US3159294A
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Sliding and tiltable load carrying bed for vehicles
Assignee: GREENCASTLE EQUIPMENT Manufacturing CO
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Filing: 1962-07-12
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Granted: 1964-12-01
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Expires: 1982-07-12
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Jr Henry E Forsythe
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 07:24
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60P; B60P3/00; B60P3/06; B60P3/07
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
131 words
A TILTABLE MOVABLE LOAD CARRYING DEVICE FOR VEHICLES HAVING A WHEEL SUPPORTED FRAME COMPRISING, IN COMBINATION, A SUBFRAME PIVOTALLY MOUNTED ON THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE FRAME, A LOAD CARRYING BED SLIDABLY MOUNTED ON SAID SUBFRAME FOR FORWARD AND REARWARD MOVEMENT WITH RESPECT THERETO, A LEVER PIVOTALLY CONNECTING SAID BED AND THE VEHICLE FRAME TO LIFT AND SUPPORT THE FRONT OF SAID BED AND TILT IT AND SAID SUBFRAME WHEN NOT IN ITS FORWARDMOST POSITION WITH RESPECT TO SAID SUBFRAME, AND POWER MEANS SUPPORTED BY SAID SUBFRAME AND CONNECTED WITH SAID BED TO MOVE IT WITH RESPECT TO SAID SUBFRAME AND EFFECT THE LIFTING AND SUPPORTING OF THE FRONT OF SAID BED BY SAID LEVER AND TILT THE REAR END OF SAID BED TOWARD THE GROUND TO FORM A LOADING RAMP.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
131 words
A TILTABLE MOVABLE LOAD CARRYING DEVICE FOR VEHICLES HAVING A WHEEL SUPPORTED FRAME COMPRISING, IN COMBINATION, A SUBFRAME PIVOTALLY MOUNTED ON THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE FRAME, A LOAD CARRYING BED SLIDABLY MOUNTED ON SAID SUBFRAME FOR FORWARD AND REARWARD MOVEMENT WITH RESPECT THERETO, A LEVER PIVOTALLY CONNECTING SAID BED AND THE VEHICLE FRAME TO LIFT AND SUPPORT THE FRONT OF SAID BED AND TILT IT AND SAID SUBFRAME WHEN NOT IN ITS FORWARDMOST POSITION WITH RESPECT TO SAID SUBFRAME, AND POWER MEANS SUPPORTED BY SAID SUBFRAME AND CONNECTED WITH SAID BED TO MOVE IT WITH RESPECT TO SAID SUBFRAME AND EFFECT THE LIFTING AND SUPPORTING OF THE FRONT OF SAID BED BY SAID LEVER AND TILT THE REAR END OF SAID BED TOWARD THE GROUND TO FORM A LOADING RAMP.
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) | 1967-12-01 | 1968-06-01 | 1968-12-01 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1971-12-01 | 1972-06-01 | 1972-12-01 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1975-12-01 | 1976-06-01 | 1976-12-01 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |