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Load-transferring and oscillation damping trailer hitch
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1964-09-15
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Granted: 1966-11-08
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Expires: 1984-09-15
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Emmett J Worley
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 15:11
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60D; B60D1/00; B60D1/24; B60D1/30; B60D1/32; B60D1/322
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
140 words
A HITCH ASSEMBLY FOR ESTABLISHING A FLEXIBLE CONNECTION BETWEEN THE FORWARDLY PROJECTING TONGUE OF A TRAILER AND A TOWING VEHICLE FOR MOVEMENT OF SAID TRAILER AND SAID VEHICLE IN UNISON IN VARYING DEGREES OF UNALIGNMENT INCLUDING RIGHT AND LEFT TURNS OVER UNEVEN TERRAIN, SAID ASSEMBLY INCLUDING A HANGER MEMBER PIVOTALLY SUSPENDED FROM THE FORWARD END OF SAID TRAILER TONGUE, A TORSION BAR, MEANS FOR PIVOTALLY CONNECTING ONE END OF SAID TORSION BAR TO SAID HANGER MEMBER IN DOWNWARD COAXIAL ALIGNMENT WITH THE AXIS ON WHICH SAID HANGER MEMBER HAS HORIZONTAL PIVOTAL MOVEMENT RELATIVE TO SAID TRAILER TONGUE AND MEANS SUPPORTING SAID TORSION BAR AT ITS OTHER END IN REARWARDLY SPACED RELATION TO SAID HANGER MEMBER AND IN DOWNWARDLY SPACED VERTICAL ALIGNMENT WITH THE CENTER LINE OF SAID TRAILER TONGUE, AND MEANS FOR CONTROLLING ROLLING OR PIVOTING ACTION OF SAID HANGER
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
140 words
A HITCH ASSEMBLY FOR ESTABLISHING A FLEXIBLE CONNECTION BETWEEN THE FORWARDLY PROJECTING TONGUE OF A TRAILER AND A TOWING VEHICLE FOR MOVEMENT OF SAID TRAILER AND SAID VEHICLE IN UNISON IN VARYING DEGREES OF UNALIGNMENT INCLUDING RIGHT AND LEFT TURNS OVER UNEVEN TERRAIN, SAID ASSEMBLY INCLUDING A HANGER MEMBER PIVOTALLY SUSPENDED FROM THE FORWARD END OF SAID TRAILER TONGUE, A TORSION BAR, MEANS FOR PIVOTALLY CONNECTING ONE END OF SAID TORSION BAR TO SAID HANGER MEMBER IN DOWNWARD COAXIAL ALIGNMENT WITH THE AXIS ON WHICH SAID HANGER MEMBER HAS HORIZONTAL PIVOTAL MOVEMENT RELATIVE TO SAID TRAILER TONGUE AND MEANS SUPPORTING SAID TORSION BAR AT ITS OTHER END IN REARWARDLY SPACED RELATION TO SAID HANGER MEMBER AND IN DOWNWARDLY SPACED VERTICAL ALIGNMENT WITH THE CENTER LINE OF SAID TRAILER TONGUE, AND MEANS FOR CONTROLLING ROLLING OR PIVOTING ACTION OF SAID HANGER
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) | 1969-11-07 | 1970-05-09 | 1970-11-08 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-11-07 | 1974-05-09 | 1974-11-08 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-11-07 | 1978-05-09 | 1978-11-08 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |