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US3227470A
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Tractor-trailer load transferring device
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1963-07-18
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Granted: 1966-01-04
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Expires: 1983-07-18
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Funk Richard Paul
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-27 20:37
CPC Classifications
B; B62; B62D; B62D53/00; B62D53/04; B62D53/06; B62D53/068
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
142 words
IN A TRACTOR TRAILER COMBINATION HAVING A TRACTOR SECTION AND A TRAILER SECTION WITH A FIFTH WHEEL PIVOTAL CONNECTION BETWEEN THE TRACTOR AND TRAILER SECTIONS THEREOF AND IN WHICH THE FRONT END PORTION OF THE TRAILER SECTION OVERLAPS THE REAR END OF THE TRACTOR SECTION AND TERMINATES AT ITS FORWARD END A SPACED DISTANCE FORWARDLY OF SAID FIFTH WHEEL PIVOTAL CONNECTION, A LOAD TRANSFERRING ASSEMBLY INCLUDING VERTICALLY EXPANDABLE UPRIGHT FLUID BAG MEANS, THE UPPER AND LOWER ENDS OF SAID BAG MEANS HAVING MOUNTING PLATES SECURED THERETO, MEANS SECURING ONE OF SAID MOUNTING PLATES TO ONE OF SAID SECTIONS WITH SAID FLUID BAG MEANS DISPOSED BETWEEN THE OVERLAPPED PORTIONS OF SAID SECTIONS FORWARDLY OF SAID FIFTH WHEEL PIVOTAL CONNECTION, THE OTHER OF SAID SECTIONS AND THE OTHER MOUNTING PLATE DEFINING COACTING ANTIFRICTION BEARING MEANS, COACTING GUIDE MEANS SUPPORTED FROM SAID OTHER MOUNTING PLATE
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
142 words
IN A TRACTOR TRAILER COMBINATION HAVING A TRACTOR SECTION AND A TRAILER SECTION WITH A FIFTH WHEEL PIVOTAL CONNECTION BETWEEN THE TRACTOR AND TRAILER SECTIONS THEREOF AND IN WHICH THE FRONT END PORTION OF THE TRAILER SECTION OVERLAPS THE REAR END OF THE TRACTOR SECTION AND TERMINATES AT ITS FORWARD END A SPACED DISTANCE FORWARDLY OF SAID FIFTH WHEEL PIVOTAL CONNECTION, A LOAD TRANSFERRING ASSEMBLY INCLUDING VERTICALLY EXPANDABLE UPRIGHT FLUID BAG MEANS, THE UPPER AND LOWER ENDS OF SAID BAG MEANS HAVING MOUNTING PLATES SECURED THERETO, MEANS SECURING ONE OF SAID MOUNTING PLATES TO ONE OF SAID SECTIONS WITH SAID FLUID BAG MEANS DISPOSED BETWEEN THE OVERLAPPED PORTIONS OF SAID SECTIONS FORWARDLY OF SAID FIFTH WHEEL PIVOTAL CONNECTION, THE OTHER OF SAID SECTIONS AND THE OTHER MOUNTING PLATE DEFINING COACTING ANTIFRICTION BEARING MEANS, COACTING GUIDE MEANS SUPPORTED FROM SAID OTHER MOUNTING PLATE
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) | 1969-01-03 | 1969-07-05 | 1970-01-04 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-01-03 | 1973-07-05 | 1974-01-04 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-01-03 | 1977-07-05 | 1978-01-04 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |