US3297340A
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Trailer hitch
Assignee: Phoenix Electronics Components Inc
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Filing: 1965-06-24
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Granted: 1967-01-10
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Expires: 1985-06-24
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 William L Rendessy
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 16:27
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60D; B60D1/00; B60D1/24; B60D1/30; B60D1/32
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
108 words
A TRAILER HITCH FOR PIVOTALLY INTERCONNECTING THE TRAILER WITH THE TOWING VEHICLE COMPRISING IN COMBINATION: (A) A TRAILER FRAME, (B) A TOWING VEHICLE FRAME, (C) A CARRIAGE FIXED ON SAID TOWING VEHICLE FRAME, (D) A SLIDE MOUNTED FOR LIMITED FORWARD AND REARWARD MOVEMENT ON SAID CARRIAGE, (E) A TRAILER HITCH PIVOT BALL FIXED ON SAID SLIDE, (F) A TRAILER BALL RECEPTACLE FIXED TO SAID TRAILER FRAME, (G) A BRAKING RING FIXED TO SAID CARRIAGE, (H) A BRAKE SHOE MOVABLY MOUNTED ON SAID TRAILER FRAME FOR MOVEMENT RELATIVE TO SAID BRAKING RING, (I) AND MEANS ON SAID TRAILER FRAME TO YIELDINGLY URGE SAID BRAKE SHOE TOWARD SAID BRAKING RING.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
108 words
A TRAILER HITCH FOR PIVOTALLY INTERCONNECTING THE TRAILER WITH THE TOWING VEHICLE COMPRISING IN COMBINATION: (A) A TRAILER FRAME, (B) A TOWING VEHICLE FRAME, (C) A CARRIAGE FIXED ON SAID TOWING VEHICLE FRAME, (D) A SLIDE MOUNTED FOR LIMITED FORWARD AND REARWARD MOVEMENT ON SAID CARRIAGE, (E) A TRAILER HITCH PIVOT BALL FIXED ON SAID SLIDE, (F) A TRAILER BALL RECEPTACLE FIXED TO SAID TRAILER FRAME, (G) A BRAKING RING FIXED TO SAID CARRIAGE, (H) A BRAKE SHOE MOVABLY MOUNTED ON SAID TRAILER FRAME FOR MOVEMENT RELATIVE TO SAID BRAKING RING, (I) AND MEANS ON SAID TRAILER FRAME TO YIELDINGLY URGE SAID BRAKE SHOE TOWARD SAID BRAKING RING.
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) | 1970-01-09 | 1970-07-11 | 1971-01-10 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1974-01-09 | 1974-07-11 | 1975-01-10 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1978-01-09 | 1978-07-11 | 1979-01-10 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |