US3262591A
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Winch-type camper coach loader and unloader
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1964-03-27
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Granted: 1966-07-26
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Expires: 1984-03-27
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Aldropp Art
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 22:48
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60P; B60P1/00; B60P1/64; B60P1/6418; B60P1/6427
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
219 words
IN COMBINATION WITH A CAMPER COACH OR LIKE BODY AND A TRUCK BED, WHEREIN THE BOTTOM OF THE BODY IS BELOW THE TRUCK BED WHEN IN UNLOADED POSITION, APPARATUS FOR LOADING AND UNLOADING THE BODY ONTO AND FROM THE TRUCK BED, COMPRISING: (A) A DOUBLE ACTING WINCH, (B) MOUNTING MEANS FOR MOUNTING THE WINCH ON THE BACK OF THE TRUCK BED, (C) FIRST AND SECOND CABLES WOUND ABOUT THE WINCH IN OPPOSITE DIRECTIONS, THEREBY ARRANGING THE CABLES FOR SELECTIVE TRANSMISSION OF PULLING FORCE THROUGH ONE OF THEM, WHILE CONTEMPORANEOUSLY PAYING OUT THE OTHER, (D) SECURING MEANS FOR SECURING THE RUNNING END OF THE FIRST CABLE TO THE BACK OF THE COACH BODY, (E) SECURING MEANS FOR SECURING THE RUNNING END OF THE SECOND CABLE TO THE FRONT OF THE COACH BODY, (F) AND CABLE GUIDE MEANS ARRANGED FOR GUIDING THE CABLES TO AND FROM THE WINCH, THE CABLE GUIDE MEANS COMPRISING A ROLLER, A PAIR OF GUIDE ROLLER ARMS ROTATABLY MOUNTING THE ROLLER ON THE WINCH MEANS, PARALLEL TO THE WINCH MEANS AND A SPACED DISTANCE THEREFROM; AND LOCK MEANS FOR RELEASABLY LOCKING THE ROLLER IN AN OPERATIVE POSITION WHEREIN IT EXTENDS OUTWARDLY AND REARWARDLY FROM THE WINCH MEANS ADJACENT THE FRONT OF THE COACH BODY, AND A REST POSITION WHEREIN IT EXTENDS DOWNWARDLY SUBSTANTIALLY BENEATH THE WINCH MEANS.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
219 words
IN COMBINATION WITH A CAMPER COACH OR LIKE BODY AND A TRUCK BED, WHEREIN THE BOTTOM OF THE BODY IS BELOW THE TRUCK BED WHEN IN UNLOADED POSITION, APPARATUS FOR LOADING AND UNLOADING THE BODY ONTO AND FROM THE TRUCK BED, COMPRISING: (A) A DOUBLE ACTING WINCH, (B) MOUNTING MEANS FOR MOUNTING THE WINCH ON THE BACK OF THE TRUCK BED, (C) FIRST AND SECOND CABLES WOUND ABOUT THE WINCH IN OPPOSITE DIRECTIONS, THEREBY ARRANGING THE CABLES FOR SELECTIVE TRANSMISSION OF PULLING FORCE THROUGH ONE OF THEM, WHILE CONTEMPORANEOUSLY PAYING OUT THE OTHER, (D) SECURING MEANS FOR SECURING THE RUNNING END OF THE FIRST CABLE TO THE BACK OF THE COACH BODY, (E) SECURING MEANS FOR SECURING THE RUNNING END OF THE SECOND CABLE TO THE FRONT OF THE COACH BODY, (F) AND CABLE GUIDE MEANS ARRANGED FOR GUIDING THE CABLES TO AND FROM THE WINCH, THE CABLE GUIDE MEANS COMPRISING A ROLLER, A PAIR OF GUIDE ROLLER ARMS ROTATABLY MOUNTING THE ROLLER ON THE WINCH MEANS, PARALLEL TO THE WINCH MEANS AND A SPACED DISTANCE THEREFROM; AND LOCK MEANS FOR RELEASABLY LOCKING THE ROLLER IN AN OPERATIVE POSITION WHEREIN IT EXTENDS OUTWARDLY AND REARWARDLY FROM THE WINCH MEANS ADJACENT THE FRONT OF THE COACH BODY, AND A REST POSITION WHEREIN IT EXTENDS DOWNWARDLY SUBSTANTIALLY BENEATH THE WINCH MEANS.
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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) | 1969-07-25 | 1970-01-24 | 1970-07-26 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-07-25 | 1974-01-24 | 1974-07-26 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-07-25 | 1978-01-24 | 1978-07-26 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |