Flexible protective shield for trailer hitch

Description

FIG. 1 is a front perspective view of a flexible, protective shield for trailer hitch, showing my design, the rear perspective view being identical thereto;

FIG. 2 is a top plan view thereof;

FIG. 3 is a bottom plan view thereof;

FIG. 4 is a left side elevation view thereof; and,

FIG. 5 is a right side elevation view thereof, being a mirror image of the left side elevation view, the front and rear elevation views being mirror images of the left and right side elevation views.

The surface(s) or portion(s) of the article not shown in the drawing or described in the specification form(s) no part of the claimed design.

Claims

The ornamental design for a flexible protective shield for trailer hitch, as shown and described.

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Inventors:	Robinson; James R. (Whittier, CA)
Appl. No.:	D/093,287
Filed:	September 8, 1998

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Current U.S. Class:	D12/162; D9/439; D9/455
Current International Class:	1216
Field of Search:	;D12/162,400 ;D8/400,499 ;D9/439,455 ;D23/260 ;138/89,89.1,89.4 ;224/924 ;256/66,DIG.5 ;280/495,506,507,511 ;293/122

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References Cited [Referenced By]

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U.S. Patent Documents

D352889	November 1994	Crwother et al.
D372892	August 1996	McCoy et al.
D396407	July 1998	Jennings et al.
D409960	May 1999	Young
5072962	December 1991	Webb
5149122	September 1992	Helber
5184840	February 1993	Edwards
5203194	April 1993	Marquardt
5277448	January 1994	Colibert
5431425	July 1995	Klinkman
5560631	October 1996	Salvo
5593172	January 1997	Breslin
5620198	April 1997	Borchers
5695204	December 1997	Ford
5839744	November 1998	Marks
5850959	December 1998	Miller

Other References

Caplugs Series FC & FP Caps, pp. 33 & 34, respectively, Caplugs Catalog, Oct. 1, 1974. . Niagara Square Caps, Niagara Plastics Co. Parts & Price List, p. 36, Aug. 1977. . Plastiglide Square Cap Style A, Plastiglide Catalog #5D, p. 21, Aug. 1983..

Primary Examiner: Spear; Robert M.
Attorney, Agent or Firm: Krawitz; Willie