US3271050A
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Hitch bar protector
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1964-12-14
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Granted: 1966-09-06
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Expires: 1984-12-14
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Eldon J Saunders
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 23:38
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60D; B60D1/00; B60D1/58; B60D1/60
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
99 words
FOR USE ON ROAD VEHICLE TRACTORS EQUIPPED WITH A TRAILER HITCH BAR FOR RECEIVING THE PROJECTING END OF A TRAILER HITCH, A CLOSE-OFF DEVICE FOR CLOSING OFF THE OPEN END OF SAID HITCH BAR COMPRISING A MEMBER HAVING A REAR END INSERTABLE INTO SAID HITCH BAR, MEANS ON SAID REAR END FOR REMOVABLY AFFIXING THE DEVICE TO SAID HITCH BAR, AND A WHEEL ROTATABLY MOUNTED AT THE LOWER FRONT END OF SAID MEMBER FOR ROLLABLY SUPPORTING THE REAR END OF THE TRACTOR WHEN IT GOES UP DRIVEWAYS AND THE LIKE INCLINES SUCH AS WOULD OTHERWISE SCRAPE THE HITCH BAR.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
99 words
FOR USE ON ROAD VEHICLE TRACTORS EQUIPPED WITH A TRAILER HITCH BAR FOR RECEIVING THE PROJECTING END OF A TRAILER HITCH, A CLOSE-OFF DEVICE FOR CLOSING OFF THE OPEN END OF SAID HITCH BAR COMPRISING A MEMBER HAVING A REAR END INSERTABLE INTO SAID HITCH BAR, MEANS ON SAID REAR END FOR REMOVABLY AFFIXING THE DEVICE TO SAID HITCH BAR, AND A WHEEL ROTATABLY MOUNTED AT THE LOWER FRONT END OF SAID MEMBER FOR ROLLABLY SUPPORTING THE REAR END OF THE TRACTOR WHEN IT GOES UP DRIVEWAYS AND THE LIKE INCLINES SUCH AS WOULD OTHERWISE SCRAPE THE HITCH BAR.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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 |