Ball hitch safety device

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Description

FIG. 1 is a side perspective view of the device.

FIG. 2 is a side perspective view of the device of FIG. 1.

FIG. 3 is a rear perspective of the device of FIG. 1.

FIG. 4 is a bottom view of the device of FIG. 1; and,

FIG. 5 is a top view of the device of FIG. 1.

Claims

The ornamental design for a ball hitch safety device, as shown and described.

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Patent History
Patent number: D740183
Type: Grant
Filed: Sep 18, 2014
Date of Patent: Oct 6, 2015
Assignee: TOWSAFE, INC. (Culman, AL)
Inventor: William G. Troutman (Cullman, AL)
Primary Examiner: Katrina A Betton
Application Number: 29/502,678
Classifications
Current U.S. Class: Draw Element, E.g., Trailer Hitch (D12/162)