Tow device for automated guided vehicle

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 11167606
APP PUB NO 20200376909A1
SERIAL NO

16883132

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This disclosure relates to systems and methods of towing, hitching, and connecting devices. In particular, this disclosure relates to tow devices, hitches, and connections for towing item containers behind vehicles, both autonomous and manually guided.

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UNITED STATES POSTAL SERVICE475 L'ENFANT PLAZA #6443 WASHINGTON DC 20260-1135

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Bombaugh, Scott R Burke, US 51 948
Houston, Edward F Bristow, US 25 134
Shiu, Leung Man Gaithersburg, US 17 300
Taylor, Anthony B Stafford, US 8 81

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