Drop bar for a trailer hitch

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Description

FIG. 1 is a front perspective view of a drop bar for a trailer hitch, showing my new design in a state of use;

FIG. 2 is a front perspective view thereof;

FIG. 3 is a rear perspective view thereof;

FIG. 4 is a left-side, elevational view thereof, the right-side being a mirror image thereof;

FIG. 5 is a rear, elevational view thereof;

FIG. 6 is a front elevational view thereof;

FIG. 7 is a top, plan view thereof; and,

FIG. 8 is a bottom, plan view thereof.

The broken line circles on the claimed horizontal bar in FIGS. 1-4 illustrate portions of the drop bar for a trailer hitch and form no part of the claimed design. The broken lines showing a trailer hitch in FIG. 1 depict environmental structure that forms no part of the claimed design.

Claims

The ornamental design for a drop bar for a trailer hitch, as shown and described.

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Other references
  • Photographs of admitted prior art: Cequent Hitch Drop Bar; On sale in the United States of America prior to Sep. 18, 2018 (See Exhibit Al and A2). Sold by Cequent Peformance Products, Inc.
  • Photographs of admitted prior art: Husky Liners Drop Bar; On sale in the United States of America prior to Sep. 18, 2018 (See Exhibit B1 and B2). Sold by Husky Liners, Inc. Currenity offered for sale at https://www.ebay.com/b/Husky-Liners-Car-Truck-Towing-Hauling/33653/bn_21008096.
  • Photographs of admitted prior art: Fastway Trailer Products Drop Bar; on sale in the United States of America prior to Sep. 18, 2018 (See Exhibit Cl and C2). Sold by Progress Mfg. Inc. Currently offered for sale on etrailer.com at https://www.etrailer.com/Trailer-Hitch-Ball-Mount/B-and-W/BWTS10048B.html?feed=npn&gclid=CjwKCAiAp4KCBhB6EiwAxRxbpIJQAjVtrb81UekAFeyovn0mVhicgCJVIIOjOyYVaKJ5V9kKN7sWIuxoCep8QAvD_BwE.
  • Photographs of admitted prior art: B & W Trailer Hitches Drop Bar; on sale in the United States of America prior to Sep. 18, 2018 (See Exhibit D1 and D2). Sold by B&W Custom Truck Beds, Inc. Currenity offered for sale at https://www.etrailer.com/Trailer-Hitch-Ball-Mount/B-and-W/BWTS10048B.html?feed=npn&gclid=CjwKCAiAp4KCBhB6EiwAxRxbpIJQAjVtrb81UekAFeyovn0mVhKgCJVIIOjOyYVaKJ5V9kKN7sWIuxoCep8QAvD_BwE.
Patent History
Patent number: D922913
Type: Grant
Filed: Jan 31, 2020
Date of Patent: Jun 22, 2021
Assignee: B & W Custom Truck Beds, Inc. (Humboldt, KS)
Inventor: Joseph W. Works (Humboldt, KS)
Primary Examiner: Susan E Krakower
Assistant Examiner: Jerry Shiuan-Hua Hsu
Application Number: 29/722,744
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