Hitch ball lock

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2005-01-25

2005-01-25

Morris, Lesley D. (Department: 3611)

Land vehicles

Wheeled

Articulated vehicle

C280S511000

Reexamination Certificate

active

06846002

ABSTRACT:
A lock assembly for securing a trailer including a hitch ball, a lock housing, a lock washer and a nut. The lock housing is placed over the lock washer and nut to prevent the nut from turning. A threaded portion of the hitch ball is placed through a hole in the lock housing and through the lock washer and nut to secure the hitch ball. When a trailer coupler is locked to the ball portion of the hitch ball, the trailer and hitch ball are secure from theft.

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