Sliding hitch assembly capture plate

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 8672340
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13037003

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The present invention provides a capture plate for preventing rotation between a trailer and a hitch assembly. The hitch assembly mounts on a vehicle, and is preferably a sliding hitch assembly. The capture plate has a lip which mates with the pin box of a fifth wheel trailer, the lip prevents rotation between the trailer and the capture plate. The capture plate has a restriction part which mates with the pin slot on the hitch assembly, the restriction part restricts rotation between the capture plate and the hitch. The capture plate has a fastener which removably secures the capture plate to the pin box.

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PULLIAM ENTERPRISES INC13790 EAST JEFFERSON BOULEVARD MISHAWAKA IN 46545

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Hartman, Wayne E Elkhart, US 4 30
Pulliam, Randall A Mishawaka, US 9 39

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