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US3321095A
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Removable load supporting rack for automobiles
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1966-05-03
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Granted: 1967-05-23
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Expires: 1986-05-03
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Walter H Groll
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 08:54
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60R; B60R9/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
137 words
A REMOVABLE, LOAD-SUPPORTING RACK FOR AN AUTOMOBILE HAVING A BODY, A WINDSHIELD, A ROOF, A FRONT DECK LID, A REAR DECK LID AND FRONT AND REAR BUMPERS WHEREIN NO PORTION OF SAID RACK IS SUPPORTED BY SAID AUTOMOBILE ROOF, SAID RACK COMPRISING: (A) A FIRST WEIGHT-BEARING FRAME REMOVABLY POSITIONED UPRIGHT ON SAID AUTOMOBILE BODY FORWARDLY OF SAID WINDSHIELD; (B) A SECOND WEIGHT-BEARING FRAME REMOVABLY POSITIONED UPRIGHT ON SAID AUTOMOBILE BODY REARWARDLY OF SAID AUTOMOBILE ROOF; (C) MEANS TO REMOVABLY FIX SAID FIRST AND SECOND WEIGHT-BEARING FRAMES IN POSITION ON SAID AUTOMOBILE BODY; AND (D) A PLURALITY OF TENSION MEMBERS REMOVABLY CONNECTING SAID FIRST AND SECOND WEIGHT-BEARING FRAMES TO EACH OTHER AND TO THE FRONT AND REAR BUMPERS OF SAID AUTOMOBILE TO MAINTAIN SAID FRAMES IN AN UPRIGHT POSITION UNDER VARIABLE CONDITIONS OF AUTOMOBILE MOVEMENT, ACCELERATION AND DECELERATION.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
137 words
A REMOVABLE, LOAD-SUPPORTING RACK FOR AN AUTOMOBILE HAVING A BODY, A WINDSHIELD, A ROOF, A FRONT DECK LID, A REAR DECK LID AND FRONT AND REAR BUMPERS WHEREIN NO PORTION OF SAID RACK IS SUPPORTED BY SAID AUTOMOBILE ROOF, SAID RACK COMPRISING: (A) A FIRST WEIGHT-BEARING FRAME REMOVABLY POSITIONED UPRIGHT ON SAID AUTOMOBILE BODY FORWARDLY OF SAID WINDSHIELD; (B) A SECOND WEIGHT-BEARING FRAME REMOVABLY POSITIONED UPRIGHT ON SAID AUTOMOBILE BODY REARWARDLY OF SAID AUTOMOBILE ROOF; (C) MEANS TO REMOVABLY FIX SAID FIRST AND SECOND WEIGHT-BEARING FRAMES IN POSITION ON SAID AUTOMOBILE BODY; AND (D) A PLURALITY OF TENSION MEMBERS REMOVABLY CONNECTING SAID FIRST AND SECOND WEIGHT-BEARING FRAMES TO EACH OTHER AND TO THE FRONT AND REAR BUMPERS OF SAID AUTOMOBILE TO MAINTAIN SAID FRAMES IN AN UPRIGHT POSITION UNDER VARIABLE CONDITIONS OF AUTOMOBILE MOVEMENT, ACCELERATION AND DECELERATION.
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) | 1970-05-22 | 1970-11-21 | 1971-05-23 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1974-05-22 | 1974-11-21 | 1975-05-23 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1978-05-22 | 1978-11-21 | 1979-05-23 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |