Patents by Inventor Todd James Yost

Todd James Yost 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).

  • Ball and socket trailer hitch assembly
    Patent number: 6481740
    Abstract: A socket assembly for a trailer hitch includes a ball clamp member which has lateral arms or wings that limit the pivotal movement of the ball clamp member thereby improving the opportunity for the ball to properly fit in and totally seat within the cavity defined within the socket assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 12, 2001
    Date of Patent: November 19, 2002
    Assignee: Dutton-Lainson Company
    Inventors: Reinhold A. Haase, John D. Hull, James M. Gruidel, Lynn D. Alber, Todd James Yost, Thomas G. Johnson