Patents by Inventor Richard C. Hansen

Richard C. Hansen 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).

  • Hitch adapter
    Patent number: 6742799
    Abstract: A hitch adapter for connecting at least one accessory, such as a bicycle carrier, a motorcycle carrier, a platform for hauling cargo, a lift platform, a storage compartment, a truck bed extenders or a roof rack extender, to a receiver hitch.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 6, 2003
    Date of Patent: June 1, 2004
    Inventor: Richard C. Hansen
  • Spotting receiver hitch
    Patent number: 6457733
    Abstract: A front spotting trailer hitch assembly for use with vehicles having front tow hooks. This front hitch assembly works well for easily back trailers into positions, such as for storage. This front spotting trailer hitch assembly attaches to the front tow hooks and allows a user to attach a hitch ball to the hitch assembly for towing. This front spotting trailer hitch assembly is able to be quickly attached and detached from the vehicle having front tow hooks.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 3, 2001
    Date of Patent: October 1, 2002
    Inventor: Richard C. Hansen
  • Multipurpose front mounted hitch receiver
    Patent number: 6457734
    Abstract: A front receiver assembly for use with vehicles having front tow hooks. This front receiver assembly attaches to a vehicle's front tow hooks and can be mounted or dismounted quickly. This front hitch assembly is adaptable for use with nearly any hitch connector product.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 30, 2001
    Date of Patent: October 1, 2002
    Inventor: Richard C. Hansen
  • Spotting receiver hitch
    Publication number: 20020084622
    Abstract: A front spotting trailer hitch assembly for use with vehicles having front tow hooks. This front hitch assembly works well for easily back trailers into positions, such as for storage. This front spotting trailer hitch assembly attaches to the front tow hooks and allows a user to attach a hitch ball to the hitch assembly for towing. This front spotting trailer hitch assembly is able to be quickly attached and detached from the vehicle having front tow hooks.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 3, 2001
    Publication date: July 4, 2002
    Inventor: Richard C. Hansen
  • Multipurpose front mounted hitch receiver
    Publication number: 20020084623
    Abstract: A front receiver assembly for use with vehicles having front tow hooks. This front receiver assembly attaches to a vehicle's front tow hooks and can be mounted or dismounted quickly. This front hitch assembly is adaptable for use with nearly any hitch connector product.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 30, 2001
    Publication date: July 4, 2002
    Inventor: Richard C. Hansen