US3248126A
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Mud flap retractors
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1964-06-01
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Granted: 1966-04-26
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Expires: 1984-06-01
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Gene R Saxton
- 👤 Charles L Morganti
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 09:56
CPC Classifications
B; B62; B62D; B62D25/00; B62D25/08; B62D25/16; B62D25/18; B62D25/188
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
102 words
IN A DUMP TRUCK ASSEMBLY INCLUDING REAR WHEELS, CABLE MEANS AND A REMOTELY OPERABLE ACTUATOR CONNECTED TO THE CABLE MEANS FOR PULLING THE SAME, THE IMPROVEMENT WHICH COMPRISES A PAIR OF SUBSTANTIALLY RESILIENT FLAPS EACH HAVING AN APERTURE EXTENDING THERETHROUGH, SAID FLAPS BEING SUPPORTED IN DEPENDING RELATION BEHIND SAID REAR WHEELS, THE ENDS OF SAID CABLE MEANS EXTENDING THROUGH THE RESPECTIVE APERTURES AND BEING CONNECTED TO THE FLAPS BELOW SAID APERTURES, SAID FLAPS BEING SUFFICIENTLY FLEXIBLE SO THAT PULLING OF SAID CABLE MEANS IN A GENERALLY VERTICAL DIRECTION RESULTS IN FOLDING SAID FLAPS INTO A PLACED CONDITION WITHOUT CRACKING OF THE FLAPS.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
102 words
IN A DUMP TRUCK ASSEMBLY INCLUDING REAR WHEELS, CABLE MEANS AND A REMOTELY OPERABLE ACTUATOR CONNECTED TO THE CABLE MEANS FOR PULLING THE SAME, THE IMPROVEMENT WHICH COMPRISES A PAIR OF SUBSTANTIALLY RESILIENT FLAPS EACH HAVING AN APERTURE EXTENDING THERETHROUGH, SAID FLAPS BEING SUPPORTED IN DEPENDING RELATION BEHIND SAID REAR WHEELS, THE ENDS OF SAID CABLE MEANS EXTENDING THROUGH THE RESPECTIVE APERTURES AND BEING CONNECTED TO THE FLAPS BELOW SAID APERTURES, SAID FLAPS BEING SUFFICIENTLY FLEXIBLE SO THAT PULLING OF SAID CABLE MEANS IN A GENERALLY VERTICAL DIRECTION RESULTS IN FOLDING SAID FLAPS INTO A PLACED CONDITION WITHOUT CRACKING OF THE FLAPS.
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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) | 1969-04-25 | 1969-10-25 | 1970-04-26 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-04-25 | 1973-10-25 | 1974-04-26 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-04-25 | 1977-10-25 | 1978-04-26 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |