Patent ID: 8276931
Filing Date: 2012-10-02
Classification: B60D

Abstract:
1. A coupling apparatus, comprising: a base configured to be removably attached to a vehicle in opposite first and second positions, wherein the base comprises opposite first and second end portions; an arm extending from the base and comprising opposite first and second sides; a first tow ball extending from the arm first side and a second tow ball extending from the arm second side, wherein the first tow ball is in an upright orientation when the base is attached to a vehicle in the first position, and wherein the second tow ball is in an upright orientation when the base is attached to a vehicle in the second position; and a retainer assembly removably attachable to the base first end portion and configured to retain an object extending around the first tow ball when the first tow ball is in an upright orientation and removably attachable to the base second end portion and configured to retain an object extending around the second tow ball when the second tow ball is in an upright orientation.