Drop bar for a trailer hitch

Description

FIG. 1 is a front perspective view of a drop bar for a trailer hitch, showing my new design in a state of use;

FIG. 2 is a front perspective view thereof;

FIG. 3 is a rear perspective view thereof;

FIG. 4 is a left-side, elevational view thereof, the right-side being a mirror image thereof;

FIG. 5 is a rear, elevational view thereof;

FIG. 6 is a front elevational view thereof;

FIG. 7 is a top, plan view thereof; and,

FIG. 8 is a bottom, plan view thereof.

The broken line circles on the claimed horizontal bar in FIGS. 1-4 illustrate portions of the drop bar for a trailer hitch and form no part of the claimed design. The broken lines showing a trailer hitch in FIG. 1 depict environmental structure that forms no part of the claimed design.

Claims

CLAIM The ornamental design for a drop bar for a trailer hitch, as shown and described.

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Inventors:	Works; Joseph W. (Humboldt, KS)
Applicant:	Name City State Country Type B & W Custom Truck Beds, Inc. Humboldt KS US
Assignee:	B & W Custom Truck Beds, Inc. (Humboldt, KS)
Appl. No.:	D/722,744
Filed:	January 31, 2020

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Current U.S. Class:	D12/162
Current International Class:	1216
Field of Search:	;D12/159,160,161,162

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References Cited [Referenced By]

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U.S. Patent Documents

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Other References

Photographs of admitted prior art: Cequent Hitch Drop Bar; On sale in the United States of America prior to Sep. 18, 2018 (See Exhibit Al and A2). Sold by Cequent Peformance Products, Inc. cited by applicant . Photographs of admitted prior art: Husky Liners Drop Bar; On sale in the United States of America prior to Sep. 18, 2018 (See Exhibit B1 and B2). Sold by Husky Liners, Inc. Currenity offered for sale at https://www.ebay.com/b/Husky-Liners-Car-Truck-Towing-Hauling/33653/bn_210- 08096. cited by applicant . Photographs of admitted prior art: Fastway Trailer Products Drop Bar; on sale in the United States of America prior to Sep. 18, 2018 (See Exhibit Cl and C2). Sold by Progress Mfg. Inc. Currently offered for sale on etrailer.com at https://www.etrailer.com/Trailer-Hitch-Ball-Mount/B-and-W/BWTS10048B.html- ?feed=npn&gclid=CjwKCAiAp4KCBhB6EiwAxRxbpIJQAjVtrb81UekAFeyovn0mVhicgCJVII- OjOyYVaKJ5V9kKN7sWIuxoCep8QAvD_BwE. cited by applicant . Photographs of admitted prior art: B & W Trailer Hitches Drop Bar; on sale in the United States of America prior to Sep. 18, 2018 (See Exhibit D1 and D2). Sold by B&W Custom Truck Beds, Inc. Currenity offered for sale at https://www.etrailer.com/Trailer-Hitch-Ball-Mount/B-and-W/BWTS10048B.h- tml?feed=npn&gclid=CjwKCAiAp4KCBhB6EiwAxRxbpIJQAjVtrb81UekAFeyovn0mVhKgCJV- IIOjOyYVaKJ5V9kKN7sWIuxoCep8QAvD_BwE. cited by applicant.

Primary Examiner: Krakower; Susan E
Assistant Examiner: Hsu; Jerry Shiuan-Hua
Attorney, Agent or Firm: Erickson Kernell IP, LLC Erickson; Kent R.