US3173669A
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Vehicle spring and axle assembly
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1963-07-09
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Granted: 1965-03-16
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Expires: 1983-07-09
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Mac C Chutz
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-28 09:38
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60G; B60G11/00; B60G11/02; B60G11/10; B60G11/113; B60G2200/00; B60G2200/30; B60G2200/31; B60G2204/00; B60G2204/40; B60G2204/43; B60G2204/4306
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
94 words
APPARATUS FOR SECURING TOGETHER A VEHICLE SPRING AND AXLE COMPRISING, A MEMBER ENGAGING SAID SPRING AND HAVING OPPOSITELY DISPOSED PAIRS OF SLOTS ADJACENT A PAIR OF OPPOSITE EDGES THEREOF, A PAIR OF U-BOLTS SURROUNDING SAID AXLE AND HAVING THEIR ENDS RECEIVED IN SAID SLOTS WHEN IN OPERATIVE POSITION, SAID U-BOLTS HAVING ENLARGED UPSET ENDS RELEASABLY ENGAGING SAID MEMBER, AND MEANS MOUNTED ON SAID MEMBER OPERABLE TO APPLY A SEPARATING FORCE BETWEEN THE LATTER AND SAID SPRING, WHEREBY TO PLACE SAID U-BOLTS UNDER TENSION TO SECURE SAID SPRING AND SAID AXLE IN FIRMLY INTERCONNECTED CONDITION.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
94 words
APPARATUS FOR SECURING TOGETHER A VEHICLE SPRING AND AXLE COMPRISING, A MEMBER ENGAGING SAID SPRING AND HAVING OPPOSITELY DISPOSED PAIRS OF SLOTS ADJACENT A PAIR OF OPPOSITE EDGES THEREOF, A PAIR OF U-BOLTS SURROUNDING SAID AXLE AND HAVING THEIR ENDS RECEIVED IN SAID SLOTS WHEN IN OPERATIVE POSITION, SAID U-BOLTS HAVING ENLARGED UPSET ENDS RELEASABLY ENGAGING SAID MEMBER, AND MEANS MOUNTED ON SAID MEMBER OPERABLE TO APPLY A SEPARATING FORCE BETWEEN THE LATTER AND SAID SPRING, WHEREBY TO PLACE SAID U-BOLTS UNDER TENSION TO SECURE SAID SPRING AND SAID AXLE IN FIRMLY INTERCONNECTED CONDITION.
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) | 1968-03-15 | 1968-09-14 | 1969-03-16 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1972-03-15 | 1972-09-14 | 1973-03-16 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1976-03-15 | 1976-09-14 | 1977-03-16 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |