Other ornamental aspects of the folding ball hitch are described and claimed in U.S. patent application Ser. No. 29/376,935, filed on even date herewith, incorporated herein by reference. Utilitarian aspects of the folding ball hitch are described and claimed in U.S. patent application Ser. No. 12/904,479, filed on even date herewith, incorporated herein by reference.
FIGS. 1 and 2 are top and bottom perspective views of a tubular underside portion of a folding ball hitch showing my new design, both shown in the extended position. The ornamental appearance of the tubular underside portion remains identical when the folding ball hitch is in the folded position.
FIG. 3 is a left side view showing the tubular underside portion of the folding ball hitch of FIGS. 1 and 2.
FIG. 4 is rear view of the tubular underside portion of the folding ball hitch of FIGS. 1-3.
FIG. 5 is a right side view of the tubular underside portion of the folding ball hitch of FIGS. 1-4.
FIG. 6 is a bottom view of the tubular underside portion of the folding ball hitch of FIGS. 1-5.
FIG. 7 is a top view of the tubular underside portion of the folding ball hitch of FIGS. 1-6.
FIG. 8 is a cross-sectional view of the tubular underside portion of the folding ball hitch, taken along lines 8-8 in FIG. 7.
FIG. 9 is a front side view of the tubular underside portion of the folding ball hitch of FIGS. 1-8.
FIG. 10 is a cross-sectional view of the tubular underside portion of the folding ball hitch, taken along lines 10-10 in FIG. 7; and,
FIG. 11 is a cross-sectional view of the tubular underside portion of the folding ball hitch, taken along lines 11-11 in FIG. 7.
The dashed lines are intended to show the environment of use of the tubular underside portion of the folding ball hitch and do not form a part of the claimed design.
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