US3702197A
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Trailer hitch
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1970-11-24
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Granted: 1972-11-07
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Expires: 1990-11-24
Abstract
Abstract A TRAILER HITCH ATTACHABLE TO THE REAR BUMPER OF AN AUTOMOBILE IN THE FORM OF A GENERALLY L-SHAPED MEMBER HAVING UPPER ADJUSTABLE HOOK MEANS ENGAGING THE UPPER EDGE OF THE BUMPER AND A LOWER ADJUSTABLE HOOD MEANS ENGAGING THE LOWER EDGE OF THE BUMPER AND BEING MANUALLY ADJUSTABLE BY A SCREW THREADED ASSEMBLY TO ENABLE QUICK, SAFE AND RIGID ASSEMBLY OF THE TRAILER HITCH WITH THE BUMPER. THE TRAILER HITCH INCLUDES A SINGLE UNIT IN WHICH THE HITCH BALL IS MOUNTED AT THE REAR OF THE L-SHAPED MEMBER OR A DUAL UNIT IN WHICH AN ADJUSTABLE INTERCONNECTING BAR EXTENDS BETWEEN TWO OF THE L-SHAPED MEMBERS WITH THE HITCH BALL MOUNTED THEREON.
Inventors
- 👤 Aubrey G Sellers
Bibliographic Details
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Jurisdiction
US
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2026-11-07 08:05
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60D; B60D1/00; B60D1/48; B60D1/56; B60D1/52
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1975-11-07 | 1976-05-08 | 1976-11-07 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-11-07 | 1980-05-08 | 1980-11-07 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-11-07 | 1984-05-08 | 1984-11-07 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |