Brake controller for towed vehicles

Description

FIG. 1 is a top, front and side perspective view of a brake controller for towed vehicles showing my new design;

FIG. 2 is a front view thereof;

FIG. 3 is a right side elevational view thereof;

FIG. 4 is a rear 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.

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Patent History
Patent number: D434392
Type: Grant
Filed: Sep 23, 1999
Date of Patent: Nov 28, 2000
Assignee: Tekonsha Engineering Company (Tekonsha, MI)
Inventor: Jason A. Reichard (Scotts, MI)
Primary Examiner: Melody N. Brown
Law Firm: Price, Heneveld, Cooper, DeWitt & Litton
Application Number: 0/111,249
Classifications
Current U.S. Class: Toggle, Lever Or Rocker Operated (D13/169); Instrument Panel Or Element Thereof (D12/192)
International Classification: 1303;