US3717362A
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Adjustable and retractable trailer hitch
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1971-05-18
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Granted: 1973-02-20
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Expires: 1991-05-18
Abstract
Abstract A trailer hitch for a vehicle comprises a housing and a shaft member which are telescopically positioned relative to each other. A single or multiple ball trailer hitch is provided on the side or sides of the shaft adjacent its end, and cooperating means on the shaft and housing are provided for positioning them at longitudinally predetermined, spaced relationships, as well as permitting the ball trailer hitch to be positioned in any one of several rotated planes or in retracted position when not in use. Where a multiple ball trailer hitch is provided, the balls may be of different diameter.
Inventors
- 👤 T Johnson
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 01:26
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60D; B60D1/00; B60D1/48; B60D1/54; B60D1/485
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
119 words
A trailer hitch arrangement including: a. hollow elongated, non-circular housing means; b. support means for said housing means including a vehicle bumper having a recess therein into which said housing means extends; c. shaft means telescopically received in said housing means; d. ball hitch means supported adjacent one end of said shaft means, said ball hitch means including at least a pair of ball means each of which is of a different size; and e. locking means cooperable with said hollow housing means and shaft means to retain said shaft and ball hitch means retracted in the bumper recess and to lock said shaft means extended relative to said housing means to position said ball hitch means for use.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
119 words
A trailer hitch arrangement including: a. hollow elongated, non-circular housing means; b. support means for said housing means including a vehicle bumper having a recess therein into which said housing means extends; c. shaft means telescopically received in said housing means; d. ball hitch means supported adjacent one end of said shaft means, said ball hitch means including at least a pair of ball means each of which is of a different size; and e. locking means cooperable with said hollow housing means and shaft means to retain said shaft and ball hitch means retracted in the bumper recess and to lock said shaft means extended relative to said housing means to position said ball hitch means for use.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
119 words
A trailer hitch arrangement including: a. hollow elongated, non-circular housing means; b. support means for said housing means including a vehicle bumper having a recess therein into which said housing means extends; c. shaft means telescopically received in said housing means; d. ball hitch means supported adjacent one end of said shaft means, said ball hitch means including at least a pair of ball means each of which is of a different size; and e. locking means cooperable with said hollow housing means and shaft means to retain said shaft and ball hitch means retracted in the bumper recess and to lock said shaft means extended relative to said housing means to position said ball hitch means for use.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
119 words
A trailer hitch arrangement including: a. hollow elongated, non-circular housing means; b. support means for said housing means including a vehicle bumper having a recess therein into which said housing means extends; c. shaft means telescopically received in said housing means; d. ball hitch means supported adjacent one end of said shaft means, said ball hitch means including at least a pair of ball means each of which is of a different size; and e. locking means cooperable with said hollow housing means and shaft means to retain said shaft and ball hitch means retracted in the bumper recess and to lock said shaft means extended relative to said housing means to position said ball hitch means for use.
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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) | 1976-02-20 | 1976-08-21 | 1977-02-20 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-02-20 | 1980-08-21 | 1981-02-20 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-02-20 | 1984-08-21 | 1985-02-20 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |