US3332706A
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Truck fifth-wheel trailer mounting for preventing jackknifing
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1966-01-06
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Granted: 1967-07-25
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Expires: 1986-01-06
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Miller Robert William
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-06 09:41
CPC Classifications
B; B62; B62D; B62D53/00; B62D53/04; B62D53/08; B62D53/0871; B62D53/0878
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
185 words
A TRUCK FIFTH-WHEEL TRAILER MOUNTING ARRANGED TO PERMIT RELATIVE PIVOTAL ROTATION OF A TRUCK WITH RESPECT TO A TRAILER TO WHICH IT IS PIVOTALLY ATTACHED BY THE FIFITH-WHEEL TRAILER MOUNTING AND TO PREVENT RELATIVE ROTATION OF THE TRAILER AND THE MOUNTING MEANS RELATIVE TO THE TRUCK, SAID TRAILER MOUNTING COMPRISING A PLATFORM ON SAID TRUCK, A CIRCULAR CHANNEL ON SAID PLATFORM DEFINING A ROUND SECTION, A ROTATABLE BASE MEMBER MOUNTED IN SAID CIRCULAR CHANNEL, A PLURALITY OF CIRCUMFERENTIALLY SPACED SEMI-OVAL SHAPED OPENINGS IN THE PERIPHERAL EDGE OF THE ROUND SECTION, A PLURALITY OF FLAT CAM SHAPED LOCKING MEMBERS DISPOSED ONE IN EACH OF SAID OPENINGS IN SAID ROUND SECTION AND IN POSITION TO ENGAGE THE INNER ANNULAR WALL OF SAID BASE MEMBER, SAID OPENINGS IN SAID ROUND SECTION DEFINED BY PORTIONS OF THE ROUND SECTION POSITIONED BETWEEN THE OPENINGS AND ONE SIDE OF EACH OF SAID PORTIONS HAVING POINTED EXTENSIONS EXTENDING INTO SAID OPENINGS AND POSITIONED TO ENGAGE SAID LOCKING MEMBERS AND HOLD THEM IN DISENGAGED RELATION RELATIVE TO SAID CURVED WALL WHEN SAID TRUCK PLATFORM AND ROUND SECTION MOVES RELATIVE TO SAID BASE MEMBER.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
185 words
A TRUCK FIFTH-WHEEL TRAILER MOUNTING ARRANGED TO PERMIT RELATIVE PIVOTAL ROTATION OF A TRUCK WITH RESPECT TO A TRAILER TO WHICH IT IS PIVOTALLY ATTACHED BY THE FIFITH-WHEEL TRAILER MOUNTING AND TO PREVENT RELATIVE ROTATION OF THE TRAILER AND THE MOUNTING MEANS RELATIVE TO THE TRUCK, SAID TRAILER MOUNTING COMPRISING A PLATFORM ON SAID TRUCK, A CIRCULAR CHANNEL ON SAID PLATFORM DEFINING A ROUND SECTION, A ROTATABLE BASE MEMBER MOUNTED IN SAID CIRCULAR CHANNEL, A PLURALITY OF CIRCUMFERENTIALLY SPACED SEMI-OVAL SHAPED OPENINGS IN THE PERIPHERAL EDGE OF THE ROUND SECTION, A PLURALITY OF FLAT CAM SHAPED LOCKING MEMBERS DISPOSED ONE IN EACH OF SAID OPENINGS IN SAID ROUND SECTION AND IN POSITION TO ENGAGE THE INNER ANNULAR WALL OF SAID BASE MEMBER, SAID OPENINGS IN SAID ROUND SECTION DEFINED BY PORTIONS OF THE ROUND SECTION POSITIONED BETWEEN THE OPENINGS AND ONE SIDE OF EACH OF SAID PORTIONS HAVING POINTED EXTENSIONS EXTENDING INTO SAID OPENINGS AND POSITIONED TO ENGAGE SAID LOCKING MEMBERS AND HOLD THEM IN DISENGAGED RELATION RELATIVE TO SAID CURVED WALL WHEN SAID TRUCK PLATFORM AND ROUND SECTION MOVES RELATIVE TO SAID BASE MEMBER.
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) | 1970-07-24 | 1971-01-23 | 1971-07-25 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1974-07-24 | 1975-01-23 | 1975-07-25 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1978-07-24 | 1979-01-23 | 1979-07-25 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |