Patents by Inventor Ryan D McDougal

Ryan D McDougal 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).

  • Secure trailer coupler
    Patent number: 10214063
    Abstract: A secure trailer coupler includes an adjustable plate that can be locked in a number of positions to thereby secure the trailer coupler when a trailer is disconnected from or connected to a vehicle. The adjustable plate can be integrated into the base of the trailer coupler such that no pry points are provided. The trailer coupler also includes a locking mechanism that is integrated inside the trailer coupler where it is inaccessible to any would-be thieves.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 25, 2017
    Date of Patent: February 26, 2019
    Inventor: Ryan D McDougal
  • SECURE TRAILER COUPLER
    Publication number: 20170313145
    Abstract: A secure trailer coupler includes an adjustable plate that can be locked in a number of positions to thereby secure the trailer coupler when a trailer is disconnected from or connected to a vehicle. The adjustable plate can be integrated into the base of the trailer coupler such that no pry points are provided. The trailer coupler also includes a locking mechanism that is integrated inside the trailer coupler where it is inaccessible to any would-be thieves.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 25, 2017
    Publication date: November 2, 2017
    Inventor: Ryan D McDougal