US3106411A
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Trailer skirt
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1962-01-17
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Granted: 1963-10-08
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Expires: 1982-01-17
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 William V Holmes
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 17:35
CPC Classifications
B; B62; B62D; B62D53/00; B62D53/04; B62D53/06; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S52/00; Y10S52/03
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
159 words
A TRAILER SKIRT COMPRISING: A PLURALITY OF SHEET METAL PANELS EXTENDING AROUND THE TRAILER SUBSTANTIALLY FROM THE BOTTOM OF THE TRAILER TO THE GROUND, A METAL TOP STRIP OF CONVOLUTED CONFIGURATION HAVING AN INWARDLY PROJECTING FLANGE SECURED TO THE BOTTOM SURFACE OF THE TRAILER AND EXTENDING AROUND THE EDGES THEREOF, SAID TOP STRIP HAVING PENDANT INNER AND OUTER FOLDS FORMING THEREBETWEEN A SLIP JOINT GROOVE FOR RECEIVING THE UPPER EDGES OF SAID PANELS, A METAL BOTTOM STRIP OF CONVOLUTED CONFIGURATION HAVING A DOWNWARDLY PROJECTING FLANGE ADAPTED TO BE SECURED ADJACENT THE GROUND BENEATH SAID TOP STRIP, SAID BOTTOM STRIP HAVING UPSTANDING INNER AND OUTER FOLDS FORMING THEREBETWEEN A SLIP JOINT GROOVE FOR RECEIVING THE LOWER EDGES OF SAID PANELS, AND METAL CONNECTING MEMBERS OF CONVOLUTED CONFIGURATION HAVING AN EITHER LATERAL EDGE THEREOF INNER AND OUTER FOLDS FORMING THEREBETWEEN A SLIP JOINT GROOVE FOR RECEIVING A SIDE EDGE OF EACH PAIR OF ADJACENT PANELS BETWEEN SAID TOP AND BOTTOM STRIPS.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
159 words
A TRAILER SKIRT COMPRISING: A PLURALITY OF SHEET METAL PANELS EXTENDING AROUND THE TRAILER SUBSTANTIALLY FROM THE BOTTOM OF THE TRAILER TO THE GROUND, A METAL TOP STRIP OF CONVOLUTED CONFIGURATION HAVING AN INWARDLY PROJECTING FLANGE SECURED TO THE BOTTOM SURFACE OF THE TRAILER AND EXTENDING AROUND THE EDGES THEREOF, SAID TOP STRIP HAVING PENDANT INNER AND OUTER FOLDS FORMING THEREBETWEEN A SLIP JOINT GROOVE FOR RECEIVING THE UPPER EDGES OF SAID PANELS, A METAL BOTTOM STRIP OF CONVOLUTED CONFIGURATION HAVING A DOWNWARDLY PROJECTING FLANGE ADAPTED TO BE SECURED ADJACENT THE GROUND BENEATH SAID TOP STRIP, SAID BOTTOM STRIP HAVING UPSTANDING INNER AND OUTER FOLDS FORMING THEREBETWEEN A SLIP JOINT GROOVE FOR RECEIVING THE LOWER EDGES OF SAID PANELS, AND METAL CONNECTING MEMBERS OF CONVOLUTED CONFIGURATION HAVING AN EITHER LATERAL EDGE THEREOF INNER AND OUTER FOLDS FORMING THEREBETWEEN A SLIP JOINT GROOVE FOR RECEIVING A SIDE EDGE OF EACH PAIR OF ADJACENT PANELS BETWEEN SAID TOP AND BOTTOM STRIPS.
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) | 1966-10-07 | 1967-04-08 | 1967-10-08 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1970-10-07 | 1971-04-08 | 1971-10-08 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1974-10-07 | 1975-04-08 | 1975-10-08 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |