Dual-attachment system for a sway control hitch

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 8628107
APP PUB NO 20110156372A1
SERIAL NO

12829230

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A trailer hitch system for equalizing trailer loads and reducing trailer sway. The trailer hitch system may include spring bars that may be attached to a hitch head using a trunnion style connection. The spring bars may be attached to the trailer using rigid brackets that reduce swinging of the spring bars. The rigid brackets having a plurality of contact points may include an upward extending portion for attaching to the trailer tongue, and a lateral extending portion for receiving the spring bars thereupon. The rigid brackets may include a spacing member and an attachment member.

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DEXTER AXLE COMPANY LLC2900 INDUSTRIAL PARKWAY EAST ELKHART IN 46516

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Anderson, Jed Provo, US 8 90
Conger, Raymond L Orem, US 3 15
Harper, Jason Robert Provo, US 6 40
Jones, Joshua A Provo, US 8 30

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