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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Aug. 03, 2010
Filed:
Jan. 05, 2007
Gregory A. Helton, Marion, IA (US);
Steven R. Kunert, Cedar Rapids, IA (US);
Gregory A. Helton, Marion, IA (US);
Steven R. Kunert, Cedar Rapids, IA (US);
SwitchQuick, LLC, Marion, IA (US);
Abstract
A secondary trailer hitch is provided by the present invention for allowing the lineal, straight, reverse movement of one or more vehicles in tow behind a prime mover. The secondary trailer hitch includes a housing configured for being connected with a first vehicle being towed. The secondary trailer hitch further includes an arm configured for being connected with the housing. The arm is further configured for being secured against a second vehicle when the housing is connected with the first vehicle. The secondary trailer hitch further includes a securing mechanism connected to the arm. The securing mechanism is configured for allowing a user to secure the arm against the second vehicle and is further configured for allowing a user to disconnect the apparatus from between the first vehicle and the second vehicle when the apparatus is under engagement tension from both the first vehicle and the second vehicle.