US3857575A
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Security trailer hitching post
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1973-12-28
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Granted: 1974-12-31
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Expires: 1993-12-28
Abstract
Abstract Disclosed is a telescoping trailer hitching post having a ball coupling member at its upper end for coupling engagement with a coupling socket at the front end of a trailer tongue, a pair of rings welded to opposite sides of the post, a chain anchored at its one end to one of the rings and adapted to be wrapped around the trailer tongue and locked by means of a padlock to the one or to the opposite ring to prevent theft of the trailer. A ground receptacle is anchored in concrete with its upper end flush with the surface of the ground, and the post is telescoped within the receptacle between a completely housed position within the receptacle and a raised position above the ground. A pair of vertically spaced discs are provided near the bottom end of the post, for cooperative engagement with a vertical key welded to the inside of the receptacle adjacent its top edge to support the post in the raised position and to prevent the post from being pulled out of the receptacle.
Inventors
- 👤 J Lee
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 15:03
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60D; B60D1/00; B60D1/58; B60D1/66
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 11
Claim 1
Independent Claim
190 words
A telescoping hitching post assembly device comprising a fixed ground receptacle, a post member adapted to be completely housed within the receptacle or to be withdrawn from the receptacle for attachment to a tongue portion of a trailer for boats or the like, coating means carried by the post member and receptacle for retaining the post member secured to tHe receptacle when in the withdrawn position, means carried at the top of the post member for ready attachment to a complementary member carried by the trailer tongue, and other means for securing the trailer to the post member to prevent theft, said post member being provided with a pair of spaced discs near the bottom thereof and the receptacle is provided with an internal rib, the upper of said discs being provided with a slot to permit the discs to pass the rib when the rib and slot are in alignment, and the lower of said discs being adapted to engage the rib to prevent complete removal of the post member from the receptacle when the post member is in raised position, said discs and rib comprising said coacting means.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
190 words
A telescoping hitching post assembly device comprising a fixed ground receptacle, a post member adapted to be completely housed within the receptacle or to be withdrawn from the receptacle for attachment to a tongue portion of a trailer for boats or the like, coating means carried by the post member and receptacle for retaining the post member secured to tHe receptacle when in the withdrawn position, means carried at the top of the post member for ready attachment to a complementary member carried by the trailer tongue, and other means for securing the trailer to the post member to prevent theft, said post member being provided with a pair of spaced discs near the bottom thereof and the receptacle is provided with an internal rib, the upper of said discs being provided with a slot to permit the discs to pass the rib when the rib and slot are in alignment, and the lower of said discs being adapted to engage the rib to prevent complete removal of the post member from the receptacle when the post member is in raised position, said discs and rib comprising said coacting means.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
22 words
A telescoping hitching post assembly device as set forth in claim 1 wherein the other means includes a chain hitch or loop.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
54 words
A device as set forth in claim 1 wherein the other means includes a pair of rings secured to opposite sides of the upper portion of the post member and a chain secured at its opposite ends to said rings and including an intermediate chain hitch or loop portion connected to said tongue portion.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
15 words
A device as set forth in claim 1 wherein the other means includes a padlock.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
37 words
A device as set forth in claim 1 wherein the post member is provided at its upper end with a ball member adapted to readily and releasably engage a complementary socket member carried by the trailer tongue.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
22 words
The device as set forth in claim 1 wherein the ground receptacle is perforated to permit any accumulated moisture to escape therefrom.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
30 words
A device as set forth in claim 1 wherein the ground receptacle is provided with a hinged cover to prevent entry of water when the hitching post is housed therein.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
242 words
A telescoping hitching post assembly device comprising a fixed ground receptacle, a post member adapted to be completely housed within the receptacle or to be withdrawn from the receptacle for attachment to a tongue portion of a trailer for boats or the like, coacting means carried by the post member and receptacle for retaining the post member secured to the receptacle when in the withdrawn position, ball means carried at the top of the post member for ready attachment to a complementary member carried by the trailer tongue, and other means for securing the trailer to the post member to prevent theft, said post member being provided with a pair of spaced discs near the bottom thereof and the receptacle being provided with an internal rib, the upper of said discs being provided with a slot to permit the discs to pass the rib when the rib and slot are in alignment, and the lower of said discs being adapted to engage the rib to prevent complete removal of the post member from the receptacle when the post member is in raised position, said other means comprising a pair of rings secured to opposite sides of the upper portion of the post member and a chain secured at its opposite ends to said rings and including an intermediate chain hitch or loop portion connected to said tongue portion, and padlock means securing one end of said chain to one of said rings.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
242 words
A telescoping hitching post assembly device comprising a fixed ground receptacle, a post member adapted to be completely housed within the receptacle or to be withdrawn from the receptacle for attachment to a tongue portion of a trailer for boats or the like, coacting means carried by the post member and receptacle for retaining the post member secured to the receptacle when in the withdrawn position, ball means carried at the top of the post member for ready attachment to a complementary member carried by the trailer tongue, and other means for securing the trailer to the post member to prevent theft, said post member being provided with a pair of spaced discs near the bottom thereof and the receptacle being provided with an internal rib, the upper of said discs being provided with a slot to permit the discs to pass the rib when the rib and slot are in alignment, and the lower of said discs being adapted to engage the rib to prevent complete removal of the post member from the receptacle when the post member is in raised position, said other means comprising a pair of rings secured to opposite sides of the upper portion of the post member and a chain secured at its opposite ends to said rings and including an intermediate chain hitch or loop portion connected to said tongue portion, and padlock means securing one end of said chain to one of said rings.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
22 words
The device as set forth in claim 8 wherein the ground receptacle is perforated to permit any accumulated moisture to escape therefrom.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1977-12-30 | 1978-07-01 | 1978-12-31 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-12-30 | 1982-07-01 | 1982-12-31 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-12-30 | 1986-07-01 | 1986-12-31 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |