Pair of elliptical tubes for hitch receiver

- Reese Products, Inc.
Description

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of the pair of elliptical tubes for hitch receiver of the present invention;

FIG. 2 is a rear elevational view thereof;

FIG. 3 is a right side elevational view thereof;

FIG. 4 is a front elevational view thereof;

FIG. 5 is a left side elevational view thereof;

FIG. 6 is a top plan view thereof; and,

FIG. 7 is a bottom plan view thereof.

The showing of the mounting brackets and receiver box in phantom is for illustrative purposes only, and forms no part of the claimed design.

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Other references
  • Sebring Oval Exhaust Muffler Extension Pipe, D&W Autozubehoer 1994 Catalog (German), p. 371, Aug. 1994. GMR Oval Exhaust Muffler Extension Pipe, D&W Autozubehoer 1994 Catalog, p. 392, Aug. 1994. Reese Products, Inc., "1998 Products, Applications & Towing Accessories Catalog," 1st ed., Reese Products, Inc., (Jan. 18, 1998).
Patent History
Patent number: D427118
Type: Grant
Filed: Oct 30, 1998
Date of Patent: Jun 27, 2000
Assignee: Reese Products, Inc. (Elkhart, IN)
Inventors: Richard W. McCoy (Granger, IN), Chad A. McCoige (Mishawaka, IN), Donald L. Pancheri (South Bend, IN), Michael A. Hoopes (White Pigeon, MI)
Primary Examiner: Robert M. Spear
Law Firm: King and Schickli, PLLC
Application Number: 0/95,839
Classifications
Current U.S. Class: Draw Element, E.g., Trailer Hitch (D12/162)
International Classification: 1216;