Patent ID: 7967320
Filing Date: 2011-06-28
Classification: B60D

Abstract:
1. An apparatus for attaching to a trailer hitch system, said trailer hitch system comprising a spring bar for equalizing trailer loads and reducing trailer sway, said apparatus comprising: a jacket for being removably attachable to a bracket for joining said spring bar to a trailer tongue, said jacket comprising: wherein said contact surface is configured for altering movement of said spring bar with respect to said bracket; said apparatus further comprising at least one stop for holding the jacket on the bracket; wherein said opening of said jacket is defined between said first side wall and said second side wall; wherein said at least one stop comprises a first stop and a second stop positioned on opposite sides of said jacket adjacent to said opening of said jacket, said first stop projecting from said first side wall towards said second side wall, and said second stop projecting from said second side wall towards said first side wall; wherein said slot starting on an end of said top wall of said jacket opposite said opening of said jacket and extending toward and above an opening of said bracket; wherein said top wall comprises a thickness from said upper surface of said too wall to a lower surface of said top wall, wherein said thickness of said top wall is less than a thickness of said jacket at said first side wall and said second side wall; wherein said top wall comprises a tapered edge at an end of said top wall adjacent to said opening of said jacket.