Patents by Inventor Matt Block

Matt Block 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).

  • Surge brake actuator
    Patent number: 7806240
    Abstract: A surge brake actuator having a coupler housing telescopically engagable with an actuator housing is provided. The surge brake actuator incorporates an improved reverse lockout assembly that prevents movement of the coupler housing with respect to the actuator housing during reverse movement of a towing vehicle. The reverse lockout assembly is capable of moving to an operating position upon forward movement of the towing vehicle. A breakaway cam effectuates actuation of a braking system of a towed vehicle if the towing vehicle breaks away from the towed vehicle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 20, 2007
    Date of Patent: October 5, 2010
    Assignee: Cequent Trailer Products Inc.
    Inventors: Todd Walstrom, Eric Anderson, Todd Krzanowski, Matt Block, Kawa-She-Quoen Okerlund
  • Surge brake actuator
    Publication number: 20090050419
    Abstract: A surge brake actuator having a coupler housing telescopically engagable with an actuator housing is provided. The surge brake actuator incorporates an improved reverse lockout assembly that prevents movement of the coupler housing with respect to the actuator housing during reverse movement of a towing vehicle. The reverse lockout assembly is capable of moving to an operating position upon forward movement of the towing vehicle. A breakaway cam effectuates actuation of a braking system of a towed vehicle if the towing vehicle breaks away from the towed vehicle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 20, 2007
    Publication date: February 26, 2009
    Inventors: Todd Walstrom, Eric Anderson, Todd Krzanowski, Matt Block, Kawa-She-Quoen Okerlund