Thumbscrew adjuster for a weight distribution hitch

Description

FIG. 1 is a front, top right perspective view of a thumbscrew adjuster for a weight distribution hitch with thumbscrew adjuster uninstalled according to the invention;

FIG. 2 is a front, top right perspective view of a thumbscrew adjuster for a weight distribution hitch with thumbscrew adjuster installed according to the invention;

FIG. 3 is a front elevational view of FIG. 2 according to the invention;

FIG. 4 is a rear elevational view of FIG. 2 according to the invention;

FIG. 5 is a top plan view of FIG. 2 according to the invention;

FIG. 6 is a bottom plan view of FIG. 2 according to the invention; and,

FIG. 7 is a left elevational view of FIG. 2 according to the invention with the right elevational view being a mirror image thereof.

The broken line showing of the slot and holes in FIGS. 1, 2 and 7 is included for the purpose of illustrating environmental use only and forms no part of the claimed design.

Claims

CLAIM The ornamental design for a thumbscrew adjuster for a weight distribution hitch, as shown and described.

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Inventors:	Waggoner; Christopher H. (Greensboro, NC), Atwell; Jake C. (Greensboro, NC)
Applicant:	Name City State Country Type Waggoner; Christopher H. Atwell; Jake C. Greensboro Greensboro NC NC US US
Assignee:	Camco Manufacturing, Inc. (Greensboro, NC)
Appl. No.:	D/395,450
Filed:	January 24, 2012

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Current U.S. Class:	D12/162
Current International Class:	1216
Field of Search:	;D12/162,159,160,161 ;56/DIG.14 ;37/399 ;280/406.2,407,407.1,408,411.1,416.1,416.2,416.3,418,418.1,433,434,435,441.1,441.2,455.1,456.1,480,493,504,507,508 ;224/42.11,42.12,401,412,413,488,494,500-501,519,537 ;135/88.05 ;150/166

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Other References

Ref. No. 1, Photo of Blue Ox SwayPro, from the BlueOx website (www.blueox.us), Jun. 3, 2011, 1 Page. cited by applicant.

Primary Examiner: Betton; Katrina A