Patents by Inventor Kevin Rabska
Kevin Rabska 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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Patent number: 9738127Abstract: A gooseneck coupler may be used on a towing vehicle to help tow certain types of towed vehicles, such as trailers. The gooseneck coupler may include a hitch ball attachment member selectively securable to a hitch ball of a towing vehicle, and a support member attached to the hitch ball attachment member, the support member including first and second ends. The gooseneck coupler may also include a trailer attachment member configured to secure a portion of a towed vehicle thereto, the trailer attachment member positionable on the support member between the first and second ends of the support member, where the support member is free of a telescoping relation with the trailer attachment member.Type: GrantFiled: March 13, 2013Date of Patent: August 22, 2017Assignee: HORIZON GLOBAL AMERICAS INC.Inventors: Frank Drake, Kevin Rabska
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Patent number: 9616720Abstract: A channel mount coupler is shown and described. The channel mount may include a body, a socket extending from the body and configured to accept a hitch ball, and a channel mount extending from the body. The channel mount may include a first flange, the first flange including at least one aperture and at least one recess generally circumscribing the aperture, the recess being generally acircular, and a second flange spaced from the first flange. The channel mount may also include an engagement member engaged with the recess, and a fastener engageable with the engagement member and the at least one aperture, where engagement of the engagement member and recess prevents rotation of the engagement member during engagement of the fastener with the engagement member, whereby the first and second flanges are engageable with a towed vehicle.Type: GrantFiled: May 15, 2015Date of Patent: April 11, 2017Assignee: Cequent Performance Products, Inc.Inventors: Frank Drake, Eric Anderson, Kevin Rabska, Kawa-She-Quoen Okerlund, Todd Krzanowski
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Patent number: 9579939Abstract: A gooseneck coupler is shown and described. The gooseneck coupler may include a first member having at least one aperture, a second member having at least one aperture, the second member telescopingly engaged with the first member where the aperture of the first member is generally aligned with the aperture of the second member, and a base member attached with the second member, the base member having a socket shaped to accept a hitch ball. The gooseneck coupler may also include a locking member pivotally attached with the base member, and a fastening device securing the first and second members. The fasting device may include at least one nut attached with at least one elongated member, where the nut and elongated member are positioned within the second member, and a fastener inserted into the apertures of the first and second members and selectively engaged with the nut.Type: GrantFiled: February 6, 2015Date of Patent: February 28, 2017Assignee: Cequent Performance Products, Inc.Inventors: Kevin Rabska, Frank Drake, Erik Alanko
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Publication number: 20150328945Abstract: A channel mount coupler is shown and described. The channel mount may include a body, a socket extending from the body and configured to accept a hitch ball, and a channel mount extending from the body. The channel mount may include a first flange, the first flange including at least one aperture and at least one recess generally circumscribing the aperture, the recess being generally acircular, and a second flange spaced from the first flange. The channel mount may also include an engagement member engaged with the recess, and a fastener engageable with the engagement member and the at least one aperture, where engagement of the engagement member and recess prevents rotation of the engagement member during engagement of the fastener with the engagement member, whereby the first and second flanges are engageable with a towed vehicle.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 15, 2015Publication date: November 19, 2015Inventors: Frank Drake, Eric Anderson, Kevin Rabska, Kawa-She-Quoen Okerlund, Todd Krzanowski
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Publication number: 20150217608Abstract: A gooseneck coupler is shown and described. The gooseneck coupler may include a first member having at least one aperture, a second member having at least one aperture, the second member telescopingly engaged with the first member where the aperture of the first member is generally aligned with the aperture of the second member, and a base member attached with the second member, the base plate having a socket shaped to accept a hitch ball. The gooseneck coupler may also include a locking member pivotally attached with the base member, and a fastening device securing the first and second members. The fasting device may include at least one nut attached with at least one elongated member, where the nut and elongated member are positioned within the second member, and a fastener inserted into the apertures of the first and second members and selectively engaged with the nut.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 6, 2015Publication date: August 6, 2015Inventors: Kevin Rabska, Frank Drake, Erik Alanko
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Patent number: 8783705Abstract: A gooseneck coupler may be used on a towing vehicle to help tow certain types of towed vehicles, such as trailers. The gooseneck coupler may include a first tube, a base member attached to the first tube, and a locking member pivotally attached to the base member—the locking member being capable of engaging a hitch ball. The gooseneck coupler may also include a locking mechanism attached to the locking member, where the locking mechanism is capable of securing the locking member in engagement with the hitch ball.Type: GrantFiled: November 18, 2011Date of Patent: July 22, 2014Assignee: Cequent Performance Products, Inc.Inventors: Frank Drake, Kevin Rabska
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Patent number: 8783706Abstract: A gooseneck coupler may be used on a towing vehicle to help tow certain types of towed vehicles, such as trailers. The gooseneck coupler may include a first member, a second member pivotally attached to the first member, where the second member is capable of pivoting relative to the first member from a first position to a second position. The gooseneck coupler may also include an opening in the first member, the opening sized to receive a hitch ball, and a clinch mechanism located within the opening where the hitch ball is wedged between the clinch mechanism and the second member when the second member is in the second position relative to the first member.Type: GrantFiled: November 18, 2011Date of Patent: July 22, 2014Assignee: Cequent Performance Products, Inc.Inventors: Frank Drake, Kevin Rabska
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Publication number: 20130277944Abstract: A gooseneck coupler may be used on a towing vehicle to help tow certain types of towed vehicles, such as trailers. The gooseneck coupler may include a hitch ball attachment member selectively securable to a hitch ball of a towing vehicle, and a support member attached to the hitch ball attachment member, the support member including first and second ends. The gooseneck coupler may also include a trailer attachment member configured to secure a portion of a towed vehicle thereto, the trailer attachment member positionable on the support member between the first and second ends of the support member, where the support member is free of a telescoping relation with the trailer attachment member.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 13, 2013Publication date: October 24, 2013Applicant: CEQUENT PERFORMANCE PRODUCTS, INC.Inventors: Frank Drake, Kevin Rabska
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Publication number: 20120211966Abstract: A gooseneck coupler may be used on a towing vehicle to help tow certain types of towed vehicles, such as trailers. The gooseneck coupler may include a first member, a second member pivotally attached to the first member, where the second member is capable of pivoting relative to the first member from a first position to a second position. The gooseneck coupler may also include an opening in the first member, the opening sized to receive a hitch ball, and a clinch mechanism located within the opening where the hitch ball is wedged between the clinch mechanism and the second member when the second member is in the second position relative to the first member.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 18, 2011Publication date: August 23, 2012Inventors: Frank Drake, Kevin Rabska
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Publication number: 20120211965Abstract: A gooseneck coupler may be used on a towing vehicle to help tow certain types of towed vehicles, such as trailers. The gooseneck coupler may include a first tube, a base member attached to the first tube, and a locking member pivotally attached to the base member—the locking member being capable of engaging a hitch ball. The gooseneck coupler may also include a locking mechanism attached to the locking member, where the locking mechanism is capable of securing the locking member in engagement with the hitch ball.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 18, 2011Publication date: August 23, 2012Inventors: Frank Drake, Kevin Rabska
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Patent number: 8083250Abstract: Apparatus, methods, and other examples associated with a hitch ball coupler are described herein. In one example, a coupler includes a body and a cap. The body and cap are pivotally connected on a first end. The body includes a first recess and a shoulder. The cap is selectively moveable between a closed position and an open position. The cap includes a second recess that selectively forms a socket with the first recess, and an arm extending from a second end that engages the shoulder when the cap is in the open position.Type: GrantFiled: December 8, 2010Date of Patent: December 27, 2011Assignee: Cequent Trailer Products, Inc.Inventors: Frank Drake, Kevin Rabska
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Publication number: 20110127752Abstract: Apparatus, methods, and other examples associated with a hitch ball coupler are described herein. In one example, a coupler includes a body and a cap. The body and cap are pivotally connected on a first end. The body includes a first recess and a shoulder. The cap is selectively moveable between a closed position and an open position. The cap includes a second recess that selectively forms a socket with the first recess, and an arm extending from a second end that engages the shoulder when the cap is in the open position.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 8, 2010Publication date: June 2, 2011Inventors: Frank Drake, Kevin Rabska
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Patent number: 7871098Abstract: Apparatus, methods, and other examples associated with a hitch ball coupler are described herein. In one example, a coupler includes a body and a cap. The body and cap are pivotally connected on a first end. The body includes a first recess and a shoulder. The cap is selectively moveable between a closed position and an open position. The cap includes a second recess that selectively forms a socket with the first recess, and an arm extending from a second end that engages the shoulder when the cap is in the open position.Type: GrantFiled: November 10, 2008Date of Patent: January 18, 2011Assignee: Cequent Trailer Products, Inc.Inventors: Frank Drake, Kevin Rabska
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Publication number: 20090127825Abstract: Apparatus, methods, and other examples associated with a hitch ball coupler are described herein. In one example, a coupler includes a body and a cap. The body and cap are pivotally connected on a first end. The body includes a first recess and a shoulder. The cap is selectively moveable between a closed position and an open position. The cap includes a second recess that selectively forms a socket with the first recess, and an arm extending from a second end that engages the shoulder when the cap is in the open position.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 10, 2008Publication date: May 21, 2009Inventors: Frank Drake, Kevin Rabska
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Publication number: 20090108568Abstract: A trailer coupler and a method for securing a trailer coupler to a trailer frame are disclosed. The trailer coupler has an attachment portion for securing the trailer coupler to a towing vehicle. The trailer coupler is adjustable and movable from a first position to a second position. The sides of the trailer coupler are at a first angle at the first position and at a second angle at the second position.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 27, 2008Publication date: April 30, 2009Inventors: Frank Drake, Kevin Rabska, Todd Walstrom
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Patent number: D686953Type: GrantFiled: February 21, 2012Date of Patent: July 30, 2013Assignee: Cequent Performance Products, Inc.Inventor: Kevin Rabska
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Patent number: D710263Type: GrantFiled: March 19, 2012Date of Patent: August 5, 2014Assignee: Cequent Performance Products, Inc.Inventor: Kevin Rabska
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Patent number: D760124Type: GrantFiled: July 11, 2014Date of Patent: June 28, 2016Assignee: Cequent Performance Products, Inc.Inventor: Kevin Rabska
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Patent number: D777064Type: GrantFiled: May 16, 2016Date of Patent: January 24, 2017Assignee: Cequent Performance Products, Inc.Inventor: Kevin Rabska
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Patent number: D931152Type: GrantFiled: February 27, 2018Date of Patent: September 21, 2021Assignee: HORIZON GLOBAL AMERICAS INC.Inventors: Kevin Rabska, Frank Drake, Erik Alanko