US3101677A
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Automobile handling apparatus
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1959-12-17
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Granted: 1963-08-27
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Expires: 1979-12-17
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Eldon E Ehinger
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-26 14:48
CPC Classifications
B; B61; B61D; B61D3/00; B61D3/16; B61D3/18; B61B; B61B13/00; B61B13/04; B61D47/00; B61D47/005; B62; B62D; B62D1/00; B62D1/24; B62D1/26
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
131 words
AN APPARATUS FOR TRANSPORTING AN AUTOMOBILE IN ELEVATED RELATIONSHIP TO A SUPPORTING SURFACE COMPRISING AN OVERHEAD TRACK ASSEMBLY, A TROLLEY CAR LONGITUDINALLY MOVABLY MOUNTED ON SAID TRACK ASSEMBLY, POWER MEANS ON THE TROLLEY CAR FOR DRIVING THE TROLLEY CAR ALONG THE TRACK ASSEMBLY AT PREDETERMINED SPEED, SAID TROLLEY CAR INCLUDING A LONGITUDINALLY EXTENDING ARM THEREON, A LONGITUDINALLY EXTENDING TUBE ADAPTED TO BE MOUNTED ON AN AUTOMOBILE OR LIKE CONVEYANCE FOR SLIDABLY RECEIVINF THE ARM OF THE TROLLEY CAR THEREBY SUPPORTING THE AUTOMOBILE FROM THE TRACK ASSEMBLY, AND LATCH MEANS CARRIED BY SAID ARM AND ENGAGEABLE WITH THE TUBE FOR RELEASABLY LOCKING THE ARM WITHIN THE TUBE FOR CONVEYING THE AUTOMOBILE ON THE TRACK ASSEMBLY WITH THE TROLLEY CAR PROVIDING A PROPELLED UNIT OPERABLE COMPLETELY INDEPENDENTLY OF THE PERSONS IN THE AUTOMOBILE.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
131 words
AN APPARATUS FOR TRANSPORTING AN AUTOMOBILE IN ELEVATED RELATIONSHIP TO A SUPPORTING SURFACE COMPRISING AN OVERHEAD TRACK ASSEMBLY, A TROLLEY CAR LONGITUDINALLY MOVABLY MOUNTED ON SAID TRACK ASSEMBLY, POWER MEANS ON THE TROLLEY CAR FOR DRIVING THE TROLLEY CAR ALONG THE TRACK ASSEMBLY AT PREDETERMINED SPEED, SAID TROLLEY CAR INCLUDING A LONGITUDINALLY EXTENDING ARM THEREON, A LONGITUDINALLY EXTENDING TUBE ADAPTED TO BE MOUNTED ON AN AUTOMOBILE OR LIKE CONVEYANCE FOR SLIDABLY RECEIVINF THE ARM OF THE TROLLEY CAR THEREBY SUPPORTING THE AUTOMOBILE FROM THE TRACK ASSEMBLY, AND LATCH MEANS CARRIED BY SAID ARM AND ENGAGEABLE WITH THE TUBE FOR RELEASABLY LOCKING THE ARM WITHIN THE TUBE FOR CONVEYING THE AUTOMOBILE ON THE TRACK ASSEMBLY WITH THE TROLLEY CAR PROVIDING A PROPELLED UNIT OPERABLE COMPLETELY INDEPENDENTLY OF THE PERSONS IN THE AUTOMOBILE.
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) | 1966-08-26 | 1967-02-25 | 1967-08-27 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1970-08-26 | 1971-02-25 | 1971-08-27 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1974-08-26 | 1975-02-25 | 1975-08-27 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |