Patents by Inventor Neil Westervelt

Neil Westervelt 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).

  • Premature activation stop for towed vehicle cable braking systems
    Patent number: 6926125
    Abstract: A safety stop for preventing activation of brakes of a towed vehicle by a cable braking system connected between a towing vehicle and the towed vehicle until a predetermined load is placed on the cable system such that premature activation of the system is prevented.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 10, 2003
    Date of Patent: August 9, 2005
    Assignee: Night Shift Auto
    Inventor: Neil Westervelt
  • Hitch assembly for activating a towed vehicle's brakes
    Patent number: 6264228
    Abstract: A hitch ball assembly which includes a housing adapted to be movably mounted within a conventional hitch receiver associated with a towing vehicle wherein a shock absorber is mounted within the housing and which is connected to a pivotable lever having a free end extending outwardly of the housing. A brake cable is connected between the free end of the lever and a brake pedal of a towed vehicle such that the brake pedal is applied by the cable whenever forces are developed by the towed vehicle in the direction of the towing vehicle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 25, 1999
    Date of Patent: July 24, 2001
    Assignee: Nite Shift Auto
    Inventor: Neil Westervelt