Vehicle tow device for wheeled containers

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9789741
SERIAL NO

14849939

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A vehicle tow device for wheeled containers preferably includes a hitch insert, an upright member, at least one support member and at least two retention members. The hitch insert preferably includes a U-shaped cross. The upright member preferably includes a U-shaped cross section and a horizontal flange extending from a top thereof. The hitch insert is attached to the upright member. Each support member includes a top flange and a side flange. Each support member is pivotally engaged with the horizontal flange. Each retention member includes a first retention flange and a second retention flange. Preferably, a bottom of the second retention flange is bent upward, substantially perpendicular to itself to form a non-pivot flange. A top of the second retention flange is bent to an acute angle to form a retention flange. The second retention flange is attached to a side flange of the support member.

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Marling, Kurt D Janesville, US 3 8

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