US3347561A
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Trailer hitch structure
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1966-01-24
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Granted: 1967-10-17
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Expires: 1986-01-24
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Edward B Hedgepeth
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 23:23
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60D; B60D1/00; B60D1/24; B60D1/30; B60D1/32; B60D1/34; B60D1/345
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 1
Claim 1
Independent Claim
106 words
A TRAILER HITCH INCLUDING, IN COMBINATION, ELONGATE DRAWBAR MEANS; A HEAD AFFIXED TO AND RIGIDLY DISPOSED WITH RESPECT TO SAID ELONGATE DRAWBAR MEANS AND INCLUDING A HITCH MOUNTING BALL FOR RECEIVING THE MOUNTING SOCKET OF A TRAILER FRAME; VERTICAL PIVOT MEANS AFFIXED TO SAID HEAD; A PAIR OF LIFT ARM MEMBERS, MOUNTED TO SAID PIVOT MEANS, BEING ROTATABLE THEREABOUT, AND FRICTIONALLY AND LIFTINGLY ENGAGING SAID HEAD; AND MEANS CONSTRUCTED AND ARRANGED FOR SECUREMENT TO THE FRAME OF A TRAILER TO BE TOWED, SAID SECUREMENT MEANS SLIDABLY AND LIFTINGLY RECEIVING SAID LIFT ARM MEMBERS AND CONSTRAINING THE MOVEMENT OF SAID LIFT ARM MEMBERS TO MOVEMENTS WHICH ARE
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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) | 1970-10-16 | 1971-04-17 | 1971-10-17 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1974-10-16 | 1975-04-17 | 1975-10-17 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1978-10-16 | 1979-04-17 | 1979-10-17 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |