US3165332A
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Auxiliary motor vehicle load carrying device
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1963-01-30
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Granted: 1965-01-12
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Expires: 1983-01-30
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Jr Julius A Barker
- 👤 Phelps Richard
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-25 22:47
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60G; B60G17/00; B60G17/02; B60G17/025; B60G11/00; B60G11/32; B60G11/34; B60G11/44
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
153 words
AN AUXILIARY LOAD CARRYING DEVICE FOR AN EXISTING VEHICLE HAVING A FRAME, AN AXLE, AND LOAD CARRYING SPRINGS SUPPORTING THE FRAME ON THE AXLE COMPRISING IN COMBINATION: (A) A MAIN TUBULAR HOUSING, (B) MEANS FOR ROTATABLY MOUNTING THE SAID MAIN HOUSING ON THE FRAME OF A VEHICLE, (C) A TORQUE BAR HAVING ONE END FIXED TO SAID MAIN HOUSING, (D) A TORQUE ARM FIXED TO THE OTHER END OF SAID TORQUE BAR, (E) A SPRING CONTACTING ELEMENT ADAPTED TO ENGAGE SAID VEHICLE SPRING CONNECTED TO MOVE UP AND DOWN IN RESPOSNE TO THE UP AND DOWN REAR AXLE HOUSING AND SPRING MOVEMENT OF THE MOTOR VEHICLE, (F) AND MEANS INTERCONNECTED BETWEEN SAID FRAME AND SAID MAIN HOUSING OPERABLE TO ADJUST THE RELATIVE ROTARY POSITION OF SAID MAIN HOUSING ON SAID FRAME TO INCREASE OR DECREASE THE TORQUE IN SAID TORQUE BAR AGAINST SAID SPRING TO ACCOMMODATE VARIATIONS IN LOAD CARRIED BY SAID VEHICLE.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
153 words
AN AUXILIARY LOAD CARRYING DEVICE FOR AN EXISTING VEHICLE HAVING A FRAME, AN AXLE, AND LOAD CARRYING SPRINGS SUPPORTING THE FRAME ON THE AXLE COMPRISING IN COMBINATION: (A) A MAIN TUBULAR HOUSING, (B) MEANS FOR ROTATABLY MOUNTING THE SAID MAIN HOUSING ON THE FRAME OF A VEHICLE, (C) A TORQUE BAR HAVING ONE END FIXED TO SAID MAIN HOUSING, (D) A TORQUE ARM FIXED TO THE OTHER END OF SAID TORQUE BAR, (E) A SPRING CONTACTING ELEMENT ADAPTED TO ENGAGE SAID VEHICLE SPRING CONNECTED TO MOVE UP AND DOWN IN RESPOSNE TO THE UP AND DOWN REAR AXLE HOUSING AND SPRING MOVEMENT OF THE MOTOR VEHICLE, (F) AND MEANS INTERCONNECTED BETWEEN SAID FRAME AND SAID MAIN HOUSING OPERABLE TO ADJUST THE RELATIVE ROTARY POSITION OF SAID MAIN HOUSING ON SAID FRAME TO INCREASE OR DECREASE THE TORQUE IN SAID TORQUE BAR AGAINST SAID SPRING TO ACCOMMODATE VARIATIONS IN LOAD CARRIED BY SAID VEHICLE.
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) | 1968-01-12 | 1968-07-13 | 1969-01-12 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1972-01-12 | 1972-07-13 | 1973-01-12 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1976-01-12 | 1976-07-13 | 1977-01-12 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |