Vehicle tow device for wheeled containers
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United States of America Patent
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Oct 17, 2017
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Sep 10, 2015
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Oct 7, 2014
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Abstract
A vehicle tow device for wheeled containers preferably includes a hitch insert, an upright member, at least one support member and at least two retention members. The hitch insert preferably includes a U-shaped cross. The upright member preferably includes a U-shaped cross section and a horizontal flange extending from a top thereof. The hitch insert is attached to the upright member. Each support member includes a top flange and a side flange. Each support member is pivotally engaged with the horizontal flange. Each retention member includes a first retention flange and a second retention flange. Preferably, a bottom of the second retention flange is bent upward, substantially perpendicular to itself to form a non-pivot flange. A top of the second retention flange is bent to an acute angle to form a retention flange. The second retention flange is attached to a side flange of the support member.
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International Classification(s)
- 2015 Application Filing Year
- B60D Class
- 167 Applications Filed
- 144 Patents Issued To-Date
- 86.23 % Issued To-Date
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- 5 Citation Count
- B60D Class
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