US3170716A
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Adjustable fifth wheel mounting
Assignee: Dayton Steel Foundry Co
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Filing: 1963-02-04
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Granted: 1965-02-23
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Expires: 1983-02-04
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 George N Walther
- 👤 Frederick S Walther
- 👤 Forest L Waite
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-25 23:50
CPC Classifications
B; B62; B62D; B62D53/00; B62D53/04; B62D53/08; B62D53/0807
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 1
Claim 1
Independent Claim
188 words
AN ADJUSTABLE FRAME MOUNT WITH LOCKING MECHANISM ADAPTED TO BE MOUNTED ON THE FRAME OF A VEHICLE, SAID VEHICLE FRAME HAVING AT LEAST TWO LONGITUDINAL SIDE MEMBERS, SAID FRAME MOUNT WITH LOCKING MECHANISM CONPRISING, A RAIL ATTACHED TO EACH SIDE MEMBER, A MOUNTING PLATE SLIDABLY ENGAGING THE UPPER SURFACE OF SAID RAIL AND CORRUGATED TRANSVERSELY THERETO, SPACED RAIL KEEPERS ATTACHED TO SAID MOUNTING PLATE AND ENGAGING THE UNDER SURFACES OF SAID RAILS, A LOCK GUIDE ON EACH SIDE OF SAID MOUNTING PLATE IN THE MEDIAL PORTION THEREOF, A BOLT AXIALLY SLIDABLE IN EACH SAID LOCK GUIDE AND ORIENTED TRANSVERSELY OF SAID RAILS, A PLURALITY OF NOTCH-LIKE RECEIVERS IN THE OPPOSED AND FACING PORTIONS OF SAID RAILS, THE MATING END OF EACH SAID BOLT AND SAID RECEIVERS TAPERED AT ABOUT 7* TO PROVIDE LOCKING ENGAGEMENT OF SAID MOUNTING PLATES AT SELECTED POSITIONS ALONG SAID RAILS, A SPRING ATTACHED TO EACH SAID BOLT BIASING EACH SAID BOLT OUTWARDLY INTO ENGAGEMENT WITH SAID RECEIVERS, A CABLE HAVING SUITABLE GUIDE MEANS ATTACHED TO EACH SAID BOLT, AND OPERATING MEANS CONNECTED TO SAID CABLE SELECTIVELY TO DISENGAGE EACH SAID BOLT FROM SAID RECEIVERS.
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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) | 1968-02-23 | 1968-08-24 | 1969-02-23 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1972-02-23 | 1972-08-24 | 1973-02-23 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1976-02-23 | 1976-08-24 | 1977-02-23 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |