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US3113684A
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Pintle hook
Assignee: Anthony Co
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Filing: 1962-04-25
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Granted: 1963-12-10
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Expires: 1982-04-25
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Frank A Novotney
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 09:23
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60P; B60P1/00; B60P1/44; B60P1/4414
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
133 words
IN A PINTLE HOOK ATTACHMENT FOR LIFT GATES AND IN COMBINATION WITH A VEHICLE FRAME HAVING PARALLEL SPACED SIDE FRAME MEMBERS, A LIFT GATE PLATFORM, ELEVATING MEANS FOR RAISING AND LOWERING SAID LIFT GATE PLATFORM IN A PLURALITY OF PARALLEL PLANES AND FOR MOVING SAID PLATFORM INTO AN UPRIGHT CLOSED POSITION INCLUDING AT LEAST TWO LATERALLY SPACED ANGULARLY MOVABLE ARMS, A CROSS MEMBER CARRIED BY AT LEAST ONE OF SAID ARMS AND PROJECTING LATERALLY FROM SAID ARMS, ABUTMENT MEANS CARRIED BY SAID SIDE FRAME MEMBERS COMPRISING DOWNWARDLY OPENING KEEPER MEMBERS GENERALLY CONFORMING TO THE PROJECTING END PORTIONS OF SAID CROSS MEMBER AND ENGAGED THEREBY UPON MOVEMENT OF SAID LIFT GATE PLATFORM INTO AN UPRIGHT CLOSED POSITION AND TRANSFERRING THE LOADS OF TOWING FROM SAID ARMS TO SAID SIDE FRAME MEMBERS OF SAID TRUCK.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
133 words
IN A PINTLE HOOK ATTACHMENT FOR LIFT GATES AND IN COMBINATION WITH A VEHICLE FRAME HAVING PARALLEL SPACED SIDE FRAME MEMBERS, A LIFT GATE PLATFORM, ELEVATING MEANS FOR RAISING AND LOWERING SAID LIFT GATE PLATFORM IN A PLURALITY OF PARALLEL PLANES AND FOR MOVING SAID PLATFORM INTO AN UPRIGHT CLOSED POSITION INCLUDING AT LEAST TWO LATERALLY SPACED ANGULARLY MOVABLE ARMS, A CROSS MEMBER CARRIED BY AT LEAST ONE OF SAID ARMS AND PROJECTING LATERALLY FROM SAID ARMS, ABUTMENT MEANS CARRIED BY SAID SIDE FRAME MEMBERS COMPRISING DOWNWARDLY OPENING KEEPER MEMBERS GENERALLY CONFORMING TO THE PROJECTING END PORTIONS OF SAID CROSS MEMBER AND ENGAGED THEREBY UPON MOVEMENT OF SAID LIFT GATE PLATFORM INTO AN UPRIGHT CLOSED POSITION AND TRANSFERRING THE LOADS OF TOWING FROM SAID ARMS TO SAID SIDE FRAME MEMBERS OF SAID TRUCK.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1966-12-09 | 1967-06-10 | 1967-12-10 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1970-12-09 | 1971-06-10 | 1971-12-10 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1974-12-09 | 1975-06-10 | 1975-12-10 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |