US3243060A
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Vertical gate lift apparatus
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1964-01-13
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Granted: 1966-03-29
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Expires: 1984-01-13
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Pietroroia Dominic
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 06:58
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60P; B60P1/00; B60P1/44; B60P1/4414; B60P1/4421
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
108 words
IN COMBINATION WITH A VEHICLE HAVING A BODY INCLUDING A SUPPORT FRAME AND A BED; A TAIL GATE SUPPORT; MEANS INCLUDING A PAIR OF FLUID CYLINDERS FOR MOUNTING SAID TAIL GATE SUPPORT FROM SAID BODY AND FOR LIFTING OR LOWERING SAID SUPPORT PERPENDICULARLY RELATIVE TO SAID BED; A TAIL GATE PIVOTALLY HINGED TO SAID TAIL GATE SUPPORT; AND MEANS INCLUDING A CABLE CONNECTED INTERMEDIATE SAID TAIL GATE AND BODY AND A CABLE GUIDE MOUNTED TO SAID TAIL GATE SUPPORT, SAID CABLE BEING ENTRAINED OVER SAID CABLE GUIDE, FOR MAINTAINING SAID TAIL GATE IN AN ESSENTIALLY HORIZONTAL PLANE WHILE COUNTER-BALANCING THE LOAD-TORQUE APPLIED TO SAID PAIR OF FLUID CYLINDERS.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
108 words
IN COMBINATION WITH A VEHICLE HAVING A BODY INCLUDING A SUPPORT FRAME AND A BED; A TAIL GATE SUPPORT; MEANS INCLUDING A PAIR OF FLUID CYLINDERS FOR MOUNTING SAID TAIL GATE SUPPORT FROM SAID BODY AND FOR LIFTING OR LOWERING SAID SUPPORT PERPENDICULARLY RELATIVE TO SAID BED; A TAIL GATE PIVOTALLY HINGED TO SAID TAIL GATE SUPPORT; AND MEANS INCLUDING A CABLE CONNECTED INTERMEDIATE SAID TAIL GATE AND BODY AND A CABLE GUIDE MOUNTED TO SAID TAIL GATE SUPPORT, SAID CABLE BEING ENTRAINED OVER SAID CABLE GUIDE, FOR MAINTAINING SAID TAIL GATE IN AN ESSENTIALLY HORIZONTAL PLANE WHILE COUNTER-BALANCING THE LOAD-TORQUE APPLIED TO SAID PAIR OF FLUID CYLINDERS.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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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) | 1969-03-28 | 1969-09-27 | 1970-03-29 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-03-28 | 1973-09-27 | 1974-03-29 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-03-28 | 1977-09-27 | 1978-03-29 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |