ALEXANDRIA, Va., April 7 -- United States Patent no. 12,595,007, issued on April 7, was assigned to New Heights LLC (Leola, Pa.).

"Locking mechanism for self-propelled tandem axle trailer" was invented by Aaron Jay Beiler (Gap, Pa.), Raymond Beiler (New Holland, Pa.), Josiah Harthcock (Lancaster, Pa.) and Jeremiah Weaver (Narvon, Pa.).

According to the abstract* released by the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office: "A trailer for towing by a power vehicle is provided and generally includes a frame and a tandem wheel assembly. The trailer is provided with a drive assembly having a locking assembly to selectively engage the drive from the motor to the wheels of the trailer. The locking mechanism having a pushing member, and an urging member carry...