Land vehicles – Wheeled – Articulated vehicle
Reexamination Certificate
2005-11-01
2008-11-18
Hurley, Kevin (Department: 3611)
Land vehicles
Wheeled
Articulated vehicle
C280S495000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07451996
ABSTRACT:
A new and simple hitch assembly comprising a vertically adjustable bar (vertical bar) secured within a mounting sleeve which in turn is securely attached to a hitch bar. A vertical securing pin releasably engages the vertical bar and is maintained in place by a spring, the pin and spring comprising the vertical securing mechanism. The hitch assembly mates with standard hitch receivers such that the relative height of a hitch ball may be varied. The hitch assembly is easy to manufacture and is durable, strong, and stable during towing. Such a hitch assembly is of simple design and has few movable parts. Such a hitch assembly is also compact and has a large range of height adjustment as it is mountable in alternative vertical orientations. The vertical bar has a series of holes in which the vertical securing pin is engaged.
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Miles David M.
Steinmetz, Jr. Charles S.
Timmie William R.
Carstens David W.
Carstens & Cahoon LLP
Hurley Kevin
Scout Technologies, LLC
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