Trailer hitch cushion
US6832775B1 · kind B1 · utility
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6Claims
0Family size
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 17, 2002 |
| Grant date | Dec 21, 2004 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 17, 2022 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60D1/60
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A trailer hitch cushion assembly that includes a foam cover structure having a fastener provided along a split opening section thereof and having a cavity therein of sufficient size and shape to receive the hitch shaft portion and trailer connecting ball portion of a trailer hitch; the cover being constructed from a resilient foam having a brightly colored fabric outer cover and having weather-proof fasteners such as plastic snaps and/or hook and pile fasteners and one or more safety chain securing attachments that are securable to the safety chain of the hitch to secure the safety chain in place.
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