Integrated support structure for either a fifth wheel hitch or a gooseneck trailer hitch
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Sep 14, 2010
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Jun 23, 2009
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Abstract
An integrated support structure apparatus is provided for attaching either a fifth wheel trailer hitch or a gooseneck trailer hitch to a truck bed. The integrated support structure comprises an H-shaped body that is attached to at least one truck frame rail below the truck bed. A gooseneck ball receiver is attached to a central portion of the body and aligned with a gooseneck opening in the truck bed. A plurality of mounting pads are formed integrally as part of a plurality of end inserts that are assembled to the body.
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- 15 United States
- 10 France
- 8 Japan
- 7 China
- 5 Korea
- 2 Other
Patent Owner(s)
Patent Owner | Address | |
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FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES LLC | 330 TOWN CENTER DRIVE DEARBORN MI 48126 |
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- 2009 Application Filing Year
- B60F Class
- 14 Applications Filed
- 5 Patents Issued To-Date
- 35.72 % Issued To-Date
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Inventor Name | Address | # of filed Patents | Total Citations |
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Withers, Sean | Monroe, US | 2 | 124 |
# of filed Patents : 2 Total Citations : 124 |
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- 60 Citation Count
- B60F Class
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