Patents by Inventor Roy Mills

Roy Mills 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).

  • Apparatus for aligning hitches of towing and towed vehicles
    Patent number: 4614356
    Abstract: An aligning device for aligning hitches of towing and towed vehicles that facilitates trailer hookup. The device includes a bracket which releasably attaches to the towing vehicle. A rod is slidably mounted to the bracket. The rod points rearwardly for contacting the target located on the towed vehicle. When the rod contacts the target and the vehicle moves rearwardly a short distance, a switch will signal alignment of the hitches.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 23, 1985
    Date of Patent: September 30, 1986
    Inventor: Roy Mills