US3229994A
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Load-retaining rack for open body truck
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1963-09-24
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Granted: 1966-01-18
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Expires: 1983-09-24
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Klein Ludwig
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-26 01:18
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60R; B60R9/00; B60P; B60P7/00; B60P7/06; B60P7/08; B60P7/0807; B60P7/0815
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
149 words
AN ADJUSTABLE LOAD-RETAINING RACK FOR THE OPEN BODY OF A TRUCK, COMPRISIG A PAIR OF SPACED PARALLEL HORIZONTAL RAILS, MEANS FOR ATTACHIG THE RAILS TO THE TOP OF THE OPPOSITE SIDES OF A TRUCK BODY IN SPACED RELATION THEREWITH, AN OPEN BOTTOM SHOE FITTING OVER EACH RAIL AND SILDABLE LENGTHWISE THEREOF, A VERTICAL POST ABOVE EACH SHOE, POST SUPPORTS MOUNTED ON THE SHOES FOR HOLDING THE POSTS UPRIGHT, A CROSS BAR CONNECTED AT ITS ENDS TO THE POSTS, A CLAMPING PLATE EXTENDING TRANSVERSELY BENEATH EACH RAIL BELOW TE SHOE THEREON, MEANS FOR HINGING ONE END OF EACH PLATE TO ONE SIDE OF THE OVERLYING SHOE, AND MANUALLY OPERABLE MEANS AT THE OPPOSITE SIDE OF THE SHOE FOR RAISING THE ADJOINING END OF THE PLATE TO CLAMP THE PLATE TIGHTLY AGAINST THE BOTTOM OF THE RAIL, WHEREBY TO PERMIT THE SHOES TO BE HELD IN SELECTED POSITIONS ALONG THE RAILS.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
149 words
AN ADJUSTABLE LOAD-RETAINING RACK FOR THE OPEN BODY OF A TRUCK, COMPRISIG A PAIR OF SPACED PARALLEL HORIZONTAL RAILS, MEANS FOR ATTACHIG THE RAILS TO THE TOP OF THE OPPOSITE SIDES OF A TRUCK BODY IN SPACED RELATION THEREWITH, AN OPEN BOTTOM SHOE FITTING OVER EACH RAIL AND SILDABLE LENGTHWISE THEREOF, A VERTICAL POST ABOVE EACH SHOE, POST SUPPORTS MOUNTED ON THE SHOES FOR HOLDING THE POSTS UPRIGHT, A CROSS BAR CONNECTED AT ITS ENDS TO THE POSTS, A CLAMPING PLATE EXTENDING TRANSVERSELY BENEATH EACH RAIL BELOW TE SHOE THEREON, MEANS FOR HINGING ONE END OF EACH PLATE TO ONE SIDE OF THE OVERLYING SHOE, AND MANUALLY OPERABLE MEANS AT THE OPPOSITE SIDE OF THE SHOE FOR RAISING THE ADJOINING END OF THE PLATE TO CLAMP THE PLATE TIGHTLY AGAINST THE BOTTOM OF THE RAIL, WHEREBY TO PERMIT THE SHOES TO BE HELD IN SELECTED POSITIONS ALONG THE RAILS.
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) | 1969-01-17 | 1969-07-19 | 1970-01-18 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-01-17 | 1973-07-19 | 1974-01-18 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-01-17 | 1977-07-19 | 1978-01-18 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |