ALEXANDRIA, Va., Dec. 23 -- United States Patent no. 12,503,173, issued on Dec. 23.
"Angle-adjustable connector" was invented by Ira Biggs (Staunton, Va.) and Steven Hartman (Churchville, Va.).
According to the abstract* released by the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office: "Angle-adjustable connectors and modular systems capable of securing angle-adjustable side rails to trailers and/or trucks are described. The angle-adjustable connectors comprise a first component capable of attaching to a universal bracket of a trailer and a second component capable of securing one or more rail at a position disposed at a desired angle relative to the first component and/or a bed of the trailer or truck."
The patent was filed on Dec. 12, 2023, under Applic...