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US3113789A
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Bumper hitch assembly
Assignee: Arcoa Inc
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Filing: 1961-12-01
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Granted: 1963-12-10
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Expires: 1981-12-01
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Thomas W Safford
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-07 11:49
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60D; B60D1/00; B60D1/48; B60D1/56; B60D1/52
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
100 words
A BUMPER HITCH ASSEMBLY COMPRISING: (A) A HORIZONTAL BAR, (B) A HITCH MEDIALLY POSITIONED UPON SAID BAR, AND (C) BUMPER CLASPING ELEMENTS ADJUSTABLY POSITIONED UPON SAID BAR AT EITHER SIDE OF SAID HITCH, SAID ELEMENTS FURTHER INCLUDING (I) A HOUSING EXTENDING ABOUT SAID BAR, (II) A SEPARATE BUMPER CONTACT PORTION EXTENDING FROM SAID BAR TOWARDS THE BUMPER, (III) BUMPER TOP CLASPING MEANS EXTENDING FROM SAID BUMPER CONTACT PORTION AND BUMPER BOTTOM CLASPING MEANS EXTENDING FROM SAID HOUSING TO SAID BUMPER, AND (IV) MEANS TIGHTENING ONE OF SAID CLASPING MEANS SO AS TO SECURE SAID BUMPER CONTACT PORTION AGAINST SAID BUMPER.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
100 words
A BUMPER HITCH ASSEMBLY COMPRISING: (A) A HORIZONTAL BAR, (B) A HITCH MEDIALLY POSITIONED UPON SAID BAR, AND (C) BUMPER CLASPING ELEMENTS ADJUSTABLY POSITIONED UPON SAID BAR AT EITHER SIDE OF SAID HITCH, SAID ELEMENTS FURTHER INCLUDING (I) A HOUSING EXTENDING ABOUT SAID BAR, (II) A SEPARATE BUMPER CONTACT PORTION EXTENDING FROM SAID BAR TOWARDS THE BUMPER, (III) BUMPER TOP CLASPING MEANS EXTENDING FROM SAID BUMPER CONTACT PORTION AND BUMPER BOTTOM CLASPING MEANS EXTENDING FROM SAID HOUSING TO SAID BUMPER, AND (IV) MEANS TIGHTENING ONE OF SAID CLASPING MEANS SO AS TO SECURE SAID BUMPER CONTACT PORTION AGAINST SAID BUMPER.
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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 |