John J Gostomski

US Patent:

D2677180, Jan 25, 1983

Filed:

Jul 7, 1980

Appl. No.:

6/165870

Inventors:

John J. Gostomski - Omaha NE

Assignee:

Hellstar Corporation - Wahoo NE

International Classification:

D1502

US Classification:

D15 7

US Patent:

42830737, Aug 11, 1981

Filed:

Oct 9, 1979

Appl. No.:

6/082702

Inventors:

John J. Gostomski - Omaha NE
Arnold R. Gostomski - Arlington TX
Eugene F. Dauel - Malmo NE

Assignee:

Atwood Vacuum Machine Company - Rockford IL

International Classification:

B60D 106

US Classification:

280508

Abstract:

A ball coupler assembly for a gooseneck hitch is described for attachment to a truck having an upstanding coupler ball mounted thereon which extends upwardly from the bed of the truck. The hitch assembly of this invention is secured to the lower end of an adjustable jack at the forward end of the trailer or the like. The hitch comprises a support member having a ramp-like guide at the forward end thereof adapted to guide the coupler ball into coupling position. A coupler is mounted on the support member and extends upwardly therefrom and has an open lower end adapted to receive the coupler ball therein. A slide member is slidably mounted on the support member below the coupler opening and is movable between forward, intermediate and rearward positions. A locking mechanism is mounted on the support member and permits the slide to be moved rearwardly with respect to the hitch so that the coupler ball may be received within the coupling. The locking mechanism also locks the slide member in a locked or forward position to prevent the coupler ball from moving from the coupler.