Geometrical instruments – Straight-line light ray type – Alignment device
Patent
1996-02-28
1997-10-28
Fulton, Christopher W.
Geometrical instruments
Straight-line light ray type
Alignment device
33264, 116 28R, 280477, B60D 140
Patent
active
056807066
ABSTRACT:
A device is provided for alignment of a trailer and a towing vehicle which consists of a visible mast placed on the trailer tongue to allow the towing vehicle driver to view the mast and to easily back into a correct position for coupling with the trailer. The mast has a pivotable arm which can be secured in either an extended contact position or a relaxed, downward position as necessary.
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Pending Patent Application of Robert W. Owens, Serial No. 08/556,632 filed 13 Nov. 1995 which is a continuation of serial No. 08/234,559, Robert K. Owens, filed 28 Apr. 1994.
Advertisement from Cabela catalog Spring 1994--HindSight trailer alignment system.
Super hitch guidance system--Trailer Life magazine Mar. 1994.
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