Description
VEHICLE CONNECTIONS (components of brake systems B60T 17/04)
B60D
Technology
Stats
- 2,712 US PATENTS IN FORCE
- 974 US APPLICATIONS PENDING
- 1,319 Total Patent Owners
- 7,464 TOTAL INVENTORS
Subclasses
| Subclass | Title |
|---|---|
| 1/00 | Traction couplings; Hitches; Draw-gear; Towing devices (devices specially adapted for connection between tractors and agricultural machines or implements A01B 59/00; fifth-wheel couplings B62D) |
| 1/01 | Traction couplings; Hitches; Draw-gear; Towing devices (devices specially adapted for connection between tractors and agricultural machines or implements A01B 59/00; fifth-wheel couplings B62D) Traction couplings or hitches characterised by their type |
| 1/02 | Traction couplings; Hitches; Draw-gear; Towing devices (devices specially adapted for connection between tractors and agricultural machines or implements A01B 59/00; fifth-wheel couplings B62D) Traction couplings or hitches characterised by their type Bolt or shackle-type couplings |
| 1/04 | Traction couplings; Hitches; Draw-gear; Towing devices (devices specially adapted for connection between tractors and agricultural machines or implements A01B 59/00; fifth-wheel couplings B62D) Traction couplings or hitches characterised by their type Hook or hook-and-hasp couplings |
| 1/06 | Traction couplings; Hitches; Draw-gear; Towing devices (devices specially adapted for connection between tractors and agricultural machines or implements A01B 59/00; fifth-wheel couplings B62D) Traction couplings or hitches characterised by their type Ball-and-socket hitches |
| 1/07 | Traction couplings; Hitches; Draw-gear; Towing devices (devices specially adapted for connection between tractors and agricultural machines or implements A01B 59/00; fifth-wheel couplings B62D) Traction couplings or hitches characterised by their type Multi-hitch devices, i.e. comprising several hitches of the same or of a different type; Hitch-adaptors, i.e. for converting hitches from one type to another |
| 1/14 | Traction couplings; Hitches; Draw-gear; Towing devices (devices specially adapted for connection between tractors and agricultural machines or implements A01B 59/00; fifth-wheel couplings B62D) Draw-gear or towing devices characterised by their type |
| 1/145 | Traction couplings; Hitches; Draw-gear; Towing devices (devices specially adapted for connection between tractors and agricultural machines or implements A01B 59/00; fifth-wheel couplings B62D) Draw-gear or towing devices characterised by their type consisting of an elongated single bar or tube |
| 1/155 | Traction couplings; Hitches; Draw-gear; Towing devices (devices specially adapted for connection between tractors and agricultural machines or implements A01B 59/00; fifth-wheel couplings B62D) Draw-gear or towing devices characterised by their type consisting of an elongated single bar or tube comprising telescopic or foldable parts |
| 1/167 | Traction couplings; Hitches; Draw-gear; Towing devices (devices specially adapted for connection between tractors and agricultural machines or implements A01B 59/00; fifth-wheel couplings B62D) Draw-gear or towing devices characterised by their type consisting of articulated or rigidly assembled bars or tubes forming a V-, Y- or U-shaped draw gear (B60D 1/173 takes precedence) |
| 1/173 | Traction couplings; Hitches; Draw-gear; Towing devices (devices specially adapted for connection between tractors and agricultural machines or implements A01B 59/00; fifth-wheel couplings B62D) Draw-gear or towing devices characterised by their type consisting of at least two bars which are not connected or articulated to each other |
| 1/18 | Traction couplings; Hitches; Draw-gear; Towing devices (devices specially adapted for connection between tractors and agricultural machines or implements A01B 59/00; fifth-wheel couplings B62D) Draw-gear or towing devices characterised by their type Tow ropes, chains, or the like |
| 1/24 | Traction couplings; Hitches; Draw-gear; Towing devices (devices specially adapted for connection between tractors and agricultural machines or implements A01B 59/00; fifth-wheel couplings B62D) characterised by arrangements for particular functions |
| 1/26 | Traction couplings; Hitches; Draw-gear; Towing devices (devices specially adapted for connection between tractors and agricultural machines or implements A01B 59/00; fifth-wheel couplings B62D) characterised by arrangements for particular functions for remote control, e.g. for releasing |
| 1/28 | Traction couplings; Hitches; Draw-gear; Towing devices (devices specially adapted for connection between tractors and agricultural machines or implements A01B 59/00; fifth-wheel couplings B62D) characterised by arrangements for particular functions for preventing unwanted disengagement, e.g. safety appliances |
| 1/30 | Traction couplings; Hitches; Draw-gear; Towing devices (devices specially adapted for connection between tractors and agricultural machines or implements A01B 59/00; fifth-wheel couplings B62D) characterised by arrangements for particular functions for sway control |
| 1/32 | Traction couplings; Hitches; Draw-gear; Towing devices (devices specially adapted for connection between tractors and agricultural machines or implements A01B 59/00; fifth-wheel couplings B62D) characterised by arrangements for particular functions for sway control involving damping devices |
| 1/34 | Traction couplings; Hitches; Draw-gear; Towing devices (devices specially adapted for connection between tractors and agricultural machines or implements A01B 59/00; fifth-wheel couplings B62D) characterised by arrangements for particular functions for sway control involving springs |
| 1/36 | Traction couplings; Hitches; Draw-gear; Towing devices (devices specially adapted for connection between tractors and agricultural machines or implements A01B 59/00; fifth-wheel couplings B62D) characterised by arrangements for particular functions for facilitating connection, e.g. hitch catchers |
| 1/38 | Traction couplings; Hitches; Draw-gear; Towing devices (devices specially adapted for connection between tractors and agricultural machines or implements A01B 59/00; fifth-wheel couplings B62D) characterised by arrangements for particular functions for facilitating connection, e.g. hitch catchers involving auxiliary cables for drawing the trailer to the tractor before coupling |
Recent Patents
Not Available
Recent Publications
| Publication # | Title | Filing Date | Pub Date | Patent Owner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025/0115,085 | TOW HITCH ATTACHMENT | Oct 04, 24 | Apr 10, 25 | Not available |
| 2025/0115,086 | ADJUSTABLE HITCH ASSEMBLY WITH DRAWBAR, HITCH-BALL MOUNTING BLOCK AND VARIABLE ELEVATION SPACING COLUMN | Oct 09, 24 | Apr 10, 25 | Not available |
| 2025/0115,125 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR SMART RANGE ESTIMATION DUE TO CHANGE IN VEHICLE CONFIGURATION | Oct 04, 23 | Apr 10, 25 | Volvo Car Corporation |
| 2025/0108,716 | METHODS, VEHICLE SYSTEMS, AND VEHICLES FOR MANAGING ENERGY TRANSFER FROM A PORTABLE ENERGY SOURCE | Oct 02, 23 | Apr 03, 25 | GM Global Technology Operations LLC |
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Average Time to Issuance
- 28 Months (last 2 years Issuances)
- 28 Months (last 5 years Issuances)