Land vehicles – Wheeled – Articulated vehicle
Reexamination Certificate
2011-06-21
2011-06-21
Hurley, Kevin (Department: 3611)
Land vehicles
Wheeled
Articulated vehicle
C280S491500
Reexamination Certificate
active
07963545
ABSTRACT:
An interchangeable hitch ball assembly is provided having hitch post, a removable hitch ball, and a connector pin. The hitch post defines an annular groove proximate to the top end that is sized to receive spaced-apart prongs of the connector pin along opposing sides of the hitch post. Removable hitch ball defines a pin recess aligned with the annular groove of the hitch post. The user can remove the hitch ball by extracting the connector pin. In this manner, the user can utilize hitch balls of different sizes, as needed.
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Hurley Kevin
Tsircou Law, P.C.
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