US3166197A
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Removable attachment for vehicles
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1963-05-27
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Granted: 1965-01-19
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Expires: 1983-05-27
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Robert C Caylor
- 👤 Frank W Slater
- 👤 Lester E Rice
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-26 18:19
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60R; B60R1/00; B60R1/02; B60R1/06; B60R1/078
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
99 words
A REMOVABLE ATTACHMENT FOR VEHICLE CONSISTING OF AN ELONGATED MEMBER, LATERALLY PROJECTING VEHICLE ENGAGING MEANS SECURED TO EACH END OF SAID ELONGATED MEMBER, MEANS FOR DRAWING THE VEHICLE ENGAGING MEANS INWARDLY TOWARD EACH OTHER FOR VARYING THE EFFECTIVE LENGTH OF THE ELONGATED MEMBER AND CLAMPING THE VEHICLE THEREBETWEEN, AND AN EXTERNAL VEHICLE ACCESSORY MEANS MOUNTED ON AT LEAST ONE OF THE VEHICLE ENGAGING MEANS, SAID ELONGATED MEMBER INCLUDING A CENTRAL ROD, AND SAID LATERALLY PROJECTING VEHICLE ENGAGING MEANS CONSISTING OF SUBSTANTIALLY RIGHT ANGULAR BRACKETS, SAID BRACKETS HAVING A FIRST LEG ALIGNED WITH THE CENTRAL ROD AND SLIDABLY ENGAGED WITH
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
99 words
A REMOVABLE ATTACHMENT FOR VEHICLE CONSISTING OF AN ELONGATED MEMBER, LATERALLY PROJECTING VEHICLE ENGAGING MEANS SECURED TO EACH END OF SAID ELONGATED MEMBER, MEANS FOR DRAWING THE VEHICLE ENGAGING MEANS INWARDLY TOWARD EACH OTHER FOR VARYING THE EFFECTIVE LENGTH OF THE ELONGATED MEMBER AND CLAMPING THE VEHICLE THEREBETWEEN, AND AN EXTERNAL VEHICLE ACCESSORY MEANS MOUNTED ON AT LEAST ONE OF THE VEHICLE ENGAGING MEANS, SAID ELONGATED MEMBER INCLUDING A CENTRAL ROD, AND SAID LATERALLY PROJECTING VEHICLE ENGAGING MEANS CONSISTING OF SUBSTANTIALLY RIGHT ANGULAR BRACKETS, SAID BRACKETS HAVING A FIRST LEG ALIGNED WITH THE CENTRAL ROD AND SLIDABLY ENGAGED WITH
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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) | 1968-01-19 | 1968-07-20 | 1969-01-19 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1972-01-19 | 1972-07-20 | 1973-01-19 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1976-01-19 | 1976-07-20 | 1977-01-19 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |