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Trailer hitch receiver safety light system

US8552852B1 · kind B1 · utility

29Cited by
23References
20Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateAug 7, 2012
Grant dateOct 8, 2013
Priority date
Expiry dateAug 7, 2032

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB60Q1/307
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A safety light system comprising a trailer hitch mounted configuration. The safety light system includes a safety light assembly receptacle carried by a trailer hitch mounting member. The safety light assembly receptacle includes a light assembly receiving cavity for receiving and temporarily retaining a removable light assembly. The removable light assembly includes elements to provide a user controlled continuous red light, a flashing red light, and a continuous white light. The flashing red light provides a roadside flare configuration. The continuous white light provides a flashlight configuration. The continuous red light in conjunction with the flashing red light configuration provides a driving light configuration. The removable light assembly can include a securing mechanism for attaching the removable light assembly to an object to warn others of the extended object and/or support legs enabling operation as a roadside flare, spotlight, and the like.

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