Trailer hitch receiver tube having end notch and lip

Details Trailer hitch receiver tube having end notch and lip Trailer hitch receiver tube having end notch and lip

2007-02-22

2011-12-20

Silbermann, Joanne (Department: 3611)

Land vehicles

Wheeled

Articulated vehicle

C280S491500, C224S519000

Reexamination Certificate

active

08079612

ABSTRACT:
A trailer hitch receiver tube comprising a hollow tubular member adapted to receive a hitch bar, the tubular member including a free end, the free end defining a notch. The tube may be fitted with a lip to create a receiver box. The lip includes a tab which is positioned within the notch and accommodates tightening of an inserted bar within the tube cavity.

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