Patents Assigned to NSD Innovations, LLC
  • Fifth wheel hitch and associated systems and methods
    Patent number: 10668961
    Abstract: The disclosed apparatus, systems and methods relate to an improved fifth-wheel hitch which features a pivotally-mounted head assembly. The hitch assembly has a rocker assembly which allows for the pivotal movement of the head during mounting. The rocker can be secured in a fixed position during transport. A multi-point jaw assembly is also provided. A rail kit adaptor and gooseneck adaptor are also provided. The assembly is light and engineered for quick and efficient installation and use in the bed of a truck.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 27, 2018
    Date of Patent: June 2, 2020
    Assignee: NSD Innovations, LLC
    Inventor: Nicholas Erickson
  • Fifth wheel hitch and associated systems and methods
    Patent number: 10059387
    Abstract: The disclosed apparatus, systems and methods relate to an improved fifth-wheel hitch which features a pivotally-mounted head assembly. The hitch assembly has a rocker assembly which allows for the pivotal movement of the head during mounting. The rocker can be secured in a fixed position during transport. A multi-point jaw assembly is also provided. A rail kit adaptor and gooseneck adaptor are also provided. The assembly is light and engineered for quick and efficient installation and use in the bed of a truck.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 11, 2015
    Date of Patent: August 28, 2018
    Assignee: NSD Innovations, LLC
    Inventor: Nicholas Erickson
  • Fifth-wheel trailer hitch
    Patent number: 9145178
    Abstract: A fifth-wheel hitch assembly is provided that converts a gooseneck hitch installed on a vehicle into a fifth-wheel hitch for receiving a kingpin. The hitch assembly generally includes a base assembly, a T-arm assembly for securing the gooseneck ball or gooseneck post of the installed gooseneck hitch, and a hitch head. The T-arm assembly includes a mechanism for pulling up on the gooseneck hitch, thus securing the base assembly against the vehicle bed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 13, 2009
    Date of Patent: September 29, 2015
    Assignee: NSD Innovations, LLC
    Inventors: Nick Erickson, Steven Houge