# US 11,305,802 B2 · Hand truck easy hitch > Agents: this data is available as JSON from the patentgrep API and MCP server — see https://patentgrep.com/llms.txt - Number: US 11,305,802 B2 - Document ID: US11305802B2 - Status: Granted - Kind: B2 - Application number: 16/727,981 - Filed: 2019-12-27 - Published: 2020-11-19 - Granted: 2022-04-19 - Earliest claimed: 2019-05-15 - Applicants: Steve Winden - Inventors: Steve Winden - Web page: https://patentgrep.com/patent/US11305802B2 ## CPC - B62B 5/0003: {Adaptations for loading in or on a vehicle} - B60D 1/065: {characterised by the hitch mechanism} - B60D 1/52: removably mounted - B62B 1/12: involving parts being adjustable, collapsible, attachable, detachable, or convertible - B60D 2001/005: {for carts, scooters or the like} - B62B 1/10: in which the load is intended to be transferred totally to the wheels - B62B: HAND-PROPELLED VEHICLES, e.g. HAND CARTS OR PERAMBULATORS; SLEDGES (characterised by animal propulsion B62C; propulsion of sledges by driver or engine B62M) - B60D: VEHICLE CONNECTIONS ## Abstract An apparatus for interconnecting a hand truck or dolly to a vehicle receiver or hitch while hauling a heavy load. The apparatus includes a base, an extendable lever arm and a separable intermediary glide. The base couples with the hand truck, the lever arm is extendable from the base, and the intermediary glide interconnects the lever arm to a receiver attached to a vehicle. ## Claims ### Claim 1 An apparatus for connecting a hand truck to a receiver mounted to a vehicle, the apparatus comprising: a base having a hand truck receiving portion; a lever arm extending from the base and having a free end portion extending outward from the base; the free end portion includes a claw wherein the free end portion is adapted to be received within a receiver; and a glide that is separable from the lever arm and receiver, wherein the glide is adapted to be received within the receiver; and further wherein the glide has a pivot member adapted to couple with the claw of the lever arm. ### Claim 2 (depends on 1) The apparatus as recited in claim 1, further including an end portion of the lever arm that is slidingly extendable from the base. ### Claim 3 (depends on 2) The apparatus as recited in claim 2, further including a lever lock coupled to the base and having a first locked position that engages the lever arm and having a second retracted position that disengages the lever arm from the lock. ### Claim 4 (depends on 1) The apparatus as recited in claim 1, further including a storage slot formed in the base and adapted for storing the glide within the base. ### Claim 5 (depends on 1) The apparatus as recited in claim 1, wherein the glide further includes a button ball release that compresses into the glide and actuates outward from the glide when a compressing force is not present. ### Claim 6 (depends on 1) The apparatus as recited in claim 1, further including a hand truck attachment plate that engages a bottom of the base. ### Claim 7 (depends on 1) The apparatus as recited in claim 1, further including wear plates attached to sides of the glide. ### Claim 8 (depends on 1) The apparatus as recited in claim 1, further including wear plates attached to sides of the lever arm. ### Claim 9 (depends on 1) The apparatus as recited in claim 1, wherein the glide further includes an actuable latch having an end portion extending outward from a side of the glide. ### Claim 10 An apparatus for connecting a hand truck to a receiver of a vehicle, the apparatus comprising: a base having a hand truck receiving portion; a lever arm extendable from the base, the lever arm having an end portion slidingly engaged with the base and a free end portion extending outward from the base; the free end portion includes a claw wherein the free end portion is adapted to be received within a receiver; and a glide that is separate from the lever arm and receiver, wherein the glide is adapted to be received within the receiver; the glide having a pivot member adapted to couple with the claw of the lever arm. ### Claim 11 (depends on 10) The apparatus as recited in claim 10, further including a lever lock coupled to the base and having a first locked position that engages the lever arm and having a second extending position that disengages the lever arm from the lock. ### Claim 12 (depends on 10) The apparatus as recited in claim 10, further including a storage slot formed in the base and adapted for storing the glide within the base. ### Claim 13 (depends on 10) The apparatus as recited in claim 10, wherein the glide further includes a compressible button ball release that compresses inward into a hollow portion of the glide. ### Claim 14 (depends on 10) The apparatus as recited in claim 10, further including a hand truck attachment plate that engages a bottom of the base. ### Claim 15 (depends on 10) The apparatus as recited in claim 10, further including wear plates attached to sides of the glide. ### Claim 16 (depends on 10) The apparatus as recited in claim 10, further including wear plates attached to sides of the lever arm. ### Claim 17 (depends on 10) The apparatus as recited in claim 10, wherein the lever arm includes an aperture extending through a sidewall of the lever arm, the aperture adaptable to receive a hitch pin. ### Claim 18 An apparatus for connecting a hand truck to the trailer hitch receiver of a vehicle, the apparatus comprising: a base having a hand truck receiving portion; a lever arm extendable from the base, the lever arm having a rearward end portion slidingly engaged with the base and a free end portion extending outward from the base; the free end portion includes a claw wherein the free end portion is adapted to be received within a trailer hitch receiver; a glide that is separable from the lever arm and trailer hitch receiver, wherein the glide is adapted to be received within the trailer hitch receiver; the glide having a pivot member adapted to couple with the claw of the lever arm; and wherein the glide further includes a compressible button ball release that engages the trailer hitch receiver; and a lever lock coupled to the base and having a first locked position that engages the lever arm and having a second extending position that disengages the lever arm from the lock. ### Claim 19 (depends on 18) The apparatus as recited in claim 18, further including wear plates attached to sides of the glide. ### Claim 20 (depends on 18) The apparatus as recited in claim 18, further including wear plates attached to sides of the lever arm.