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US3197237A
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Detachable pushable axle
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1961-11-20
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Granted: 1965-07-27
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Expires: 1981-11-20
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Otho W Smith
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 10:25
CPC Classifications
B; B62; B62D; B62D53/00; B62D53/04; B62D53/08; B62D53/0857; B62D49/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
136 words
A DETACHABLE PUSHABLE AXLE FOR TRACTOR VEHICLES HAVING FRONT AND REAR WHEELS ADAPTED TO PERMIT AN INCREASE IN SAID PERMISSIBLE LOAD CARRIED BY A TRAILER ATTACHED TO THE VEHICLE WITHOUT INCREASE IN HEIGHT OR LENGTH OF THE TRACTOR-TRAILER ASSEMBLY, COMPRISING A FRAME INCLUDING A PAIR OF LONGITUDINALLY EXTENDING BEAMS ADAPTED TO BE SECURED TO THE TRACTOR FRAME MEMBERS AFTER REMOVAL OF THE FIFTH WHEEL OF THE TRACTOR, A TRANSVERSE PLATE EXTENDING BETWEEN SAID BEAMS, A CHANNEL MEMBER SECURED TO SAID PLATE ADAPTED TO BE PIVOTALLY MOUNTED ON THE FIFTH WHEEL MOUNTING OF THE TRACTOR, A FIFTH WHEEL CARRIED BY SAID PLATE, VERTICALY GUIDE MEMBERS CARRIED BY SAID PLATE AT ITS FREE END, GUIDE SHOES IN SAID GUIDE MEMBERS, A PUSHABLE AXLE CARRIED BY SAID GUIDE SHOES, WHEELS CARRIED BY SAID PUSHABLE AXLE TO BE POSITIONED BETWEEN
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
136 words
A DETACHABLE PUSHABLE AXLE FOR TRACTOR VEHICLES HAVING FRONT AND REAR WHEELS ADAPTED TO PERMIT AN INCREASE IN SAID PERMISSIBLE LOAD CARRIED BY A TRAILER ATTACHED TO THE VEHICLE WITHOUT INCREASE IN HEIGHT OR LENGTH OF THE TRACTOR-TRAILER ASSEMBLY, COMPRISING A FRAME INCLUDING A PAIR OF LONGITUDINALLY EXTENDING BEAMS ADAPTED TO BE SECURED TO THE TRACTOR FRAME MEMBERS AFTER REMOVAL OF THE FIFTH WHEEL OF THE TRACTOR, A TRANSVERSE PLATE EXTENDING BETWEEN SAID BEAMS, A CHANNEL MEMBER SECURED TO SAID PLATE ADAPTED TO BE PIVOTALLY MOUNTED ON THE FIFTH WHEEL MOUNTING OF THE TRACTOR, A FIFTH WHEEL CARRIED BY SAID PLATE, VERTICALY GUIDE MEMBERS CARRIED BY SAID PLATE AT ITS FREE END, GUIDE SHOES IN SAID GUIDE MEMBERS, A PUSHABLE AXLE CARRIED BY SAID GUIDE SHOES, WHEELS CARRIED BY SAID PUSHABLE AXLE TO BE POSITIONED BETWEEN
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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) | 1968-07-26 | 1969-01-25 | 1969-07-27 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1972-07-26 | 1973-01-25 | 1973-07-27 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1976-07-26 | 1977-01-25 | 1977-07-27 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |