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US3165335A
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Automatic fifth-wheel coupler
Assignee: JOHNSTON TERMINALS Ltd
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Filing: 1963-03-11
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Granted: 1965-01-12
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Expires: 1983-03-11
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 James N Methven
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 06:04
CPC Classifications
B; B62; B62D; B62D53/00; B62D53/04; B62D53/08; B62D53/12; B62D53/125
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
218 words
IN A TRACTOR AND TRAILER COMBINATION; A TRACTOR KIT FIXEDLY APPLIED TO THE TRACTOR AND A TRAILER KIT FIXEDLY APPLIED TO THE TRAILER; SAID KITS HAVING COMPLEMENTAL PARTS THEREOF RELEASABLY INTERFITTED IN AN ARTICULATED DRAFT CONNECTION; SAID TRACTOR KIT COMPRISING A FIFTH WHEEL MOUNTED FOR TURNING ABOUT A VERTICAL PIVOT MEMBER AND HAVING TOP AND BOTTOM PLATES RIGIDLY JOINED IN SPACED COAXIL RELATIONSHIP BY TRANSVERSELY INTERPOSED SPACING PLATES THAT ARE FORMED WITH COMPANION KING PIN RECEIVING SLOTS LEADING FORWARDLY THEREINTO FROM THEIR REAR EDGES, A RESILIENTLY YIELDABLE ABUTMENT BLOCK DISPOSED BETWEEN THE TOP AND BOTTOM PLATES OF THE FIFTH WHEEL, AGAINST THE REAR FACE OF ONE OF SAID SPACING PLATES AND MOUNTING A TERMINAL BLOCK THEREON IN THE LINE OF THE KING PIN SLOTS; SAID TRAILER KIT COMPRISING A MOUNTING PLATE WITH A DOWNWARDLY DIRECTED KING PIN ADAPTED FOR ENTERING THE KING PIN SLOTS OF THE FIFTH WHEEL IN MAKING SAID DRAFT CONNECTION TO SEAT AGAINST SAID TERMINAL BLOCK AND TO BE HELD AGAINS AXIAL TURNING IN THE FIFTH WHEEL SLOTS; SAID KING PIN AND SAID TERMINAL BLOCK AS APPLIED TO THE YIELDABLE ABUTMENT BLOCK HAVING COMPLEMENTAL SERVICE LINE CONNECTORS MOUNTED THEREIN FOR AUTOMATIC CONNECTION INCIDENT TO THE MAKING OF A DRAFT CONNECTION, AND RELEASABLE LATCH MEANS MOUNTED IN THE FIFTH WHEEL FOR RETAINING THE ARTICULATED DRAFT CONNECTION
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
218 words
IN A TRACTOR AND TRAILER COMBINATION; A TRACTOR KIT FIXEDLY APPLIED TO THE TRACTOR AND A TRAILER KIT FIXEDLY APPLIED TO THE TRAILER; SAID KITS HAVING COMPLEMENTAL PARTS THEREOF RELEASABLY INTERFITTED IN AN ARTICULATED DRAFT CONNECTION; SAID TRACTOR KIT COMPRISING A FIFTH WHEEL MOUNTED FOR TURNING ABOUT A VERTICAL PIVOT MEMBER AND HAVING TOP AND BOTTOM PLATES RIGIDLY JOINED IN SPACED COAXIL RELATIONSHIP BY TRANSVERSELY INTERPOSED SPACING PLATES THAT ARE FORMED WITH COMPANION KING PIN RECEIVING SLOTS LEADING FORWARDLY THEREINTO FROM THEIR REAR EDGES, A RESILIENTLY YIELDABLE ABUTMENT BLOCK DISPOSED BETWEEN THE TOP AND BOTTOM PLATES OF THE FIFTH WHEEL, AGAINST THE REAR FACE OF ONE OF SAID SPACING PLATES AND MOUNTING A TERMINAL BLOCK THEREON IN THE LINE OF THE KING PIN SLOTS; SAID TRAILER KIT COMPRISING A MOUNTING PLATE WITH A DOWNWARDLY DIRECTED KING PIN ADAPTED FOR ENTERING THE KING PIN SLOTS OF THE FIFTH WHEEL IN MAKING SAID DRAFT CONNECTION TO SEAT AGAINST SAID TERMINAL BLOCK AND TO BE HELD AGAINS AXIAL TURNING IN THE FIFTH WHEEL SLOTS; SAID KING PIN AND SAID TERMINAL BLOCK AS APPLIED TO THE YIELDABLE ABUTMENT BLOCK HAVING COMPLEMENTAL SERVICE LINE CONNECTORS MOUNTED THEREIN FOR AUTOMATIC CONNECTION INCIDENT TO THE MAKING OF A DRAFT CONNECTION, AND RELEASABLE LATCH MEANS MOUNTED IN THE FIFTH WHEEL FOR RETAINING THE ARTICULATED DRAFT CONNECTION
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 |