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Trailer check

  • US 20080265904A1
  • Filed: 04/21/2008
  • Published: 10/30/2008
  • Est. Priority Date: 04/27/2007
  • Status: Abandoned Application
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1. An apparatus for checking lights on a tow trailer prior to connecting such tow trailer to a tow vehicle, said apparatus comprising:

  • (a) a substantially hollow portable housing member having each of a predetermined shape and a predetermined size and formed of a predetermined material, said portable housing member including;

    (i) a turn signal switch, a first portion of said turn signal switch disposed in said housing member and a second portion disposed on said housing member for checking a status of such turn signals on such trailer;

    (ii) a brake light switch, a first portion of said brake light switch disposed in said housing member and a second portion disposed on said housing member for checking a status of such brake lights on such trailer;

    (iii) a tail light switch, a first portion of said tail light switch disposed in said housing member and a second portion disposed on said housing member for checking a status of tail lights on such trailer; and

    (iv) a switch member, a first portion of said switch member disposed in said housing member and a second portion disposed on said housing member for one of turning said portable member on and off;

    (b) a power source disposed in said housing member for providing power to said turn signal switch, said brake light switch, said tail light switch and said switch member;

    (c) a communication means disposed in said housing member and engageable with each of said power source, said turn signal switch, said brake light switch, said tail light switch and said switch means for providing electrical communication therein; and

    (d) a connection means engageable with said communication means and disposed on said housing member for connecting said housing member to a universal wiring harness of such trailer.

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