US3110466A
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Apparatus for conveying or handling vehicles and the like
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1961-01-03
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Granted: 1963-11-12
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Expires: 1981-01-03
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 O'sullivan Eugene
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 17:14
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60P; B60P3/00; B60P3/06; B60P3/07; B60P3/073
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
135 words
APPARATUS FOR MANIPULATING A VEHICLE COMPRISING A VEHICLE SUPPORTING PLATFORM, TRIANGULAR SHAPED CHOCK MEMBERS MEANS TO MOVE SAID MEMBERS SIMULTANEOUSLY IN OPPOSITE DIRECTIONS AND IN DIRECT CONTACT WITH THE SURFACE OF THE PLATFORM INTO CHOCKING ENGAGEMENT WITH THE WHEELS OF THE VEHICLE TO BE SUPPORTED WHEREBY SAID MEMBERS ENGAGE BETWEEN THE LATTER AND THE WHEELS SO THAT SAID VEHICLE IS HELD ON THE PLATFORM BY THE WEDGING ACTION EXERTED BY SAID CHOCK MEMBERS, SAID TRIANGULAR CHOCK MEMBERS BEING ACCOMMODATED IN CORRESPONDINGLY SHAPED RECESSES IN THE PLATFORM SO THAT THE TOP SURFACE IS FLUSH WITH THE PLATFORM BUT SO THAT THE CHOCKING MEMBERS CAN BE DRAWN OUT OF THE RECESSES TO MOVE UPON AND IN CONTACT WITH THE SURFACE OF THE PLATFORM INTO THE ENGAGEMENT POSITION WHERE AN INCLINED SURFACE COMES INTO ENGAGEMENT WITH THE WHEELS.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
135 words
APPARATUS FOR MANIPULATING A VEHICLE COMPRISING A VEHICLE SUPPORTING PLATFORM, TRIANGULAR SHAPED CHOCK MEMBERS MEANS TO MOVE SAID MEMBERS SIMULTANEOUSLY IN OPPOSITE DIRECTIONS AND IN DIRECT CONTACT WITH THE SURFACE OF THE PLATFORM INTO CHOCKING ENGAGEMENT WITH THE WHEELS OF THE VEHICLE TO BE SUPPORTED WHEREBY SAID MEMBERS ENGAGE BETWEEN THE LATTER AND THE WHEELS SO THAT SAID VEHICLE IS HELD ON THE PLATFORM BY THE WEDGING ACTION EXERTED BY SAID CHOCK MEMBERS, SAID TRIANGULAR CHOCK MEMBERS BEING ACCOMMODATED IN CORRESPONDINGLY SHAPED RECESSES IN THE PLATFORM SO THAT THE TOP SURFACE IS FLUSH WITH THE PLATFORM BUT SO THAT THE CHOCKING MEMBERS CAN BE DRAWN OUT OF THE RECESSES TO MOVE UPON AND IN CONTACT WITH THE SURFACE OF THE PLATFORM INTO THE ENGAGEMENT POSITION WHERE AN INCLINED SURFACE COMES INTO ENGAGEMENT WITH THE WHEELS.
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) | 1966-11-11 | 1967-05-13 | 1967-11-12 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1970-11-11 | 1971-05-13 | 1971-11-12 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1974-11-11 | 1975-05-13 | 1975-11-12 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |