Land vehicles – Wheeled – Articulated vehicle
Reexamination Certificate
2006-07-18
2006-07-18
Morris, Lesley D. (Department: 3611)
Land vehicles
Wheeled
Articulated vehicle
C280S504000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07077417
ABSTRACT:
A connecting device for connecting an accessory to a hitch receiver with an outward end defining an opening. The connecting device has a base with a body portion receivable in the hitch receiver. The body portion is adapted for coupling with the hitch receiver to locate the base in a predetermined position thereon. The connecting device also has a collar for engaging the outward end of the hitch receiver in an interference fit upon engagement of the collar with the outward end, the collar being coupled with the accessory. In addition, the connecting device includes a fastener operatively connected with the base for urging the collar against the outward end to cause the collar to engage the outward end. The connecting device connects the accessory to the hitch receiver upon engagement of the collar with the outward end of the hitch receiver.
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Arce-Diaz Marlon
Iron Concepts Ltd.
Morris Lesley D.
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