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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jan. 06, 2009
Filed:
Jul. 26, 2006
Applicants:
Walter Hill Pratt, Portland, OR (US);
Napolyon Isikbay, Hillsboro, OR (US);
Inventors:
Walter Hill Pratt, Portland, OR (US);
Napolyon Isikbay, Hillsboro, OR (US);
Assignee:
Daimler Trucks North America LLC, Portland, OR (US);
Attorney:
Primary Examiner:
Assistant Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
B60D 1/18 (2006.01);
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
Abstract
In one embodiment a detachable tow hook assembly comprises a housing defining a passageway for detachably receiving a locking end portion of a tow hook for use in towing a vehicle. Desirably, the tow hook is inserted and rotated to a locking position for retention in place during towing of a vehicle without requiring fasteners or any retaining pins to retain the tow hook in place. Exemplary configurations for tow hooks, tow hook locking portions and tow hook receiving housings are disclosed.