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7506887 |
Gooseneck quickie
A device to hasten the process of attaching a trailer, primarily a gooseneck variety, to a towing vehicle. The invention temporarily snaps on the towing ball of the vehicle and, when contacted with...
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7467473 |
Apparatus for tractor trailer onboard dynamic alignment
The present invention monitors a vehicle's normal axle path of movement during vehicle operation when the axle is aligned perpendicular to the vehicle's geometric centerline. An onboard computer (...
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7415771 |
Apparatus onboard a vehicle for instructing axle alignment
A method and apparatus that remains onboard a tractor and semi trailer vehicle for readily providing axle alignment instruction to an operator. The apparatus includes at least one indicator ( 28 )...
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7354057 |
Laser guided trailer alignment system
The present invention is a laser-guided alignment apparatus for aligning various trailer hitches to a vehicle. The alignment apparatus can align trailers with either a bumper ball hitch, a...
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7243431 |
Trailer hitch alignment device
The invention is a trailer hitch alignment device that synergistically combines a laser level with an alignment mounting bracket, where the bracket, using a fastening means, provides a base on a...
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7111863 |
Trailer alignment aid with universal mounting device
The present invention is directed to systems and methods for trailer alignment including a clamping mechanism configured to rigidly and removably clamp to a neck of a trailer hitch ball. An arm...
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7103986 |
Adjustable agricultural marker system and method of manufacture
An agricultural marker assembly is disclosed for use with a marker arm that extends from an agricultural vehicle wherein the vehicle moves along a primary travel direction during operation. The...
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7066276 |
Method and apparatus for excavating earth to a desired depth
A system and method of facilitating excavating a below grade opening at a construction site in a parcel of land includes a first vehicle having a motor operably connected to at least a pair of...
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7057498 |
Apparatus for vehicle/trailer hitch guidance device
A visual aid for assisting a driver backing a towing vehicle to a towed vehicle. The visual/audible display consists of a ten-segment bar graph, with various colors, an indicator lamp and a beeper....
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7043342 |
Vehicle tracking driver assistance system
A system of vehicle tracking assists the driver of the subject vehicle (especially if it is a wide vehicle such as a motorhome or large truck) to determine the exact position of the subject vehicle...
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7036840 |
Trailer alignment apparatus
A trailer alignment apparatus including a quick adjusting clamping system coupled with a mast that is fastened to a trailer hitch. The mast has an illumination means and a speaker means attached to...
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6990745 |
Trailer hitch alignment system
A trailer hitch alignment system for efficiently connecting a trailer to a vehicle. The trailer hitch alignment system includes a housing structure with a measuring member extendable from the...
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6967593 |
Emergency vehicle approach warning method and system
Under the present invention, a warning unit having a light source (e.g., a laser) is mounted on an emergency vehicle. The light source first emits a low intensity light beam (e.g., an infrared...
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6880256 |
Alignment device
An alignment device is provided for aligning an object mounted to a fixture in a desired orientation. The alignment device includes a level, a laser, a plurality of positioning members, and a...
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6880255 |
Highway parameter gauge for precise operation of a tractor-trailer
A tractor-trailer highway parameter gauge having visual indicators near the center of the field of view of an operator, which correlate with the location of the rearwardmost portion of the...
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6827363 |
Trailer hitch alignment apparatus
A alignment apparatus for assisting a driver in directing coupling engagement between a towing vehicle hitch and a trailer hitch. The apparatus includes a guide carried by the towing vehicle...
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6823246 |
Measuring wheel base parallelism with a position determination system
Alignment between the wheels of a vehicle is determined using a position determination system and includes indicating wheel positions on the vehicle with targets; imaging the targets to obtain...
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6814023 |
Vehicle parking guide and signaling apparatus
A vehicle parking guide apparatus adapted to provide visual indication when a predetermined position is reached. The vehicle parking guide apparatus includes a base and a pivotable contact rod with...
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6772525 |
Laser device for guiding a vehicle
A method and system for guiding a vehicle through a tunnel or other space. A linear beam of light is projected along a certain path through the space. As the vehicle travels into the space, the...
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6734786 |
Line guide
A driving assistance device for a vehicle that includes a housing having a left rod, a center rod and a right rod extending from the housing attached to the vehicle. Each of the rods are parallel...
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6688007 |
Lane alignment driving aid
A lane alignment driving aid includes first and second lane alignment markers. The markers have linear interior edges and are symmetrically spaced about a centerline. The markers are attached to a...
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6651581 |
Back-up range guide for vehicles
A vehicle back-up guide comprised of a lever arm which defines an abutting arm and a spacing arm angled relative to each other. The lever arm is pivotally mounted to a mounting means to the rear...
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6612603 |
Trailer hitch alignment system
A trailer hitch alignment hitch system uses height adjustable stanchions with length adjustable arms terminating in mirrors. The stanchions are respectively connectible to a tow vehicle and a...
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6598982 |
Rearview mirror alignment device
An alignment device for a rearview mirror assembly of a vehicle provides a visible signal or indication to a driver of the vehicle to assist the driver in aligning the rearview mirror assembly for...
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6585281 |
Vehicle alignment system
A vehicle alignment system for properly aligning a vehicle with respect to a trailer without requiring the vehicle operator to leave the vehicle. The vehicle alignment system includes a first...
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6557483 |
Vehicle trailer hitch flag display apparatus
A detachable vehicle trailer hitch display flag apparatus, the trailer hitch of the type having a removable towing ball. The apparatus comprises an elongated, preferably tubular flagstaff having a...
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6547405 |
Vehicle side view mirror blind spot adjustment method
An angularly adjustable, vehicle side view mirror having a reflective mirror member mounted within a frame that is attached to the driver or passenger side of an automotive-type vehicle. The frame...
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6540247 |
Hitch guide mechanism
A hitch guide mechanism is disclosed for connection to a first tongue having a ball hitch thereon which is for mounting to a frame of a vehicle and a corresponding second tongue having a ball hitch...
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6517098 |
Device to align hitch
An alignment device to align a vehicle's trailer hitch ball neck assembly with a trailer hitch socket assembly or tongue assembly. The present invention includes two units, each having uprights...
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6501536 |
Method and apparatus for determining the location of an occupant of a vehicle
A method and apparatus for use in locating the eyes of a vehicle driver or passenger in a vehicle for controlling vehicle systems including the positioning of vehicle sideview mirrors in relation...
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6499869 |
Vehicle lane verification device and method
A device and method used by a driver to verify that he/she is positioning a vehicle safely within the designated lane of travel area of a roadway. The device includes an LED sighting unit having an...
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6499851 |
Trailer back-up mirror
A trailer back-up mirror which can be-removably attached to the frame of a boat, camper, recreational vehicle or other trailer for facilitating alignment of the hitch ball on a towing vehicle with...
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6460260 |
Mobile cruiser machine for forestry applications
A mobile machine for determining information at a forestry site. The mobile machine includes a gimbal base mounted on the mobile machine, a rotating laser beam range detector mounted on the gimbal...
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6425186 |
Apparatus and method of surveying
A method and apparatus for surveying is described whereby a selected survey point may be quickly and accurately located and marked. The apparatus comprises a prism pole with a mechanism for...
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6422706 |
Apparatus and method for positioning a mirror in a motor vehicle to ensure correct coverage of a critical field of view
A mirror assembly for ensuring correct coverage of a critical field of view. Reference points (e.g., markings, light sources, images of objects) are used for correct mirror adjustment. In one...
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6386572 |
Trailer hitch apparatus and methods of using same
The present invention relates to a safe and secure trailer hitch for use with a towing vehicle. More particularly, but not by way of limitation, the present invention relates to an optical guiding...
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6357126 |
Trailer hitch alignment device
A device for a aligning a trailer hitch ball with a trailer coupling includes an elongated guide strip that is positioned on the ground with a portion immediately beneath the ball on the towing...
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6345586 |
Method for confirming vehicle travel position and equipment for displaying vehicle travel position
The present invention provides a vehicle travel position marker and method for confirming vehicle travel position for correct, visual confirmation of tire position and vehicle width, which before...
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6341794 |
Trailer hitch alignment apparatus
A trailer hitch alignment apparatus comprises a first guide member removably attached to a vehicle bumper and a second guide member removably attached to a trailer hitch socket. The first guide...
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6318747 |
Apparatus and methods for aligning trailer hitch components
Apparatus and methods especially useful for the alignment of trailer hitch components by an unaided individual are described. In one embodiment, the apparatus includes a visual guide attached to...
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6273448 |
Trailer hitch and tongue alignment system
A trailer hitch and tongue alignment system for assisting a user in aligning a vehicle and trailer hitch. The trailer hitch and tongue alignment system includes a vehicle-mountable apparatus...
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6239926 |
Apparatus for visual alignment during trailer hitch-up
A visual observation system, using the towing vehicle's rearview mirror and a trailer mounted mirror apparatus to align the vehicle's hitch ball and the trailer's hitch receiver without having to...
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6222457 |
Electronic trailer hitching system
A trailer hitching system (10) and method is provided for facilitating an operator's maneuvering of a towing vehicle hitch component (16) into alignment with a towed vehicle hitch component (18) to...
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6213608 |
Trailer hitch alignment mirror
A viewing mirror device to assist a vehicle driver when connecting the vehicle to a trailer. The mirror device comprises a viewing mirror, an attachment tube or channel for attaching the device to...
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6209902 |
Vehicle hitch and trailer tongue alignment system
A trailer hitch and tongue alignment system for the purpose of helping a user line up the hitch ball of a vehicle to a hitch ball receiver of a trailer. The trailer hitch and tongue alignment...
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6209478 |
Garage door with opener and parking position indicator
A garage includes a garage door which can be opened and closed by a garage door opener or by hand. A pendant suspended from a cord is movable from a raised position when the garage door is closed...
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6198386 |
Vehicle guidance assembly and method
A vehicle guidance assembly visually indicates the anticipated path of a moving vehicle to a driver of the vehicle. The assembly includes an image projection device for projecting a visual image...
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6178650 |
Trailer hitch positioning system
A trailer hitch positioning system that provides a visual and an audible indication to a vehicle driver of the position of the trailer ball with respect to the tongue of the trailer. The trailer...
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6151175 |
Tracking mirror for a tow vehicle
An automatic adjustment system for maintaining a line of sight between a driver and a rear end of a trailer towed by a tow vehicle is disclosed. A transmitter and a receiver are coupled proximal a...
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6139041 |
Trailer hitching alignment aid
A trailer hitching alignment aid for helping a driver of a vehicle properly align the vehicle's hitch with the trailer tongue of the trailer. The trailer hitching alignment aid includes a vehicle...
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