US3245659A
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Adapter for fluid-operated jack
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1962-12-14
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Granted: 1966-04-12
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Expires: 1982-12-14
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 John L Nolden
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 10:50
CPC Classifications
B; B66; B66F; B66F3/00; B66F3/24; B66F3/25; B66F3/36
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
144 words
AN ADAPTOR TO INCREASE THE NUMBER OF MODELS OF VEHICLES THAT MAY BE LIFTED BY A JACK, WHEREIN THE JACK HAS A BRACKET WITH AN UPSTANDING TONGUE WITH A NOTCH IN THE UPPER END OF THE TONGUE OF A WIDTH TO RECEIVE A BUMPER-SUPPORTING ARM OF A GIVEN VEHICLE, SAID ADAPTER COMPRISING A SLEEVE TO REST ON SAID BRACKET IN POSITION TELESCOPED OVER THE TONGUE, SAID SLEEVE BEING LONGER THAN THE TONGUE AND HAVING A NOTCH IN ITS UPPER END WIDER THAN THE NOTCH OF THE TONGUE TO RECEIVE A THICKER BUMPER-SUPPORTING ARM OF ONE NEW MODEL VEHICLE, SAID SLEEVE HAVING A DOWNWARDLY POINTED FINGER ON ITS LOWER END TO FIT AN APERTURE ON THE UNDERSIDE OF A SECOND NEW MODEL VEHICLE WHEREBY THE SLEEVE MAY BE REVERSED END FOR END ON SAID TONGUE TO ENGAGE THE BUMPER OF THE SECOND NEW MODEL VEHICLE.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
144 words
AN ADAPTOR TO INCREASE THE NUMBER OF MODELS OF VEHICLES THAT MAY BE LIFTED BY A JACK, WHEREIN THE JACK HAS A BRACKET WITH AN UPSTANDING TONGUE WITH A NOTCH IN THE UPPER END OF THE TONGUE OF A WIDTH TO RECEIVE A BUMPER-SUPPORTING ARM OF A GIVEN VEHICLE, SAID ADAPTER COMPRISING A SLEEVE TO REST ON SAID BRACKET IN POSITION TELESCOPED OVER THE TONGUE, SAID SLEEVE BEING LONGER THAN THE TONGUE AND HAVING A NOTCH IN ITS UPPER END WIDER THAN THE NOTCH OF THE TONGUE TO RECEIVE A THICKER BUMPER-SUPPORTING ARM OF ONE NEW MODEL VEHICLE, SAID SLEEVE HAVING A DOWNWARDLY POINTED FINGER ON ITS LOWER END TO FIT AN APERTURE ON THE UNDERSIDE OF A SECOND NEW MODEL VEHICLE WHEREBY THE SLEEVE MAY BE REVERSED END FOR END ON SAID TONGUE TO ENGAGE THE BUMPER OF THE SECOND NEW MODEL VEHICLE.
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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) | 1969-04-11 | 1969-10-11 | 1970-04-12 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-04-11 | 1973-10-11 | 1974-04-12 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-04-11 | 1977-10-11 | 1978-04-12 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |