body. The hitch ball may also include a first release mechanism positioned in the ball member, the first release mechanism operatively coupled with the locking member, where positioning the first release mechanism in an first direction positions the locking member in a disengaged position, and a second release mechanism positioned in the body, the second release mechanism operatively coupled with the locking member, where positioning the second release mechanism in a second direction positions the locking member in the disengaged position.Type: GrantFiled: January 26, 2016Date of Patent: October 31, 2017Assignee: HORIZON GLOBAL AMERICAS INC.Inventors: Lynn H. Mida, Jacob S. Belinky
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Patent number: 9656610Abstract: A cargo accessory system is shown and described. The cargo accessory system may include a hitch mounting member, and a cargo accessory carrier attached to the hitch mounting member, where the cargo accessory carrier is configured to carry cargo. The cargo accessory system may also include a visual indicator incorporated with the cargo accessory carrier. The visual indicator may include a compatibility indicator identifying at least one hitch receiver to which the hitch member is capable of attaching, and a weight capacity identifying a load capacity of the cargo accessory carrier when the hitch mounting member is attached to the at least one hitch receiver.Type: GrantFiled: March 15, 2013Date of Patent: May 23, 2017Assignee: CEQUENT PERFORMANCE PRODUCTS, INC.Inventors: Richard W. McCoy, Paul Charles Caruso, Jacob S. Belinky, Mark Patrick Scruggs
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Publication number: 20160236525Abstract: A hitch ball is shown and described. The hitch ball may include a ball member, a body extending from the ball member, and a locking member in communication with the body. The hitch ball may also include a first release mechanism positioned in the ball member, the first release mechanism operatively coupled with the locking member, where positioning the first release mechanism in an first direction positions the locking member in a disengaged position, and a second release mechanism positioned in the body, the second release mechanism operatively coupled with the locking member, where positioning the second release mechanism in a second direction positions the locking member in the disengaged position.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 26, 2016Publication date: August 18, 2016Inventors: Lynn H. Mida, Jacob S. Belinky
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Patent number: 9242520Abstract: A hitch ball is shown and described. The hitch ball may include a ball member, a body extending from the ball member, and a locking member in communication with the body. The hitch ball may also include a first release mechanism positioned in the ball member, the first release mechanism operatively coupled with the locking member, where positioning the first release mechanism in an first direction positions the locking member in a disengaged position, and a second release mechanism positioned in the body, the second release mechanism operatively coupled with the locking member, where positioning the second release mechanism in a second direction positions the locking member in the disengaged position.Type: GrantFiled: March 15, 2013Date of Patent: January 26, 2016Assignee: Cequent Performance Products, Inc.Inventors: Lynn H. Mida, Jacob S. Belinky
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Patent number: 9073396Abstract: An anti-rattle device is shown and described. The anti-rattle device may include a pin member configured for insertion into aligned apertures of a draw bar and receiver hitch, and a block member configured to be inserted into an interior cavity of the draw bar and to receive the pin member. The anti-rattle device may also include an engaging member engaged with the pin member outside of the draw bar and receiver hitch, where the engagement of the engaging member, the pin member and the block are operable to clamp the draw bar against the receiver hitch.Type: GrantFiled: May 6, 2013Date of Patent: July 7, 2015Assignee: Cequent Performance Products, Inc.Inventors: Austin J. Laurer, Jacob S. Belinky, Gail R. Matheus, David W. Hesch
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Publication number: 20150076793Abstract: An anti-rattle device is shown and described. The anti-rattle device may include a frame configured to engage a receiver hitch and to receive a draw bar. The anti-rattle device may also include a cam engaging assembly operatively engaged with the frame, where the cam engaging assembly is selectively positionable between disengaged and engaged positions whereby the cam engaging assembly is adapted to engage the draw bar against the receiver hitch in the engaged position.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 17, 2014Publication date: March 19, 2015Inventors: Jacob S. Belinky, Russell T. Brzezinski, Gail R. Matheus, Jacob L. Hillard, Austin J. Laurer, Mark Scruggs
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Publication number: 20140327228Abstract: An anti-rattle device is shown and described. The anti-rattle device may include a pin member configured for insertion into aligned apertures of a draw bar and receiver hitch, and a block member configured to be inserted into an interior cavity of the draw bar and to receive the pin member. The anti-rattle device may also include an engaging member engaged with the pin member outside of the draw bar and receiver hitch, where the engagement of the engaging member, the pin member and the block are operable to clamp the draw bar against the receiver hitch.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 6, 2013Publication date: November 6, 2014Inventors: Austin J. Laurer, Jacob S. Belinky, Gail R. Matheus, David W. Hesch
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Publication number: 20140263512Abstract: A cargo accessory system is shown and described. The cargo accessory system may include a hitch mounting member, and a cargo accessory carrier attached to the hitch mounting member, where the cargo accessory carrier is configured to carry cargo. The cargo accessory system may also include a visual indicator incorporated with the cargo accessory carrier. The visual indicator may include a compatibility indicator identifying at least one hitch receiver to which the hitch member is capable of attaching, and a weight capacity identifying a load capacity of the cargo accessory carrier when the hitch mounting member is attached to the at least one hitch receiver.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 15, 2013Publication date: September 18, 2014Inventors: Richard W. McCoy, Paul Charles Caruso, Jacob S. Belinky, Mark Patrick Scruggs
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Publication number: 20140265252Abstract: A hitch ball is shown and described. The hitch ball may include a ball member, a body extending from the ball member, and a locking member in communication with the body. The hitch ball may also include a first release mechanism positioned in the ball member, the first release mechanism operatively coupled with the locking member, where positioning the first release mechanism in an first direction positions the locking member in a disengaged position, and a second release mechanism positioned in the body, the second release mechanism operatively coupled with the locking member, where positioning the second release mechanism in a second direction positions the locking member in the disengaged position.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 15, 2013Publication date: September 18, 2014Inventors: Lynn H. Mida, Jacob S. Belinky
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Patent number: 7661694Abstract: A towing assembly is provided including a hitch ball receiver having a hitch ball mounting aperture and a recess around the aperture, a hitch ball including a base and a mounting shank where the base is sized and shaped to be received in the recess and a fastener engaging the shank and securing the hitch ball to the hitch ball receiver.Type: GrantFiled: October 21, 2003Date of Patent: February 16, 2010Assignee: Cequent Towing Products, Inc.Inventors: Charles W. Krespach, Robert A. Schmidt, Jacob S. Belinky, Richard J. Stanley
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Publication number: 20040084493Abstract: An accessory carrier assembly includes a reversible shank manufactured of a substantially square first portion and a substantially square second portion. The first portion is sized to engage a first hitch receiver and the second portion is sized to engage a second hitch receiver. To attach the accessory carrier to the reversible shank, the first segment is located in amounting assembly either with or without the bushings depending on which type of hitch receiver is available. The accessory carrier is pivotable by removal of a single pin to provide access to a rear of a vehicle. The single pin can be further located in a stop aperture to prevent overrotation of the carrier.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 23, 2003Publication date: May 6, 2004Inventors: David A. Young, Jacob S. Belinky, Gregory D. Richardson, David L. Hoelscher, David A. Watch, Katherine Anne Adams
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Patent number: 6685244Abstract: A vehicle body guard for a receiver assembly includes an intermediate body section and a pair of mounting ends carried on that intermediate body section. A protective plastic sleeve may be provided over a portion of the intermediate body section.Type: GrantFiled: February 13, 2003Date of Patent: February 3, 2004Assignee: Cequent Towing Products, Inc.Inventors: Richard W. McCoy, Jacob S. Belinky, George O. Snook, Thomas J. Rudasics
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Patent number: 6616168Abstract: A removable ball goose hitch system. The ball member includes a ball portion and a body portion. A plurality of locking ball bearings in the body portion are engaged by an internal plunger that is actuated by a screw that protrudes from the top of the ball portion. The locking ball bearings are adapted to be engaged with a receiver in the hitch mechanism on the vehicle. When the screw is unthreaded, the ball bearings are allowed to retract and the hitch ball can be removed. All moving parts of the mechanism are located in the ball member and improper hookups are prevented.Type: GrantFiled: August 16, 2001Date of Patent: September 9, 2003Assignee: Draw-Tite, Inc.Inventor: Jacob S. Belinky
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Patent number: 6604658Abstract: An accessory carrier assembly includes a reversible shank manufactured of a substantially square first portion and a substantially square second portion such that the first segment is preferably angled relative to the second segment. The first portion is sized to engage a first hitch receiver and the second portion is sized to engage a second hitch receiver. To attach the accessory carrier to the reversible shank, the first segment is located in amounting assembly either with or without the bushings depending on which type of hitch receiver is available. The accessory carrier can also be pivoted by removal of a single pin. The angle of the reversible shank forms a stop that contacts the accessory carrier to prevent over rotation of the accessory carrier and possible contact with the ground.Type: GrantFiled: September 22, 2000Date of Patent: August 12, 2003Assignee: Metaldyne Company, LLCInventors: David A. Young, David L. Hoelscher, Jacob S. Belinky, David A. Watch, Gregory D. Richardson
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Patent number: 6588636Abstract: An accessory carrier assembly includes a reversible shank manufactured of a substantially square first portion and a substantially square second portion. The first portion is sized to engage a first hitch receiver and the second portion is sized to engage a second hitch receiver. To attach the accessory carrier to the reversible shank, the first segment is located in amounting assembly either with or without the bushings depending on which type of hitch receiver is available. The accessory carrier is pivotable by removal of a single pin to provide access to a rear of a vehicle. The single pin can be further located in a stop aperture to prevent overrotation of the carrier.Type: GrantFiled: September 22, 2000Date of Patent: July 8, 2003Inventors: David A. Young, David L. Hoelscher, Jacob S. Belinky, David A. Watch, Gregory D. Richardson, Katherine Anne Adams
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Publication number: 20030116981Abstract: A vehicle body guard for a receiver assembly includes an intermediate body section and a pair of mounting ends carried on that intermediate body section. A protective plastic sleeve may be provided over a portion of the intermediate body section.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 13, 2003Publication date: June 26, 2003Inventors: Richard W. McCoy, Jacob S. Belinky, George O. Snook, Thomas J. Rudasics
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Patent number: D474134Type: GrantFiled: October 30, 2000Date of Patent: May 6, 2003Assignee: Reese Products, Inc.Inventors: Jacob S. Belinky, Michael Hoopes, Thomas J. Rudasics, Richard W. McCoy
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Patent number: RE47102Abstract: A towing assembly is provided including a hitch ball receiver having a hitch ball mounting aperture and a recess around the aperture, a hitch ball including a base and a mounting shank where the base is sized and shaped to be received in the recess and a fastener engaging the shank and securing the hitch ball to the hitch ball receiver.Type: GrantFiled: February 15, 2012Date of Patent: October 30, 2018Assignee: HORIZON GLOBAL AMERICAS INC.Inventors: Charles W Krespach, Robert A Schmidt, Jacob S Belinky, Richard J Stanley