Patent ID: 7575285
Filing Date: 2009-08-18
Classification: B60T

Abstract:
1. A valve, comprising: (a) a valve body, wherein the valve body further comprises a first locking member, and wherein the first locking member further comprises a roll pin mounted in the valve body; (b) a handle attached to the valve body, wherein the handle is moveable between a first position and a second position for controlling the operation of the valve, and wherein the handle further comprises a second locking member, and wherein the second locking member further comprises a protrusion formed on a portion of the handle; (c) a biasing member attached to the handle, wherein the biasing member provides mechanical force for retaining the handle in the first position; and (d) wherein moving the handle from the first position to the second position causes the first locking member and the second locking member to cooperate with one another to overcome the force of the biasing member and retain the handle in the second position; (e) wherein the valve is a trailer control valve.