Patents by Inventor Shelton Taylor

Shelton Taylor 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).

  • Shock-absorbing adapter for connecting fifth wheel or gooseneck trailer to towing vehicle
    Patent number: 7552937
    Abstract: A shock-absorbing adapter for connecting a fifth wheel or gooseneck trailer to a towing vehicle including a lower plate, an upper plate, first and second guide means, cushioning means, a first coupling mechanism for releasably connecting the lower plate to the towing vehicle, and a second coupling mechanism for releasably connecting the upper plate to the fifth wheel or gooseneck trailer. The upper plate is operably displaceable relative to the lower plate to thereby compress the cushioning means and responsively cushion relative movements between the first coupling mechanism and the second coupling mechanism.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 16, 2006
    Date of Patent: June 30, 2009
    Inventor: Shelton Taylor