US3271049A
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Vehicle tow bar
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1964-04-07
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Granted: 1966-09-06
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Expires: 1984-04-07
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 George P Schoonmaker
- 👤 Andrew M Schoonmaker
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 19:15
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60D; B60D1/00; B60D1/14; B60D1/145
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
116 words
A TOW BAR FOR CONNECTING TWO VEHICLES HAVING TOWING ELEMENTS, SAID BAR COMPRISING A RIGID TUBULAR MEMBER ADAPTED TO EXTEND BETWEEN THE TOWING ELEMENTS OF SAID VEHICLES, A LOOPED CABLE POSITIONED WITHIN SAID TUBULAR MEMBER AND INCLUDING LOOPED PORTIONS PROJECTING FROM THE OPPOSITE ENDS OF SAID TUBULAR MEMBER AND ADAPTED TO ENGAGE SAID TOWING ELEMENTS, SAID CABLE FURTHER INCLUDING OPPOSED END PORTIONS DISPOSED EXTERIORLY OF SAID TUBULAR MEMBER, AND MEANS LOCATED EXTERIORLY OF SAID TUBULAR MEMBER FOR ENGAGING THE OPPOSED CABLE END PORTIONS AND DRAWING THE SAME TOGETHER TO THEREBY TIGHTEN SAID CABLE LOOPED PORTIONS ABOUT SAID TOWING ELEMENTS AND BRINGING SAID TOWING ELEMENTS INTO CLOSE ABUTTING RELATION TO THE OPPOSITE ENDS OF SAID TUBULAR MEMBER.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
116 words
A TOW BAR FOR CONNECTING TWO VEHICLES HAVING TOWING ELEMENTS, SAID BAR COMPRISING A RIGID TUBULAR MEMBER ADAPTED TO EXTEND BETWEEN THE TOWING ELEMENTS OF SAID VEHICLES, A LOOPED CABLE POSITIONED WITHIN SAID TUBULAR MEMBER AND INCLUDING LOOPED PORTIONS PROJECTING FROM THE OPPOSITE ENDS OF SAID TUBULAR MEMBER AND ADAPTED TO ENGAGE SAID TOWING ELEMENTS, SAID CABLE FURTHER INCLUDING OPPOSED END PORTIONS DISPOSED EXTERIORLY OF SAID TUBULAR MEMBER, AND MEANS LOCATED EXTERIORLY OF SAID TUBULAR MEMBER FOR ENGAGING THE OPPOSED CABLE END PORTIONS AND DRAWING THE SAME TOGETHER TO THEREBY TIGHTEN SAID CABLE LOOPED PORTIONS ABOUT SAID TOWING ELEMENTS AND BRINGING SAID TOWING ELEMENTS INTO CLOSE ABUTTING RELATION TO THE OPPOSITE ENDS OF SAID TUBULAR MEMBER.
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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) | 1969-09-05 | 1970-03-07 | 1970-09-06 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-09-05 | 1974-03-07 | 1974-09-06 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-09-05 | 1978-03-07 | 1978-09-06 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |