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US3245714A
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Expandable truck bed
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1965-03-15
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Granted: 1966-04-12
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Expires: 1985-03-15
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Calvin B Blair
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 21:06
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60P; B60P3/00; B60P3/42
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
99 words
A RECTANGULAR VEHICLE BED HAVING A FRONT AND A REAR END AND COMPRISING: (A) A FRAME INCLUDING A PAIR OF SPACED APART LONGITUDINALLY EXTENDING SIDE MEMBERS FORMING OPPOSITELY DISPOSED POCKETS OPENING TOWARD EACH OTHER, (B) TRANSVERSELY EXTENDING AND TRANSVERSELY ABUTTING FLOOR BOARDS HAVING THE OPPOSITE ENDS THEREOF SLIDABLY ENGAGED RESPECTIVELY IN SAID POCKETS FORMING A FLOOR, (C) AN ABUTMENT AT ONE END OF SAID BED AND ENGAGING ONE OF SAID BOARDS PREVENTING MOVEMENT OF SAID BOARDS THEREPAST LONGITUDINALLY OF SAID BED, (D) TRANSVERSE MEANS TO THE OTHER END OF SAID BED AND ENGAGING ONE OF SAID BOARDS PREVENTING MOVEMENT
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
99 words
A RECTANGULAR VEHICLE BED HAVING A FRONT AND A REAR END AND COMPRISING: (A) A FRAME INCLUDING A PAIR OF SPACED APART LONGITUDINALLY EXTENDING SIDE MEMBERS FORMING OPPOSITELY DISPOSED POCKETS OPENING TOWARD EACH OTHER, (B) TRANSVERSELY EXTENDING AND TRANSVERSELY ABUTTING FLOOR BOARDS HAVING THE OPPOSITE ENDS THEREOF SLIDABLY ENGAGED RESPECTIVELY IN SAID POCKETS FORMING A FLOOR, (C) AN ABUTMENT AT ONE END OF SAID BED AND ENGAGING ONE OF SAID BOARDS PREVENTING MOVEMENT OF SAID BOARDS THEREPAST LONGITUDINALLY OF SAID BED, (D) TRANSVERSE MEANS TO THE OTHER END OF SAID BED AND ENGAGING ONE OF SAID BOARDS PREVENTING MOVEMENT
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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 |