Gregory Alan Helton

Address:

511 Leighton St, Ottumwa, IA 52501

VIN:

1G6DW677270141879

Make:

CADILLAC

Model:

STS

Year:

2007

US Patent:

7766362, Aug 3, 2010

Filed:

Jan 5, 2007

Appl. No.:

11/650233

Inventors:

Gregory A. Helton - Marion IA, US
Steven R. Kunert - Cedar Rapids IA, US

Assignee:

SwitchQuick, LLC - Marion IA

International Classification:

A01B 59/041
B60D 1/36
B60D 1/155

US Classification:

280474, 280477, 280493

Abstract:

A secondary trailer hitch is provided by the present invention for allowing the lineal, straight, reverse movement of one or more vehicles in tow behind a prime mover. The secondary trailer hitch includes a housing configured for being connected with a first vehicle being towed. The secondary trailer hitch further includes an arm configured for being connected with the housing. The arm is further configured for being secured against a second vehicle when the housing is connected with the first vehicle. The secondary trailer hitch further includes a securing mechanism connected to the arm. The securing mechanism is configured for allowing a user to secure the arm against the second vehicle and is further configured for allowing a user to disconnect the apparatus from between the first vehicle and the second vehicle when the apparatus is under engagement tension from both the first vehicle and the second vehicle.