Geometrical instruments – Gauge – Template
Reexamination Certificate
2007-08-21
2007-08-21
Fulton, Christopher W. (Department: 2859)
Geometrical instruments
Gauge
Template
C033S600000, C033S0010BB, C007S138000, C007S164000, C081S484000
Reexamination Certificate
active
11043342
ABSTRACT:
A tool for inspecting a trailer kingpin and adjusting a fifth wheel hitch includes a plate having at least two mutually substantially perpendicular sides, one side having upper and lower generally rectangular tabs extending therefrom and separated by a space therebetween, the space being dimensioned to snugly receive a kingpin lower flange, the upper tab being dimensioned to be snugly received along a kingpin shank. Opposing this tabbed side is a side having at least one shaped recess for receiving a means for adjusting play in a fifth wheel hitch and transferring the application of torque thereto. The plate also includes a shaped aperture for receiving a kingpin, the shaped aperture having a substantially rectangular wide portion and a substantially rectangular narrow portion.
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Brown Eugene
Henderson Danny
Moulton Tom
Cohen Amy R.
Fontaine International
Fulton Christopher W.
Kobler George P.
Lanier Ford Shaver & Payne P.C.
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