JOSEPH F HEIDER III
Real Estate Appraisers in Sparks, NV
License number
Nevada PM.0163822
Issued Date
Jul 21, 2008
Expiration Date
Jul 31, 2017
Category
Real Estate Appraisers
Type
Property Manager
License number
Nevada S.0078751
Issued Date
Jul 3, 2008
Expiration Date
Jul 31, 2017
Category
Real Estate Appraisers
Type
Property Manager
Address
Address
Sparks, NV 89431
Professional information
Trailer Hitch Positioning Apparatus
US Patent:
6259357, Jul 10, 2001
Filed:
Dec 30, 1999
Appl. No.:
9/476709
Inventors:
Joseph Heider - Sparks NV
International Classification:
G08B 2100
US Classification:
340431
Abstract:
A trailer hitch positioning apparatus is provided for directing the driver of a vehicle that is backing up to a trailer. The apparatus includes an infrared light and sensor unit mounted on the bumper or receiver of the towing vehicle for transmitting a light beam of predetermined vertical and horizontal width toward the trailer. A reflecting device mounted under the trailer tongue returns infrared light impulses with information back to the sensors which are analyzed by a microprocessor that controls a transmitter. The transmitter audibly guides the driver's ball to the trailer hitch for coupling. A stop tone warns the driver to stop when the ball and hitch are accurately positioned for coupling.