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Towed vehicle protection device

US8708369B2 · kind B2 · utility

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8Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateJun 8, 2007
Grant dateApr 29, 2014
Priority date—
Expiry dateJun 30, 2027

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB60D1/60
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A protection device for a towed vehicle. The protection device includes a moveable support. The moveable support is adapted to be coupled with a towing vehicle member. A fixed support is adapted to be coupled with a towed vehicle member. A flexible material is coupled between the moveable support and the fixed supports. A biasing device is coupled with the moveable support. The biasing device allows the moveable support to move and maintains the flexible material in a taut condition.

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