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US3284101A
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Telescoping bumper-clamping tow bar for vehicles
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1964-12-09
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Granted: 1966-11-08
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Expires: 1984-12-09
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Arnold Eston
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 17:21
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60D; B60D1/00; B60D1/14; B60D1/145; B60D1/155
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 1
Claim 1
Independent Claim
125 words
A TOW BAR ASSEMBLY COMPRISING A TOW POLE FORMED OF ELONGATED TELESCOPING SECTIONS, LOCKING MEANS TO LOCK SAID TELESCOPING SECTIONS IN AN ADJUSTED POSITION, SAID TOW POLE HAVING BUMPER CLAMP MEANS AT ONE END AND BUMPER CONNECTION MEANS AT THE OTHER END, SAID BUMPER CLAMP MEANS INCLUDING A LOWER CLAMP MEMBER PIVOTED TO SAID TOW POLE, AN UPPER CLAMP MEMBER AND TENSIONING MEANS, SAID TENSIONING MEANS COMPRISING A CABLE ATTACHED TO ONE END OF SAID UPPER CLAMP MEMBER, SAID CABLE EXTENDING THROUGH SAID LOWER CLAMP MEMBER AND BEING ATTACHED AT ITS OTHER END TO ADJUSTABLE MEANS ON SAID TOW POLE TO CONTROL THE EFFECTIVE LENGTH OF SAID TENSIONING MEANS, WHEREBY MOVEMENT OF SAID ADJUSTABLE MEANS URGE THE BUMPER CLAMPING MEANS TO TIGHTLY GRIP SAID BUMPER.
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 |