Land vehicles – Wheeled – Articulated vehicle
Reexamination Certificate
2006-09-05
2006-09-05
Morris, Lesley D. (Department: 3611)
Land vehicles
Wheeled
Articulated vehicle
C280S402000, C280S418100, C280S433000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07100933
ABSTRACT:
A fifth wheel mounting frame can be used to convert a conventional vehicle having a fifth wheel, such as the semi-tractor, into a tow truck. The fifth wheel mounting frame advantageously mounts to the tow vehicle's fifth wheel assembly to provide stability and other advantages. Additionally, various coupling members having selectably adjustable lengths and having various coupling mechanisms are used for variable placement of the coupling mechanisms and coupling members to the frame of the fifth wheel vehicle to accommodate such things as obstructions found on the vehicle frame.
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Stine David B.
Zackovich Stanley E.
Bodine Brian G.
Davis , Wright, Tremaine, LLP
Johnson Brian L.
Lum L.
Morris Lesley D.
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