Patents Assigned to Putnam Manufacturing
  • Combined bumper and receiver trailer hitch assembly
    Patent number: 4738464
    Abstract: A combined receiver trailer hitch and bumper assembly (10) is described. The assembly includes a receiver (11) and bar (12) attached to first extensions (18) to be secured to a frame (102) as in a conventional trailer hitch. End portions (16) on an angle plate (15) and second extensions (19) forward of the first extensions removeably support bumpers (20). The assembly allows easy replacement of the bumpers and an aesthetically pleasing appearance to the trailer hitch.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 26, 1987
    Date of Patent: April 19, 1988
    Assignee: Putnam Manufacturing
    Inventor: Rex D. Putnam