Vibration Minimization Towing Hitch
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United States of America
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Feb 13, 2020
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Aug 7, 2019
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Abstract
A vibration minimization towing hitch includes a shank attachable into the receiver tube the towing vehicle, and a separately formed head, such as for supporting a tow ball. The head is pivotable through a partial range of motion relative to the head, such as allowing the tow ball to pivot up to 7° downward or up to 3° upward. One or more compressible inserts are disposed in a pocket between the shank and the head, for resisting the limited pivotal motion of the head relative to the shank. A user performs a part of the assembly using two insertable pins or bolts, with insertion of the second pin compressing a compressible bumper which is separate from the insert(s).
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Patent Owner(s)
Patent Owner | Address | |
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CURT MANUFACTURING LLC | 6208 INDUSTRIAL DRIVE EAU CLAIRE WI 54701 |
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- 2019 Application Filing Year
- B60D Class
- 275 Applications Filed
- 216 Patents Issued To-Date
- 78.55 % Issued To-Date
Inventor(s)
Inventor Name | Address | # of filed Patents | Total Citations |
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Bowe, Curtis M | Chippewa Falls, US | 14 | 46 |
# of filed Patents : 14 Total Citations : 46 | |||
Fisher, Benjamin D | Eau Claire, US | 39 | 116 |
# of filed Patents : 39 Total Citations : 116 |
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