US3298706A
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Axle load distributing devices for use with heavy motor vehicles and equipment
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1965-05-24
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Granted: 1967-01-17
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Expires: 1985-05-24
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Ralph G Lyall
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 04:07
CPC Classifications
B; B62; B62D; B62D53/00; B62D53/04; B62D53/06; B62D53/068
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
119 words
AN AXLE LOAD DISTRIBUTING DEVICE FOR A MOTOR VEHICLE WHICH HAS A FRAME SUPPORTED ON WHEEL SUPPORTED AXLES, COMPRISING A CANTILEVER POSITIONED GENERALLY PARALLEL WITH THE MOTOR VEHICLE FRAME AND RIGIDLY MOUNTED TO SAID FRAME AS RESPECTS VERTICAL MOVEMENT THERETO AND PIVOTALLY CONNECTED WITH SAID FRAME AS RESPECTS HORIZONTAL LATERAL SWINGING MOVEMENT; AT LEAST ONE TRANSVERSE LOAD DISTRIBUTING AXLE CARRIED BY A GROUND ENGAGING WHEEL; A TORSIONAL FRAME BAR, CONNECTING SAID LOAD DISTRIBUTING AXLE IN SPACED RELATION TO A FORWARD END PORTION OF SAID CANTILEVER, THE SPACED RELATION EQUALING A PLURALITY OF TIMES THE DIAMETER OF THE GROUND ENGAGING WHEEL OF SAID LOAD DISTRIBUTING AXLE; AND A PNEUMATIC UNIT OPERATIVELY DISPOSED BETWEEN SAID LOAD DISTRIBUTING AXLE AND SAID CANTILEVER.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
119 words
AN AXLE LOAD DISTRIBUTING DEVICE FOR A MOTOR VEHICLE WHICH HAS A FRAME SUPPORTED ON WHEEL SUPPORTED AXLES, COMPRISING A CANTILEVER POSITIONED GENERALLY PARALLEL WITH THE MOTOR VEHICLE FRAME AND RIGIDLY MOUNTED TO SAID FRAME AS RESPECTS VERTICAL MOVEMENT THERETO AND PIVOTALLY CONNECTED WITH SAID FRAME AS RESPECTS HORIZONTAL LATERAL SWINGING MOVEMENT; AT LEAST ONE TRANSVERSE LOAD DISTRIBUTING AXLE CARRIED BY A GROUND ENGAGING WHEEL; A TORSIONAL FRAME BAR, CONNECTING SAID LOAD DISTRIBUTING AXLE IN SPACED RELATION TO A FORWARD END PORTION OF SAID CANTILEVER, THE SPACED RELATION EQUALING A PLURALITY OF TIMES THE DIAMETER OF THE GROUND ENGAGING WHEEL OF SAID LOAD DISTRIBUTING AXLE; AND A PNEUMATIC UNIT OPERATIVELY DISPOSED BETWEEN SAID LOAD DISTRIBUTING AXLE AND SAID CANTILEVER.
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) | 1970-01-16 | 1970-07-18 | 1971-01-17 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1974-01-16 | 1974-07-18 | 1975-01-17 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1978-01-16 | 1978-07-18 | 1979-01-17 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |