US3169784A
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Trailer hitch with disengagement preventing means
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1961-10-13
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Granted: 1965-02-16
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Expires: 1981-10-13
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 James H Lorimor
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-07 07:00
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60D; B60D1/00; B60D1/24; B60D1/28
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
150 words
A TRAILER HITCH FOR PIVOTALLY SECURING THE FORWARD END OF A FIRST VEHICLE TO THE REAR END OF A SECOND TOWING VEHICLE, SAID HITCH COMPRISING FIRST AND SECOND HITCH MEMBERS ADAPTED TO BE SECURED TO THE FORWARD AND REAR ENDS OF SAID FIRST AND SECOND VEHICLES RESPECTIVELY AND TO HAVE AN EXTENDED END PORTION PROJECTING FORWARDLY AND REARWARDLY OF SAID FIRST AND SECOND VEHICLES RESPECTIVELY, MOVABLY RELEASABLE MEANS CARRIED BY SAID END PORTIONS ENGAGED WITH EACH OTHER AND CONSTITUTING A PIVOTAL CONNECTION THEREBETWEEN, FIRST AND SECOND GUIDE MEANS CARRIED BY SAID FIRST AND SECOND HITCH MEMBERS ADJACENT SAID MOVABLY RELEASABLE MEANS, SAID MOVABLY RELEASABLE MEANS INCLUDING THIRD GUIDE MEANS, AND ELONGATED LOCK MEANS RELEASABLY ENGAGED WITH SAID FIRST, SECOND AND THIRD GUIDE MEANS AND PREVENTING MOVEMENT OF SAID THIRD GUIDE MEANS RELATIVE TO SAID END PORTIONS SUFFICICENT TO ENABLE DISENGAGEMENT OF SAID MOVABLY RELEASABLE MEANS FROM SAID PIVOTAL CONNECTION MEANS.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
150 words
A TRAILER HITCH FOR PIVOTALLY SECURING THE FORWARD END OF A FIRST VEHICLE TO THE REAR END OF A SECOND TOWING VEHICLE, SAID HITCH COMPRISING FIRST AND SECOND HITCH MEMBERS ADAPTED TO BE SECURED TO THE FORWARD AND REAR ENDS OF SAID FIRST AND SECOND VEHICLES RESPECTIVELY AND TO HAVE AN EXTENDED END PORTION PROJECTING FORWARDLY AND REARWARDLY OF SAID FIRST AND SECOND VEHICLES RESPECTIVELY, MOVABLY RELEASABLE MEANS CARRIED BY SAID END PORTIONS ENGAGED WITH EACH OTHER AND CONSTITUTING A PIVOTAL CONNECTION THEREBETWEEN, FIRST AND SECOND GUIDE MEANS CARRIED BY SAID FIRST AND SECOND HITCH MEMBERS ADJACENT SAID MOVABLY RELEASABLE MEANS, SAID MOVABLY RELEASABLE MEANS INCLUDING THIRD GUIDE MEANS, AND ELONGATED LOCK MEANS RELEASABLY ENGAGED WITH SAID FIRST, SECOND AND THIRD GUIDE MEANS AND PREVENTING MOVEMENT OF SAID THIRD GUIDE MEANS RELATIVE TO SAID END PORTIONS SUFFICICENT TO ENABLE DISENGAGEMENT OF SAID MOVABLY RELEASABLE MEANS FROM SAID PIVOTAL CONNECTION MEANS.
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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) | 1968-02-16 | 1968-08-17 | 1969-02-16 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1972-02-16 | 1972-08-17 | 1973-02-16 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1976-02-16 | 1976-08-17 | 1977-02-16 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |