Patent ID: 6883820
Filing Date: 2005-04-26
Classification: B60D,B62D

Abstract:
1. An offset coupler device for use in connection with a gooseneck trailer, the coupler comprising: a first portion, the first portion having a proximal end and a longitudinal axis, the longitudinal axis being in a generally vertical orientation; a second portion, the second portion having a proximal end and a longitudinal axis, the longitudinal axis of the second portion being in a substantially vertical orientation, wherein the longitudinal axis of the first portion and the longitudinal axis of the second portion are generally parallel and non-coaxial; a connector intermediate the first portion and the second portion, the connector coupling the first portion with the second portion wherein the connector has an upper surface and a lower surface, wherein the proximal end of the first portion is fixed to the upper surface of the connector and wherein the proximal end of the second portion is fixed to the lower surface of the connector; and a ball coupler connected to the second portion, whereby the second portion of the offset coupler may be coupled with a gooseneck hitch ball of a tow vehicle via the ball coupler and whereby the first portion may be coupled with a gooseneck trailer.