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Fifth wheel hitch

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  • Patent Grant
  • D853284
  • Patent Number
    D853,284
  • Date Filed
    Friday, July 28, 2017
    6 years ago
  • Date Issued
    Tuesday, July 9, 2019
    4 years ago
  • US Classifications
    Field of Search
    • US
    • D12 161
    • CPC
    • B62D53/08
    • B62D53/0842
  • International Classifications
    • 1216
    • Term of Grant
      15Years
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Abstract
Description


FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a fifth wheel hitch showing my new design;



FIG. 2 is a rear view thereof;



FIG. 3 is a front view thereof;



FIG. 4 is a first side view thereof;



FIG. 5 is a second side view thereof;



FIG. 6 is a top view thereof;



FIG. 7 is a bottom view thereof;



FIG. 8 is a perspective view of a second embodiment of a fifth wheel hitch showing my new design;



FIG. 9 is a rear view thereof;



FIG. 10 is a front view thereof;



FIG. 11 is a first side view thereof;



FIG. 12 is a second side view thereof;



FIG. 13 is a top view thereof; and,



FIG. 14 is a bottom view thereof.


The features shown in broken lines in the drawing figures are for the purpose of illustrating portions of the fifth wheel hitch and form no part of the claimed design.


Claims
  • The ornamental design of a fifth wheel hitch, as shown and described.
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