Land vehicles – Wheeled – Articulated vehicle
Reexamination Certificate
2009-12-30
2011-12-20
Winner, Tony H. (Department: 3611)
Land vehicles
Wheeled
Articulated vehicle
C280S472000
Reexamination Certificate
active
08079611
ABSTRACT:
Disclosed is an apparatus and method for an adjustable tow bar caddy for stowing a tow bar. The apparatus having a cross member having opposite ends; a tow bar; and a tow bar caddy selectively mounted to the cross member, the longitudinal axis of the tow bar caddy being perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the cross member. The tow bar caddy being adjustable commensurate to the type of tow bar used and obstructions created by the vehicle frame. A method including the steps of providing a trailer hitch assembly comprising a cross member, a tow bar, and a tow bar caddy; mounting the tow bar caddy to the cross member; and selectively adjusting the longitudinal axis of the tow bar caddy to be horizontally perpendicular or vertically perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the cross member.
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McKee Voorhees & Sease, P.L.C.
Winner Tony H.
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