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Class Information
Number: 280/480
Name: Land vehicles > Wheeled > Articulated vehicle > Tow ropes, chains, etc.
Description: Devices in which the draft connection between the vehicles is capable of transmitting tension forces, but is incapable of transmitting compression forces between the vehicles.


Sub-classes under this class:

Class Number Class Name Patents
280/480.1 With particular storage for retracted position 16


Patents under this class:
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Patent Number Title Of Patent Date Issued
7614637 Refuse container hitching device Nov. 10, 2009
7527278 Method for securing axle to frame for non-self propelled transport May. 5, 2009
7306253 Automotive coupling device Dec. 11, 2007
7267354 Towing device Sep. 11, 2007
7021644 Towing strap Apr. 4, 2006
6752412 Biased cable mechanism for trailer hitches Jun. 22, 2004
6712379 Lifting and towing device and method of using same Mar. 30, 2004
6644679 Towing attachment and method Nov. 11, 2003
6572132 Biased cable mechanism for trailer hitches Jun. 3, 2003
6474676 Universal tow bar Nov. 5, 2002
6467790 Restraint harness Oct. 22, 2002
6349960 Tow line connector Feb. 26, 2002
6270100 Device for coupling bicycles in tandem Aug. 7, 2001
6241296 Snowmobile extricating apparatus and method Jun. 5, 2001
6092826 Tow strap apparatus Jul. 25, 2000
6050587 Pulling arrangement having a guide element Apr. 18, 2000
6024373 Means for attaching a safety chain Feb. 15, 2000
5967539 Trail safe system Oct. 19, 1999
5938227 Winch driven ball joint hitch guidance system Aug. 17, 1999
5918896 Self locking chain device Jul. 6, 1999
5846047 Motorcycle loading apparatus Dec. 8, 1998
5732967 Safety chain for towed vehicles Mar. 31, 1998
5597198 Front body structure for motor vehicle Jan. 28, 1997
5564766 J-hook for towing vehicles Oct. 15, 1996
5476280 Retractable towing system Dec. 19, 1995
5405160 Trailer hitch attachment apparatus Apr. 11, 1995
5401070 Article for pulling a child's toy Mar. 28, 1995
5362084 Cable carrier for vehicle hitch Nov. 8, 1994
5350186 Towline reel attachable to a trailer hitch receptacle Sep. 27, 1994
5350184 Bicycle tow-bar for wheelchairs Sep. 27, 1994
5308101 Elastically retractable automobile towing strap May. 3, 1994
5279432 Temporary drawbar replacement strap and method Jan. 18, 1994
5272986 Towing swivel for pipe inspection or other vehicle Dec. 28, 1993
5118127 Hitch device for interconnecting mobile apparatus in tandem Jun. 2, 1992
5009445 Trailer hitch cable puller Apr. 23, 1991
4975543 Energy-absorbing towline with embedded electrical conductors and drogue deployment system including same Dec. 4, 1990
4913454 Hoisting and towing bracket for vehicle Apr. 3, 1990
4768803 Jointed tow bar Sep. 6, 1988
4757871 Recreational vehicle Jul. 19, 1988
4746137 Towing apparatus May. 24, 1988
4730180 Hose payout alarm system Mar. 8, 1988
4718690 Tow line Jan. 12, 1988
4641597 Tow apparatus and method of installation Feb. 10, 1987
4635953 Tow cable with bracket and storage means Jan. 13, 1987
4561375 Tow apparatus and method of installation Dec. 31, 1985
4527812 Crossbeam support pad for towable vehicle Jul. 9, 1985
4431212 Jacking point structure Feb. 14, 1984
4426908 Elastic tension member Jan. 24, 1984
4426100 Automotive vehicle tow device Jan. 17, 1984
4405144 Self aligning truck trailer Sep. 20, 1983

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