Integrated support structure for either a fifth wheel hitch or a gooseneck trailer hitch

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 7828317
APP PUB NO 20090295122A1
SERIAL NO

12183810

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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 receptacles are attached to the body in an array and are aligned with a corresponding plurality of pedestal access openings in the truck bed.

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FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES LLC300 TOWN CENTER DRIVE SUITE 800 DEARBORN MI 48126

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Rawlins, Harry Erle Dearborn, US 1 64
Walesch, Jeffrey A Canton, US 10 75
Withers, Sean Monroe, US 2 124

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