Patent ID: 6164896
Filing Date: 2000-12-26
Classification: B60R,B65F

Abstract:
A trash container lifting and transporting device for use in conjunction with a conventional receiver type trailer hitch comprising:a connector that operatively engages the receiver of the trailer hitch;a height adjustable vertical member mounted on said connector;an arm having a first end and a second end pivotally mounted on the upper portion of said vertical member;a trash container engaging bracket mounted on the first end of the pivotable arm;a counter balance spring mounted on the second end of the pivotable arm opposite the trash container engaging bracket;a manipulating arm fixedly secured to the pivotable arm; andmeans for locking the pivotable arm in a pivoted lower position and a pivoted upper position whereby a trash container can be moved into a position to engage the container bracket and the manipulating arm used to pivot the pivotable arm to raise the trash container prior to locking the pivotable arm in the upper position for transport to a collection location.