US3330455A
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Spare tire mounting rack
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1966-03-21
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Granted: 1967-07-11
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Expires: 1986-03-21
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Lester E Cooper
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 15:49
CPC Classifications
B; B62; B62D; B62D43/00; B62D43/02
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
180 words
A RACK FOR MOUNTING ON THE FRONT OF A PICKUP TRUCK PROVIDED WITH A BUMPER SECURED TO THE FRONT OF THE TRUCK BY BEING BOLTED THERETO, A SPARE TIRE ASSEMBLY INCLUDING A WHEEL HAVING A CENTRAL OPENING THERETHROUGH, THE RACK COMPRISING (A) A SUBSTANTIALLY U-SHAPED TIRE-MOUNTING FRAME INCLUDING A PAIR OF SIDE PIECES AND A CONNECTING CROSS PIECE, (B) ATTACHING MEANS FOR ATTACHING THE TIRE MOUNTING FRAME IN A HORIZONTAL POSITION TO THE FRONT END OF THE TRUCK FRAME, COMPRISING A PAIR OF PLATES HAVING BOLT OPENINGS THERETHROUGH AND SECURED TO THE ENDS OF THE SIDE PIECES OF THE TIRE MOUNTING FRAME, NORMAL THERETO, THE BOLT OPENINGS BEING DIMENSIONED TO RECEIVE THE BUMPER-SECURING BOLTS, (C) A CONCAVELY ARCUATE TIRE SUPPORT PLATE SPANNING THE SIDES PIECES OF THE U-SHAPED TIRE MOUNTING FRAME AND SUPPORTED THEREBY, (D) THE PLATE BEING DIMENSIONED TO SUPPORT A TIRE ASSEMBLY IN A VERTICAL POSITION, (E) BRACKET MEANS SECURED CENTRALLY TO THE U-SHAPED TIRE MOUNTING FRAME INSIDE THE SAME AND EXTENDING VERTICALLY THEREFROM AND (F) SECURING MEANS ON THE BRACKET MEANS FOR SECURING THE TIRE ASSEMBLY THERETO.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
180 words
A RACK FOR MOUNTING ON THE FRONT OF A PICKUP TRUCK PROVIDED WITH A BUMPER SECURED TO THE FRONT OF THE TRUCK BY BEING BOLTED THERETO, A SPARE TIRE ASSEMBLY INCLUDING A WHEEL HAVING A CENTRAL OPENING THERETHROUGH, THE RACK COMPRISING (A) A SUBSTANTIALLY U-SHAPED TIRE-MOUNTING FRAME INCLUDING A PAIR OF SIDE PIECES AND A CONNECTING CROSS PIECE, (B) ATTACHING MEANS FOR ATTACHING THE TIRE MOUNTING FRAME IN A HORIZONTAL POSITION TO THE FRONT END OF THE TRUCK FRAME, COMPRISING A PAIR OF PLATES HAVING BOLT OPENINGS THERETHROUGH AND SECURED TO THE ENDS OF THE SIDE PIECES OF THE TIRE MOUNTING FRAME, NORMAL THERETO, THE BOLT OPENINGS BEING DIMENSIONED TO RECEIVE THE BUMPER-SECURING BOLTS, (C) A CONCAVELY ARCUATE TIRE SUPPORT PLATE SPANNING THE SIDES PIECES OF THE U-SHAPED TIRE MOUNTING FRAME AND SUPPORTED THEREBY, (D) THE PLATE BEING DIMENSIONED TO SUPPORT A TIRE ASSEMBLY IN A VERTICAL POSITION, (E) BRACKET MEANS SECURED CENTRALLY TO THE U-SHAPED TIRE MOUNTING FRAME INSIDE THE SAME AND EXTENDING VERTICALLY THEREFROM AND (F) SECURING MEANS ON THE BRACKET MEANS FOR SECURING THE TIRE ASSEMBLY THERETO.
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) | 1970-07-10 | 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 |