US Patent Issued to HORIZON GLOBAL AMERICAS on May 26 for "Fifth wheel hitch with a remotely-engaging handle" (Michigan Inventors)

ALEXANDRIA, Va., May 26 -- United States Patent no. 12,637,156, issued on May 26, was assigned to HORIZON GLOBAL AMERICAS INC. (Plymouth, Mich.).

"Fifth wheel hitch with a remotely-engaging handle" was invented by Curt Nowack (Plymouth, Mich.) and Gregoire Mercier (Plymouth, Mich.).

According to the abstract* released by the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office: "A remotely-engaging handle for a fifth wheel hitch system is provided. The remotely-engaging handle may comprise a body and a latching assembly that may be securely attached to the body and capable of engaging with a fifth wheel hitch. The latching assembly may comprise a locking member and an actuating member. The actuation of the actuating member may position a portion of the locking...