US3091478A
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Mud flap stabilizer
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1962-06-26
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Granted: 1963-05-28
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Expires: 1982-06-26
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Ambli Andrew
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-28 21:32
CPC Classifications
B; B62; B62D; B62D25/00; B62D25/08; B62D25/16; B62D25/18; B62D25/188
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
183 words
A MUD FLAP STABILIZER DEVICE FOR USE WITH AN ELONGATE, GENERALLY RECTANGULAR-SHAPED MUD FLAP OF THE TYPE FORMED OF FLEXIBLE MATERIAL, AND BEING SWINGABLY SUPPORTED ADJACENT ITS UPPER END FROM A VEHICLE BODY REARWARDLY OF AND IN CLOSE PROXIMITY TO A VEHICLE WHEEL MOUNTED TIRE, SAID STABILIZER DEVICE COMPRISING A STABILIZER FRAME MEMBER FORMED OF SINGLE PIECE CONSTRUCTION AND INCLUDING AN ELONGATED TRANSVERSE PORTION ENGAGEABLE IN TRANSVERSE EXTENDING RELATION WITH A MUD FLAP INTERMEDIATE THE ENDS THEREOF, A PAIR OF EDGE GRIPPING PORTIONS EACH BEING INTEGRALLY FORMED WITH ONE END OF SAID TRANSVERSE PORTION FOR GRIPPING THE VERTICAL LONGITUDINAL EDGES OF THE MUD FLAP INTERMEDIATE THE ENDS THEREOF, A PAIR OF LEG PORTIONS EACH BEING INTEGRALLY FORMED WITH ONE OF SAID EDGE GRIPPING PORTIONS AND EXTENDING VERTICALLY UPWARDLY THEREFROM AND EACH TERMINATING ADJACENT THE UPPER MARGINAL EDGE OF THE MUD FLAP, A PAIR OF ATTACHMENT ELEMENTS EACH BEING INTEGRALLY FORMED WITH THE UPPER TERMINAL END OF ONE OF SAID LEG PORTIONS FOR COOPERATIVE ENGAGEMENT WITH SECURING MEANS FOR SECURING SAID FRAME MEMBER TO THE VEHICLE BODY IN CLAMPED RELATION AGAINST THE MUD FLAP.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
183 words
A MUD FLAP STABILIZER DEVICE FOR USE WITH AN ELONGATE, GENERALLY RECTANGULAR-SHAPED MUD FLAP OF THE TYPE FORMED OF FLEXIBLE MATERIAL, AND BEING SWINGABLY SUPPORTED ADJACENT ITS UPPER END FROM A VEHICLE BODY REARWARDLY OF AND IN CLOSE PROXIMITY TO A VEHICLE WHEEL MOUNTED TIRE, SAID STABILIZER DEVICE COMPRISING A STABILIZER FRAME MEMBER FORMED OF SINGLE PIECE CONSTRUCTION AND INCLUDING AN ELONGATED TRANSVERSE PORTION ENGAGEABLE IN TRANSVERSE EXTENDING RELATION WITH A MUD FLAP INTERMEDIATE THE ENDS THEREOF, A PAIR OF EDGE GRIPPING PORTIONS EACH BEING INTEGRALLY FORMED WITH ONE END OF SAID TRANSVERSE PORTION FOR GRIPPING THE VERTICAL LONGITUDINAL EDGES OF THE MUD FLAP INTERMEDIATE THE ENDS THEREOF, A PAIR OF LEG PORTIONS EACH BEING INTEGRALLY FORMED WITH ONE OF SAID EDGE GRIPPING PORTIONS AND EXTENDING VERTICALLY UPWARDLY THEREFROM AND EACH TERMINATING ADJACENT THE UPPER MARGINAL EDGE OF THE MUD FLAP, A PAIR OF ATTACHMENT ELEMENTS EACH BEING INTEGRALLY FORMED WITH THE UPPER TERMINAL END OF ONE OF SAID LEG PORTIONS FOR COOPERATIVE ENGAGEMENT WITH SECURING MEANS FOR SECURING SAID FRAME MEMBER TO THE VEHICLE BODY IN CLAMPED RELATION AGAINST THE MUD FLAP.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1966-05-27 | 1966-11-26 | 1967-05-28 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1970-05-27 | 1970-11-26 | 1971-05-28 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1974-05-27 | 1974-11-26 | 1975-05-28 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |