Land vehicles – Wheeled – Attachment
Reexamination Certificate
2005-09-13
2005-09-13
Morris, Lesley D. (Department: 3611)
Land vehicles
Wheeled
Attachment
C280S851000, C280S154000
Reexamination Certificate
active
06942252
ABSTRACT:
A selectively attachable road debris flap/splash guard for vehicles which is secured to a component of the vehicle hitch apparatus and which does not acquire access to the entire perimeter of the component of the vehicle hitch apparatus to which it is attached. In one exemplary embodiment, a hanger rail receiver is secured to a component of the hitch apparatus and accommodates a hanger rail positioned therein. The hanger rail extends from the hanger rail receiver, with a debris flap secured to and depending therefrom. Alternative mechanisms are disclosed for securing the hanger rail receiver to the hitch apparatus, none of which require access to the entire perimeter of the hitch component to which the hanger rail receiver is secured. In an alternative embodiment, the hanger rail is directly secured to a component of the hitch apparatus.
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Product Brochure—RIGID Hitch Incorporated, 2000, Trailer Hitches, Towing Accessories, Truck Accessories, Trailer Parts.
Buuck Randy T.
Ruble Joseph
Baker & Daniels
Lum L.
Morris Lesley D.
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