Thumbscrew adjuster for a weight distribution hitch

- Camco Manufacturing, Inc.
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Description

FIG. 1 is a front, top right perspective view of a thumbscrew adjuster for a weight distribution hitch with thumbscrew adjuster uninstalled according to the invention;

FIG. 2 is a front, top right perspective view of a thumbscrew adjuster for a weight distribution hitch with thumbscrew adjuster installed according to the invention;

FIG. 3 is a front elevational view of FIG. 2 according to the invention;

FIG. 4 is a rear elevational view of FIG. 2 according to the invention;

FIG. 5 is a top plan view of FIG. 2 according to the invention;

FIG. 6 is a bottom plan view of FIG. 2 according to the invention; and,

FIG. 7 is a left elevational view of FIG. 2 according to the invention with the right elevational view being a mirror image thereof.

The broken line showing of the slot and holes in FIGS. 1, 2 and 7 is included for the purpose of illustrating environmental use only and forms no part of the claimed design.

Claims

The ornamental design for a thumbscrew adjuster for a weight distribution hitch, as shown and described.

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Patent History
Patent number: D685298
Type: Grant
Filed: Jan 24, 2012
Date of Patent: Jul 2, 2013
Assignee: Camco Manufacturing, Inc. (Greensboro, NC)
Inventors: Christopher H. Waggoner (Greensboro, NC), Jake C. Atwell (Greensboro, NC)
Primary Examiner: Katrina A Betton
Application Number: 29/395,450
Classifications
Current U.S. Class: Draw Element, E.g., Trailer Hitch (D12/162)