Patent ID: 7823942
Filing Date: 2010-11-02
Classification: B60D,F16G,Y10T

Abstract:
1. A towing accessory for use in connection with a chain having a plurality of links, said towing accessory comprising an elongate body having a first end and a second end, said elongate body further comprising: (a) a central hole that is configured and sized so that adjacent links of the chain may pass therethrough; (b) a first slot that extends from the central hole towards the first end, said first slot being configured and sized so that a chain may be locked therein; (c) a second slot that extends from the central hole towards the second end, said second slot being configured and sized so that a chain may be locked therein; (d) a J-hook at the first end of the body, said J-hook having a hook portion that extends away from the elongate body from an attachment point that is located adjacent to said elongate body; (e) a T-hook at the second end of the elongate body, said T-hook extending away from the elongate body and terminating in a T-cross; wherein the J-hook and the T-hook are located and arranged so that a line between the attachment point of the J-hook and the T-cross of the T-hook will pass through the central hole.