Patents by Inventor Justin C. Schow

Justin C. Schow has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Fifth wheel hitch assembly
    Patent number: 7806424
    Abstract: A fifth wheel hitch for towing a trailer behind a motor vehicle is adjustable between a forward position and a rearward position. The fifth wheel hitch includes a base assembly for mounting to the motor vehicle, head assembly for engaging the trailer and at least one pivoting arm coupled between the base assembly and the head assembly. The head assembly moves in an arcuate path between the forward position and the rearward position as the pivoting arm articulates relative to the base assembly. Once positioned in the forward or rearward position, the head assembly is locked relative to the base assembly so as to prevent further movement.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 24, 2004
    Date of Patent: October 5, 2010
    Assignee: Modern Equipments Sales, L.C.
    Inventors: David J. Burns, Justin C. Schow, Erik M. Mumford