US3790188A
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Gooseneck trailer hitch fixture for pick-up trucks
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1972-03-27
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Granted: 1974-02-05
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Expires: 1992-03-27
Abstract
Abstract A gooseneck trailer hitch fixture for pick-up trucks consisting of a mounting plate adapted to be secured to the floor of a pickup truck bed, a carrier releasably affixed to the mounting plate, and a hitch ball and a hitch socket secured to the carrier in horizontally spaced apart relation for selective use with trailers equipped with either type of hitch element, the carrier being attachable to the mounting plate selectively in either of two positions to place either of the two hitch elements carried thereon in position for use.
Inventors
- 👤 J Johannes
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-07 22:10
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60D; B60D1/00; B60D1/01; B60D1/06; B62; B62D; B62D53/00; B62D53/04; B62D53/06; B62D53/061; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S280/00; Y10S280/901
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 1
Claim 1
Independent Claim
144 words
A trailer hitch member as recited in claim 1 wherein said carrier comprises an elongated channel member with its web disposed uppermost and its flanges engaging the upper surface of said mounting plate, said ball and socket hitch members being affixed to the web of said carrier channel respectively at equal distances from the opposite ends thereof, and with the addition of plates affixed to the top surface of said mounting plate and having notches formed therein for receiving the flanges of said carrier channel vertically therein, whereby said carrier is secured against horizontal movement, said screws normally securing said carrier channel flanges against upward removal from the notches of said notched plates, and whereby, by removal of said screws, said carrier channel may be reversed to bring either one of said hitch members selectively into a pre-determined position relative to said truck bed.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1977-02-04 | 1977-08-06 | 1978-02-05 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-02-04 | 1981-08-06 | 1982-02-05 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-02-04 | 1985-08-06 | 1986-02-05 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |