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A ''Trailer light converter'' (TLC) follows an [[color scheme|electrical wiring colour scheme]].<ref name="TrailerJPG"/><ref name="Towpower Patent"/> |
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For example, '''Towpower''', is a patented TLC that is manufactured by [[Reese]].<ref name="Towpower Patent">Government of Canada, Industry Canada, Canadian Intellectual Property Office, Information Branch. ''CIPO - Canadian Trade-marks Database''. [http://strategis.ic.gc.ca/app/cipo/trademarks/search/viewTrademark.do;jsessionid=0000SQjflX4CtT1jEc9mNcCZMTt:1247nfca5?language=eng&fileNumber=0776295&extension=0&startingDocumentIndexOnPage=21 Patent Application # 0776295 & registration # TMA464317]. Industry Canada. 2005-03-23 (Last updated 2008-07-29). Canadian Intellectual Property Office. Accessed 2008-08-04. |
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:'''Note''': The item is labeled on one side, in bold letters, with the registered trademark of "REESE". The other side of the device it labeled with P/N 74729, and "[http://www.google.com/patents?id=64sZAAAAEBAJ&pg=PA1&lpg=PA1&dq=Patent+411829+trailer&source=web&ots=ueoDGV1L2F&sig=xaNgDUKxUyEVkawInY8XW4OVtps&hl=en&sa=X&oi=book_result&resnum=4&ct=result PAT.DES.4 11.829]".(See also {{US Patent|D411829}})</ref> |
:'''Note''': The item is labeled on one side, in bold letters, with the registered trademark of "REESE". The other side of the device it labeled with P/N 74729, and "[http://www.google.com/patents?id=64sZAAAAEBAJ&pg=PA1&lpg=PA1&dq=Patent+411829+trailer&source=web&ots=ueoDGV1L2F&sig=xaNgDUKxUyEVkawInY8XW4OVtps&hl=en&sa=X&oi=book_result&resnum=4&ct=result PAT.DES.4 11.829]".(See also {{US Patent|D411829}})</ref> Its {{US Patent|D411829}} and product packaging describes the aforementioned colour patern. Furhtermore, the other end of this TLC uses a 4-Way flat wire connection.<ref name="TrailerJPG">Trailer Light Converter. USA: Cequent Consumer Products Inc.,(Promotional information with product packaging). See [[:Image:Trailer wiring.JPG|Image:Trailer wiring.JPG]] |
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:'''Note''': The packaging of this device is by Cequent Consumer Products Inc. and states that the trailer light converter was assembled in Mexico. Furthermore the package provides, in English, French and Spanish, clear and "easy to install" instructions for mounting and insulated butt connector.</ref> |
:'''Note''': The packaging of this device is by Cequent Consumer Products Inc. and states that the trailer light converter was assembled in Mexico. Furthermore the package provides, in English, French and Spanish, clear and "easy to install" instructions for mounting and insulated butt connector.</ref> |
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Revision as of 01:48, 5 August 2008
Trailer light converter is the name of an electrical component used for the wiring of a trailer onto the towing vehicle. It is usually necessary because of differences in the wiring of the two vehicles, such as a difference in voltage or the number of wires.
Wiring
A Trailer light converter (TLC) follows an electrical wiring colour scheme.[1][2]
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Electrical Wiring Colour Scheme
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For example, Towpower, is a patented TLC that is manufactured by Reese.[2] Its U.S. patent D411829 and product packaging describes the aforementioned colour patern. Furhtermore, the other end of this TLC uses a 4-Way flat wire connection.[1]
See also
References
- ^ a b Trailer Light Converter. USA: Cequent Consumer Products Inc.,(Promotional information with product packaging). See Image:Trailer wiring.JPG
- Note: The packaging of this device is by Cequent Consumer Products Inc. and states that the trailer light converter was assembled in Mexico. Furthermore the package provides, in English, French and Spanish, clear and "easy to install" instructions for mounting and insulated butt connector.
- ^ a b Government of Canada, Industry Canada, Canadian Intellectual Property Office, Information Branch. CIPO - Canadian Trade-marks Database. Patent Application # 0776295 & registration # TMA464317. Industry Canada. 2005-03-23 (Last updated 2008-07-29). Canadian Intellectual Property Office. Accessed 2008-08-04.
- Note: The item is labeled on one side, in bold letters, with the registered trademark of "REESE". The other side of the device it labeled with P/N 74729, and "PAT.DES.4 11.829".(See also U.S. patent D411829)
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