US3330431A
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Means for handling a spare tire and wheel of a motor vehicle
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1965-10-13
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Granted: 1967-07-11
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Expires: 1985-10-13
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Floyd E Knecht
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-26 11:04
CPC Classifications
B; B62; B62D; B62D43/00; B62D43/02; B62D43/04
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
134 words
IN A DEVICE FOR HANDLING THE SPARE TIRE OF A MOTOR VEHICLE: HORIZONTALLY DISPOSED AND VERTICALLY MOVABLE BAR MEANS SWINGINGLY SUPPORTED AT ONE END THEREOF UNDER THE BED OF A VEHICLE; MEANS FOR REMOVABLY SUPPORTING THE SPARE TIRE UPON SAID BAR MEANS; MEANS FOR LIMITING THE SWINGING DISPLACEMENT OF SAID BAR MEANS, WHEN SUPPORTING THE SPARE TIRE, BETWEEN A FIRST POSITION UNDERNEATH THE BED OF THE VEHICLE AND A SECOND POSITOIN IN WHICH AT LEAST A PORTION OF THE SPARE TIRE PROJECTS OUTWARDLY FROM THE BED OF THE VEHICLE; AND MEANS COUPLED TO SAID BAR MEANS FOR SIMULTANEOUSLY SWINGING AND VERTICALLY MOVING SAID BAR MEANS, SAID MEANS PROVIDING A FIRST MODE OF OPERATION WHEREBY SAID BAR MEANS IS BOTH RAISED AND URGED TO SWING INTO SAID FIRST POSITION AND A SECOND MODE OF OPERATION
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
134 words
IN A DEVICE FOR HANDLING THE SPARE TIRE OF A MOTOR VEHICLE: HORIZONTALLY DISPOSED AND VERTICALLY MOVABLE BAR MEANS SWINGINGLY SUPPORTED AT ONE END THEREOF UNDER THE BED OF A VEHICLE; MEANS FOR REMOVABLY SUPPORTING THE SPARE TIRE UPON SAID BAR MEANS; MEANS FOR LIMITING THE SWINGING DISPLACEMENT OF SAID BAR MEANS, WHEN SUPPORTING THE SPARE TIRE, BETWEEN A FIRST POSITION UNDERNEATH THE BED OF THE VEHICLE AND A SECOND POSITOIN IN WHICH AT LEAST A PORTION OF THE SPARE TIRE PROJECTS OUTWARDLY FROM THE BED OF THE VEHICLE; AND MEANS COUPLED TO SAID BAR MEANS FOR SIMULTANEOUSLY SWINGING AND VERTICALLY MOVING SAID BAR MEANS, SAID MEANS PROVIDING A FIRST MODE OF OPERATION WHEREBY SAID BAR MEANS IS BOTH RAISED AND URGED TO SWING INTO SAID FIRST POSITION AND A SECOND MODE OF OPERATION
References Cited (Backward Citations)
FR749561A
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US2325848A
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1970-07-10 | 1971-01-09 | 1971-07-11 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1974-07-10 | 1975-01-09 | 1975-07-11 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1978-07-10 | 1979-01-09 | 1979-07-11 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |