Land vehicles – Wheeled – Articulated vehicle
Reexamination Certificate
2008-04-28
2011-12-27
Silbermann, Joanne (Department: 3611)
Land vehicles
Wheeled
Articulated vehicle
C280S511000, C280S512000, C280S513000, C070S034000, C070S258000, C070S237000
Reexamination Certificate
active
08083249
ABSTRACT:
The present invention provides a trailer coupler having an integrated locking device attached to the handle or the coupler body. The handle of the trailer coupler moves from a first position where the hitch ball is insertable to a second position where the hitch ball is prevented from insertion. The locking device having a locking pin that is insertable into the aperture of the handle to prevent movement of the handle from the second position to the first position.
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Bernart Francis
Most Toby
Cequent Consumer Products
McDonald Hopkins LLC
Silbermann Joanne
Stabley Michael
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