Flexible protective shield for trailer hitch

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Description

FIG. 1 is a front perspective view of a flexible, protective shield for trailer hitch, showing my design, the rear perspective view being identical thereto;

FIG. 2 is a top plan view thereof;

FIG. 3 is a bottom plan view thereof;

FIG. 4 is a left side elevation view thereof; and,

FIG. 5 is a right side elevation view thereof, being a mirror image of the left side elevation view, the front and rear elevation views being mirror images of the left and right side elevation views.

The surface(s) or portion(s) of the article not shown in the drawing or described in the specification form(s) no part of the claimed design.

Referenced Cited
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Other references
  • Caplugs Series FC & FP Caps, pp. 33 & 34, respectively, Caplugs Catalog, Oct. 1, 1974. Niagara Square Caps, Niagara Plastics Co. Parts & Price List, p. 36, Aug. 1977. Plastiglide Square Cap Style A, Plastiglide Catalog #5D, p. 21, Aug. 1983.
Patent History
Patent number: D425833
Type: Grant
Filed: Sep 8, 1998
Date of Patent: May 30, 2000
Inventor: James R. Robinson (Whittier, CA)
Primary Examiner: Robert M. Spear
Attorney: Willie Krawitz
Application Number: 0/93,287
Classifications
Current U.S. Class: Draw Element, E.g., Trailer Hitch (D12/162); D9/439; D9/455
International Classification: 1216;