US3164197A
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Tire tool
Assignee: Bishman Manufacturing Co
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Filing: 1963-05-10
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Granted: 1965-01-05
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Expires: 1983-05-10
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Walter A Bishman
- 👤 Walter F Ruhland
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 17:00
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60C; B60C25/00; B60C25/01; B60C25/02; B60C25/04
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
145 words
IN A TIRE TOOL FOR MOVING A TIRE BEAD RELATIVE TO THE RIM OF A WHEEL ON WHICH THE TIRE IS MOUNTED, AN ELONGATED TOOL BAR HAVING A WORK PORTION AT ONE END FOR ENGAGEMENT WITH THE TIRE BEAD, A PIVOT BRACKET, MEANS FOR MOUNTING SAID BRACKET IN FIXED POSITION ON THE TOOL BAR ADJACENT SAID WORK PORTION, A TENSION ARM HAVING A HOOK PORTION AT ONE END FOR GRIPPING ENGAGEMENT WITH THE WHEEL RIM, THE OTHER END OF SAID ARM BEING PIVOTALLY CONNECTED TO THE BRACKET ON AN AXIS PERPENDICULAR TO THE BAR, SAID ARM EXTENDING LATERALLY FROM THE BAR AND MOVABLE ABOUT SAID AXIS BETWEEN A REST POSITION AT SUBSTANTIAL RIGHT ANGLES TO THE BAR AND FORWARD POSITION TOWARD THE WORK PORTION OF THE BAR, AND SPRING MEANS ACTING BETWEEN THE ARM AND BRACKET TO YIELDABLY RETAIN THE ARM IN ITS REST POSITION.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
145 words
IN A TIRE TOOL FOR MOVING A TIRE BEAD RELATIVE TO THE RIM OF A WHEEL ON WHICH THE TIRE IS MOUNTED, AN ELONGATED TOOL BAR HAVING A WORK PORTION AT ONE END FOR ENGAGEMENT WITH THE TIRE BEAD, A PIVOT BRACKET, MEANS FOR MOUNTING SAID BRACKET IN FIXED POSITION ON THE TOOL BAR ADJACENT SAID WORK PORTION, A TENSION ARM HAVING A HOOK PORTION AT ONE END FOR GRIPPING ENGAGEMENT WITH THE WHEEL RIM, THE OTHER END OF SAID ARM BEING PIVOTALLY CONNECTED TO THE BRACKET ON AN AXIS PERPENDICULAR TO THE BAR, SAID ARM EXTENDING LATERALLY FROM THE BAR AND MOVABLE ABOUT SAID AXIS BETWEEN A REST POSITION AT SUBSTANTIAL RIGHT ANGLES TO THE BAR AND FORWARD POSITION TOWARD THE WORK PORTION OF THE BAR, AND SPRING MEANS ACTING BETWEEN THE ARM AND BRACKET TO YIELDABLY RETAIN THE ARM IN ITS REST POSITION.
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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) | 1968-01-05 | 1968-07-06 | 1969-01-05 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1972-01-05 | 1972-07-06 | 1973-01-05 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1976-01-05 | 1976-07-06 | 1977-01-05 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |