Land vehicles – Wheeled – Articulated vehicle
Patent
1997-07-07
2000-03-21
Oberleitner, Robert J.
Land vehicles
Wheeled
Articulated vehicle
150166, B60R 2134
Patent
active
060393394
ABSTRACT:
A cushioning device for a trailer hitch, includes an opening capable of fitting onto a tow ball of a vehicle, with protrusions extending away from it's body and toward nearby parts of the vehicle or tow bar, exerting pressure against those parts, the rest of the body extending beyond all of the tow ball's outer perimeters thereby providing protection to passersby against accidental injury and enhanced visibility at all times, even when hitched.
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Lipka Pamela J.
Oberleitner Robert J.
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