US3330577A
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Foldable and demountable rear step assembly for vehicles
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1966-02-21
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Granted: 1967-07-11
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Expires: 1986-02-21
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Marvin M Mills
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 01:55
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60R; B60R3/00; B60R3/02; B60R3/007
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
205 words
A FOLDABLE AND DEMOUNTABLE REAR STEP ASSEMBLY FOR USE ON A VEHICLE EQUIPPED WITH A REAR BUMPER HAVING A FLAT TOP AND DOWNWARDLY EXTENDING REAR EDGE FLANGE, SAID ASSEMBLY INCLUDING A TOP STEP, A PAIR OF TRANSVERSELY-EXTENDING SUPPORT BARS SECURED TO THE UNDERSIDE OF SAID TOP STEP, SAID BARS EXTENDING BEYOND THE EDGE OF SAID TOP STEP FORWARD THE VEHICLE BUMPER FOR ENGAGEMENT WITH SAID BUMPER, SAID BUMPER PROVIDED WITH A PAIR OF SLOTS FOR RECEIVING THE EXTENDING ENDS OF SAID BARS RESPECTIVELY, EACH OF SAID BUMPER SLOTS BEING CUT OUT FROM THE REAR EDGE OF THE TOP OF SAID BUMPER AND FROM THE TOP OF THE DOWNWARDLY-EXTENDING BUMPER FLANGE, SAID EXTENDING ENDS OF SAID SUPPORT BARS PROVIDED WITH A PAIR OF NOTCHES ON THEIR BOTTOM FACES RESPECTIVELY FOR ENGAGEMENT WITH THE TOP EDGES OF SAID BUMPER FLANGE IN SAID BUMPER SLOTS, THE DEPTH OF SAID SLOTS IN SAID BUMPER FLANGE AND THE DEPTH OF SAID NOTCHES IN SAID ENDS OF SAID SUPPORT BARS BEING SUCH THAT THE ENDS OF SAID SUPPORT BARS WILL REST AGAINST THE UNDERSIDE OF SAID TOP OF SAID BUMPER AND BE HELD IN PARALLELISM THEREWITH WHEN SAID NOTCHES IN SAID SUPPORT BARS ARE ENGAGED BY SAID BUMPER FLANGE IN SAID
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
205 words
A FOLDABLE AND DEMOUNTABLE REAR STEP ASSEMBLY FOR USE ON A VEHICLE EQUIPPED WITH A REAR BUMPER HAVING A FLAT TOP AND DOWNWARDLY EXTENDING REAR EDGE FLANGE, SAID ASSEMBLY INCLUDING A TOP STEP, A PAIR OF TRANSVERSELY-EXTENDING SUPPORT BARS SECURED TO THE UNDERSIDE OF SAID TOP STEP, SAID BARS EXTENDING BEYOND THE EDGE OF SAID TOP STEP FORWARD THE VEHICLE BUMPER FOR ENGAGEMENT WITH SAID BUMPER, SAID BUMPER PROVIDED WITH A PAIR OF SLOTS FOR RECEIVING THE EXTENDING ENDS OF SAID BARS RESPECTIVELY, EACH OF SAID BUMPER SLOTS BEING CUT OUT FROM THE REAR EDGE OF THE TOP OF SAID BUMPER AND FROM THE TOP OF THE DOWNWARDLY-EXTENDING BUMPER FLANGE, SAID EXTENDING ENDS OF SAID SUPPORT BARS PROVIDED WITH A PAIR OF NOTCHES ON THEIR BOTTOM FACES RESPECTIVELY FOR ENGAGEMENT WITH THE TOP EDGES OF SAID BUMPER FLANGE IN SAID BUMPER SLOTS, THE DEPTH OF SAID SLOTS IN SAID BUMPER FLANGE AND THE DEPTH OF SAID NOTCHES IN SAID ENDS OF SAID SUPPORT BARS BEING SUCH THAT THE ENDS OF SAID SUPPORT BARS WILL REST AGAINST THE UNDERSIDE OF SAID TOP OF SAID BUMPER AND BE HELD IN PARALLELISM THEREWITH WHEN SAID NOTCHES IN SAID SUPPORT BARS ARE ENGAGED BY SAID BUMPER FLANGE IN SAID
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 |