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Selectively or speed responsively positioned towing-eye device for vehicles
Assignee: General Steel Industries Inc
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Filing: 1962-04-30
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Granted: 1966-04-05
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Expires: 1982-04-30
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Winthrop B Reed
- 👤 Lloyd J Wolf
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 18:52
CPC Classifications
B; B62; B62D; B62D53/00; B60; B60D; B60D1/00; B60D1/24; B60D1/36; B60D1/40; B62D13/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
89 words
IN A LAND VEHICLE HAVING SPACED APART FRONT AND REAR AXLES AND A BODY-SUPPORTING FRAME CARRIED THEREON, MEANS MOUNTED ON THE VEHICLE FOR MOVEMENT LENGTHWISE THEREOF AND FOR PIVOTAL CONNECTION TO A TOW BAR OF A TRAILING VEHICLE HAVING SPACED FRONT AND REAR AXLES, AND POWER MEANS OPERABLE DURING MOTION OF THE VEHICLE TO EFFECT SUCH LENGTHWISE MOVEMENT OF SAID CONNECTION MEANS, SAID CONNECTION MEANS BEING MOVABLE FRONT A POINT FORWARD OF THE REAR END OF SAID FRAME TO A POINT REARWARD OF THE REAR END OF SAID FRAME.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
89 words
IN A LAND VEHICLE HAVING SPACED APART FRONT AND REAR AXLES AND A BODY-SUPPORTING FRAME CARRIED THEREON, MEANS MOUNTED ON THE VEHICLE FOR MOVEMENT LENGTHWISE THEREOF AND FOR PIVOTAL CONNECTION TO A TOW BAR OF A TRAILING VEHICLE HAVING SPACED FRONT AND REAR AXLES, AND POWER MEANS OPERABLE DURING MOTION OF THE VEHICLE TO EFFECT SUCH LENGTHWISE MOVEMENT OF SAID CONNECTION MEANS, SAID CONNECTION MEANS BEING MOVABLE FRONT A POINT FORWARD OF THE REAR END OF SAID FRAME TO A POINT REARWARD OF THE REAR END OF SAID FRAME.
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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) | 1969-04-04 | 1969-10-04 | 1970-04-05 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-04-04 | 1973-10-04 | 1974-04-05 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-04-04 | 1977-10-04 | 1978-04-05 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |