US3241620A
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Torsion bar spring draft sensing means for implement hitch mechanism
Assignee: International Motors LLC
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Filing: 1960-12-19
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Granted: 1966-03-22
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Expires: 1980-12-19
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Jr Andrew Brudnak
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 16:03
CPC Classifications
A; A01; A01B; A01B63/00; A01B63/02; A01B63/10; A01B63/111; A01B63/112
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
121 words
IN A HITCH MOUNTING FOR A TRACTOR HAVING A TRANSVERSE REAR AXLE HOUSING ASSEMBLY PORTION; A REACTION LEVER MEANS HAVING CONNECTION ENDS AND AN INTERMEDIATE MOUNTING POINT; A LOAD-SPREADING AND REACTION FORCE ORIENTING SUPPORT FOR SAID LEVER MEANS AT SAID INTERMEDIATE POINT MOUNTED TO THE HOUSING ASSEMBLY PORTION FOR SPREADING THE LOADING THEREON COMPRISING, A TORSION BAR ASSEMBLY HAVING INNER AND OUTER TELESCOPED ELEMENTS, SAID OUTER ELEMENT BEING IN THE FORM OF A TUBE AND SAID INNER ELEMENT IN THE FORM OF A ROD, SAID TUBE AND ROD ELEMENTS INTERCONNECTED AT ONE OF THEIR CORRESPONDING ENDS, A PLURALITY OF BEARING MEANS SLEEVED OVER SAID TUBE AND SPACED LONGITUDINALLY THEREOF AND CONNECTED AT LONGITUDINALLY SPACED POINTS TO THE REAR AXLE HOUSING ASSEMBLY
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
121 words
IN A HITCH MOUNTING FOR A TRACTOR HAVING A TRANSVERSE REAR AXLE HOUSING ASSEMBLY PORTION; A REACTION LEVER MEANS HAVING CONNECTION ENDS AND AN INTERMEDIATE MOUNTING POINT; A LOAD-SPREADING AND REACTION FORCE ORIENTING SUPPORT FOR SAID LEVER MEANS AT SAID INTERMEDIATE POINT MOUNTED TO THE HOUSING ASSEMBLY PORTION FOR SPREADING THE LOADING THEREON COMPRISING, A TORSION BAR ASSEMBLY HAVING INNER AND OUTER TELESCOPED ELEMENTS, SAID OUTER ELEMENT BEING IN THE FORM OF A TUBE AND SAID INNER ELEMENT IN THE FORM OF A ROD, SAID TUBE AND ROD ELEMENTS INTERCONNECTED AT ONE OF THEIR CORRESPONDING ENDS, A PLURALITY OF BEARING MEANS SLEEVED OVER SAID TUBE AND SPACED LONGITUDINALLY THEREOF AND CONNECTED AT LONGITUDINALLY SPACED POINTS TO THE REAR AXLE HOUSING ASSEMBLY
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) | 1969-03-21 | 1969-09-20 | 1970-03-22 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-03-21 | 1973-09-20 | 1974-03-22 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-03-21 | 1977-09-20 | 1978-03-22 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |