US3881750A
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Trailer hitch
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1973-11-08
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Granted: 1975-05-06
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Expires: 1993-11-08
Abstract
Abstract A trailer hitch particularly adapted for the towing of gooseneck type trailers. The hitch consists of a frame that extends completely around the body of the towing vehicle from one side of the vehicle frame to the other and is secured at each end to the vehicle frame. The hitch is preferably positioned above or in front of the rear axle of the towing vehicle. The hitch is provided with a bearing to support the trailer.
Inventors
- 👤 Merdith John Shatto
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 23:39
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60D; B60D1/00; B60D1/48; B60D1/485; B60D1/01; B60D1/06; B60D1/488
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
358 words
A trailer hitch for operable connection with a towing vehicle having a body, a frame and wheels connected to the frame, said hitch comprising: a first lateral frame member for extending generally upright on one side of the vehicle body and including first and second means connected to one end of said first lateral member for extending beneath the vehicle body for attaching said first lateral frame member to the frame of the vehicle at longitudinally spaced points on the vehilce frame; a second lateral frame member for extending generally upright on the other side of the vehicle body and including fiRst and second means connected to one end of said second lateral frame member for extending beneath the vehicle body for attaching said second lateral frame member to the frame of the vehicle at longitudinally spaced points on the vehicle frame; transverse means interconnecting the other ends of said first and second lateral frame members and operably extending over a portion of the vehicle body; means carried by said transverse means for attachment to a trailer or other vehicle to be towed; at least one of said first and second means for extending beneath the vehicle body of said first lateral frame and said first and second means for extending beneath the vehicle body of said second lateral frame being provided with adjustment means for permitting lateral adjustment of at least one of said first and second lateral frame members with respect to the other of said first and second lateral frame members at said one of the ends thereof; means connected to said transverse means and at least one of the other ends of said first and second lateral frame members for permitting lateral adjustment of at least one of said first and second lateral frame members with respect to the other of said first and second lateral frame members at said other of the ends thereof; and means for pivotally connecting at least one of said first and second means connected to each of said first and second lateral frame members to a corresponding part of each of said first and second lateral frame members.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
358 words
A trailer hitch for operable connection with a towing vehicle having a body, a frame and wheels connected to the frame, said hitch comprising: a first lateral frame member for extending generally upright on one side of the vehicle body and including first and second means connected to one end of said first lateral member for extending beneath the vehicle body for attaching said first lateral frame member to the frame of the vehicle at longitudinally spaced points on the vehilce frame; a second lateral frame member for extending generally upright on the other side of the vehicle body and including fiRst and second means connected to one end of said second lateral frame member for extending beneath the vehicle body for attaching said second lateral frame member to the frame of the vehicle at longitudinally spaced points on the vehicle frame; transverse means interconnecting the other ends of said first and second lateral frame members and operably extending over a portion of the vehicle body; means carried by said transverse means for attachment to a trailer or other vehicle to be towed; at least one of said first and second means for extending beneath the vehicle body of said first lateral frame and said first and second means for extending beneath the vehicle body of said second lateral frame being provided with adjustment means for permitting lateral adjustment of at least one of said first and second lateral frame members with respect to the other of said first and second lateral frame members at said one of the ends thereof; means connected to said transverse means and at least one of the other ends of said first and second lateral frame members for permitting lateral adjustment of at least one of said first and second lateral frame members with respect to the other of said first and second lateral frame members at said other of the ends thereof; and means for pivotally connecting at least one of said first and second means connected to each of said first and second lateral frame members to a corresponding part of each of said first and second lateral frame members.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
70 words
A trailer hitch for operable connection with a towing vehicle as defined in claim 1 wherein said first and second lateral frame members comprise: inverted Y-shape members and being connected to said vehicle frame at points located in front of and behind the rear axle of the vehicle wherein said means for attachment to a trailer is positioned substantially in a vertical plane intersecting the rear axle of the vehicle.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
52 words
A trailer hitch for operable connection with a towing vehicle as defined in claim 2 wherein said means for pivotally connecting comprises: hinge means connected between the forward leg of said inverted Y-shaped member on each side of the vehicle and a corresponding lateral frame member for extending beneath the vehicle body.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
US3722917A
Cited
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1978-05-05 | 1978-11-04 | 1979-05-06 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-05-05 | 1982-11-04 | 1983-05-06 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-05-05 | 1986-11-04 | 1987-05-06 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |