Patents by Inventor Jason Robert Harper

Jason Robert Harper 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: 20240034112
    Abstract: A trailer hitch system for equalizing trailer loads and reducing trailer sway. The trailer hitch system may include spring bars that may be attached to a hitch head using a trunnion style connection. The spring bars may be attached to the trailer using rigid brackets that reduce swinging of the spring bars. The rigid brackets having a plurality of contact points may include an upward extending portion for attaching to the trailer tongue, and a lateral extending portion for receiving the spring bars thereupon. The rigid brackets may include a spacing member and an attachment member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 30, 2023
    Publication date: February 1, 2024
    Inventors: Jason Robert Harper, Raymond L. Conger, Joshua A. Jones, Jed K. Anderson
  • Patent number: 10800219
    Abstract: A trailer hitch ball mount with an integral lock mechanism is disclosed, which may include a shank having a longitudinal bore and a transverse bore. A lock shaft may be disposed in the longitudinal bore and a first and second slide pin may be disposed in the transverse bore. The first slide pin include a contact portion facing toward the lock shaft. The contact portion of the first slide pin may include a flat surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 4, 2017
    Date of Patent: October 13, 2020
    Assignee: PROGRESS MFG. INC.
    Inventor: Jason Robert Harper
  • Publication number: 20180281536
    Abstract: A trailer hitch ball mount with an integral lock mechanism is disclosed, which may include a shank having a longitudinal bore and a transverse bore. A lock shaft may be disposed in the longitudinal bore and a first and second slide pin may be disposed in the transverse bore. The first slide pin include a contact portion facing toward the lock shaft. The contact portion of the first slide pin may include a flat surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 4, 2017
    Publication date: October 4, 2018
    Inventor: Jason Robert Harper
  • Patent number: 9844986
    Abstract: An adjustable height trailer hitch may include a shank portion configured and adapted to be installed into a hitch receiver. The hitch may further include a drop bar extending downwardly from the shank portion. The drop bar may further include a plurality of pin receiving holes formed in the drop bar. The hitch may further include a ball support member having a locking pin disposed in a locking-pin bore and an actuator pin disposed in an actuator bore. The hitch may further include a locking ring disposed in an annular groove of a cylindrical sidewall of the actuator bore. The locking ring may prevent backout of the actuator pin.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 29, 2016
    Date of Patent: December 19, 2017
    Assignee: Progress Mfg. Inc.
    Inventor: Jason Robert Harper
  • Publication number: 20160243909
    Abstract: An adjustable height trailer hitch may include a shank portion configured and adapted to be installed into a hitch receiver. The hitch may further include a drop bar extending downwardly from the shank portion. The drop bar may further include a plurality of pin receiving holes formed in the drop bar. The hitch may further include a ball support member having a locking pin disposed in a locking-pin bore and an actuator pin disposed in an actuator bore. The hitch may further include a locking ring disposed in an annular groove of a cylindrical sidewall of the actuator bore. The locking ring may prevent backout of the actuator pin.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 29, 2016
    Publication date: August 25, 2016
    Inventor: Jason Robert Harper
  • Patent number: 9352624
    Abstract: An adjustable height trailer hitch may include a shank portion configured and adapted to be installed into a hitch receiver. The hitch may further include a drop bar extending downwardly from the shank portion. The drop bar may further include a plurality of pin receiving holes formed in the drop bar. The hitch may further include a ball support member having a locking pin disposed in a locking-pin bore and an actuator pin disposed in an actuator bore. The hitch may further include a locking ring disposed in an annular groove of a cylindrical sidewall of the actuator bore. The locking ring may prevent backout of the actuator pin.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 26, 2014
    Date of Patent: May 31, 2016
    Assignee: Progress Mfg. Inc.
    Inventor: Jason Robert Harper
  • Publication number: 20160059648
    Abstract: An adjustable height trailer hitch may include a shank portion configured and adapted to be installed into a hitch receiver. The hitch may further include a drop bar extending downwardly from the shank portion. The drop bar may further include a plurality of pin receiving holes formed in the drop bar. The hitch may further include a ball support member having a locking pin disposed in a locking-pin bore and an actuator pin disposed in an actuator bore. The hitch may further include a locking ring disposed in an annular groove of a cylindrical sidewall of the actuator bore. The locking ring may prevent backout of the actuator pin.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 26, 2014
    Publication date: March 3, 2016
    Inventor: Jason Robert Harper
  • Patent number: 8628107
    Abstract: A trailer hitch system for equalizing trailer loads and reducing trailer sway. The trailer hitch system may include spring bars that may be attached to a hitch head using a trunnion style connection. The spring bars may be attached to the trailer using rigid brackets that reduce swinging of the spring bars. The rigid brackets having a plurality of contact points may include an upward extending portion for attaching to the trailer tongue, and a lateral extending portion for receiving the spring bars thereupon. The rigid brackets may include a spacing member and an attachment member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 1, 2010
    Date of Patent: January 14, 2014
    Assignee: Progress Mfg. Inc.
    Inventors: Jason Robert Harper, Raymond L. Conger, Joshua A. Jones, Jed Anderson
  • Publication number: 20110156372
    Abstract: A trailer hitch system for equalizing trailer loads and reducing trailer sway. The trailer hitch system may include spring bars that may be attached to a hitch head using a trunnion style connection. The spring bars may be attached to the trailer using rigid brackets that reduce swinging of the spring bars. The rigid brackets having a plurality of contact points may include an upward extending portion for attaching to the trailer tongue, and a lateral extending portion for receiving the spring bars thereupon. The rigid brackets may include a spacing member and an attachment member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 1, 2010
    Publication date: June 30, 2011
    Applicant: PROGESS MFG. INC.
    Inventors: Jason Robert Harper, Raymond L. Conger, Joshua A. Jones, Jed Anderson