Tow Bar Recess Holes Protection Cover Device
OwnerYvan Houleinventor
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Abstract
A protective cap device is disclosed that covers recessed areas on a vehicle used for accommodating RV tow bars during flat towing. The cap device features a circular first end and a generally rectilinear second end connected by cylindrical members. When inserted into a recess hole of the vehicle, the cap device provides a secure seal, preventing the entry of water, snow, road salt, rust, and debris into the hole. The rectilinear second end ensures a stable engagement with the recess hole's interior, even under sudden braking. The cap device is easily inserted and removed, simplifying the process of attaching and detaching tow bars. Additionally, the cap device has oil-absorbing properties which prevents rusting of the tow bar during towing operations.
Claims20
A flat tow recess hole protective cap comprising:
- a protective recess hole cap having a one-piece structure including a circular first end, a generally rectilinear second end, a first cylindrical member extending from a bottom surface of said circular first end to a second cylindrical member;
- wherein said second cylindrical member extending between said bottom surface of said first cylindrical member and a top end of said generally rectilinear second end;
- wherein said first cylindrical member having a first length and said second cylindrical member having a second length;
- wherein said first length of said first cylindrical member from six to twelve times said second length of said second cylindrical member;
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- further wherein said hole cap is a protective cover for covering a recessed area used for accommodating an RV tow bar on a vehicle.
A flat tow recess hole protective cap comprising:
- a protective recess hole cap having a one-piece structure including a first end, a generally rectilinear second end, a first cylindrical member extending from a bottom surface of said first end to a second cylindrical member;
- wherein said first end having a generally circular shape including a circular top surface with a top diameter and a bottom surface with a bottom diameter;
- wherein said top diameter is less than said bottom diameter;
- wherein said first end having a tapered shape between said top surface and said bottom surface;
- wherein said first end providing a grip for a user to hold said hole cap;
- wherein said second cylindrical member extending between said bottom surface of said first cylindrical member and a top end of said generally rectilinear second end;
- wherein said first cylindrical member having a first length and said second cylindrical member having a second length;
- wherein said first length of said first cylindrical member from six to twelve times said second length of said second cylindrical member;
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- further wherein said hole cap is a protective cover for covering a recessed area used for accommodating an RV tow bar on a vehicle.
A method of protecting flat tow recessed areas, the method comprising the steps of:
- providing a pair of protective hole caps;
- wherein each said hole cap having a first end, a generally rectilinear second end, a first cylindrical member extending from a bottom surface of said first end to a second cylindrical member;
- wherein said first end having a generally circular shape including a circular top surface with a top diameter and a bottom surface with a bottom diameter;
- wherein said top diameter is less than said bottom diameter;
- wherein said first end having a tapered shape between said top surface and said bottom surface;
- wherein said second cylindrical member extending between said bottom surface of said first cylindrical member and a top end of said generally rectilinear second end;
- wherein said first cylindrical member having a first length and said second cylindrical member having a second length;
- wherein said first length is greater than said second length;
- holding said first end as a grip for a user to insert and remove said hole cap from a recessed area of a vehicle;
- inserting each said hole cap into a respective recessed area of the vehicle when the vehicle in not being towed;
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- removing each said hole cap from the respective recessed area of the vehicle for accommodating an RV tow bar when the vehicle is being towed.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.