Larry Douglas Gilbert

US Patent:

20080290627, Nov 27, 2008

Filed:

May 23, 2007

Appl. No.:

11/805401

Inventors:

Larry D. Gilbert - Russiaville IN, US

International Classification:

B62K 27/00

US Classification:

280204

Abstract:

This invention relates generally to a trailer for towing light weight items such as Motorcycles, All Terrain Vehicles, Jet Skis, garden tractors, mowers, golf carts or other miscellaneous loads. The Transporter embodied in this invention takes advantage of a fixed attachment to the rear of a towing vehicle that has a hinged interface to the trailer which allows vertical motion between the trailer and the towing vehicle but eliminates the sideways motions or yaw. The Transporter also has one or more castor type wheels which allow the trailer to be backed as an extension of the towing vehicle without danger of jackknifing. The castor wheels are easily removed allowing the side of the Transporter to rest on the ground, creating a ramp to drive the vehicle to be transported onto the Transporter. The side of the Transporter can then be lifted with a typical jack and the castor wheel assembly or assemblies slipped into place and fastened. When traveling the trailer unloaded, the wheels may be removed and the trailer tilted up approximately 90 degrees about the hinge and fastened securely in its up right position, allowing for parking in conventional size parking spots. The castor wheels are easily removed allowing for easy storage of the trailer such as hanging on a garage wall.