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Equalized trailer tow bar assembly
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1963-08-16
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Granted: 1965-04-27
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Expires: 1983-08-16
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Sr Fred C Molter
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 13:56
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60D; B60D1/00; B60D1/48; B60D1/50; B60D1/24; B60D1/30; B60D1/34
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
142 words
A TOW BAR ASSEMBLY FOR TRAILERS AND TOWING VEHICLES COMPRISING, IN COMBINATION, A TONGUE FOR SECUREMENT AT ONE REAR END UPON THE TRAILER FRAME, AN EQUALIZING BAR HAVING A HITCH AT ONE FORWARD END FOR MOUNTING UPON THE TOWING VEHICLE, UPSTANDING GUIDE MEANS CARRIED UPON A CENTRAL PORTION OF SAID EQUALIZING BAR LATERALLY CENTERING THE FORWARD END OF SAID TONGUE OF SAID EQUALIZING HANGER MEANS CARRIED BY THE REAR END OF SAID EQUALIZING BAR OVERLYING A CENTRAL PORTION OF SAID TONGUE, AND SPRING MEANS INTERCONNECTING INTERMEDIATE PORTIONS OF SAID TONGUE AND SAID EQUALIZING BAR FOR TRANSMITTING THE TOWIN FORCE FROM THE TOWING VEHICLE TO THE TRAILER, SAID UPSTANDING GUIDE MEANS COMPRISING A PAIR OF PLATES EACH SECURED AT ONE LOWER END TO OPPOSITE SIDES OF SAID EQUALIZING BAR AND DEFINING A CHANNEL THEREBETWEEN SLIDABLY RECEIVING SAID FORWARD END OF SAID TONGUE THEREWITH.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
142 words
A TOW BAR ASSEMBLY FOR TRAILERS AND TOWING VEHICLES COMPRISING, IN COMBINATION, A TONGUE FOR SECUREMENT AT ONE REAR END UPON THE TRAILER FRAME, AN EQUALIZING BAR HAVING A HITCH AT ONE FORWARD END FOR MOUNTING UPON THE TOWING VEHICLE, UPSTANDING GUIDE MEANS CARRIED UPON A CENTRAL PORTION OF SAID EQUALIZING BAR LATERALLY CENTERING THE FORWARD END OF SAID TONGUE OF SAID EQUALIZING HANGER MEANS CARRIED BY THE REAR END OF SAID EQUALIZING BAR OVERLYING A CENTRAL PORTION OF SAID TONGUE, AND SPRING MEANS INTERCONNECTING INTERMEDIATE PORTIONS OF SAID TONGUE AND SAID EQUALIZING BAR FOR TRANSMITTING THE TOWIN FORCE FROM THE TOWING VEHICLE TO THE TRAILER, SAID UPSTANDING GUIDE MEANS COMPRISING A PAIR OF PLATES EACH SECURED AT ONE LOWER END TO OPPOSITE SIDES OF SAID EQUALIZING BAR AND DEFINING A CHANNEL THEREBETWEEN SLIDABLY RECEIVING SAID FORWARD END OF SAID TONGUE THEREWITH.
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) | 1968-04-26 | 1968-10-26 | 1969-04-27 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1972-04-26 | 1972-10-26 | 1973-04-27 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1976-04-26 | 1976-10-26 | 1977-04-27 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |