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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Nov. 14, 2017
Filed:
Jul. 26, 2011
Applicants:
Richard W. Mccoy, Granger, IN (US);
Eric J. Stanifer, Mishawaka, IN (US);
Newly Mach, South Bend, IN (US);
Inventors:
Richard W. McCoy, Granger, IN (US);
Eric J. Stanifer, Mishawaka, IN (US);
Newly Mach, South Bend, IN (US);
Assignee:
HORIZON GLOBAL AMERICAS INC., Plymouth, MI (US);
Attorney:
Primary Examiner:
Assistant Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
B62D 53/10 (2006.01); B60D 1/28 (2006.01); B62D 53/08 (2006.01); B62D 53/12 (2006.01);
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
B62D 53/10 (2013.01); B60D 1/28 (2013.01); B62D 53/08 (2013.01); B62D 53/12 (2013.01);
Abstract
A fifth wheel hitch may include a skid plate, and a retention system that is supported by the skid plate. The retention system is also operable to receive a coupling member of a towed vehicle to retain the coupling member within the retention system, where engagement of the coupling member with the retention system selectively positions the retention system in a locked and closed position.