US3347564A
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Constant level adjustable tractor hitch
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1965-09-13
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Granted: 1967-10-17
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Expires: 1985-09-13
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Edward R Snoozy
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-28 11:48
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60D; B60D1/00; B60D1/24; B60D1/42
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
132 words
A TRACTOR HITCH COMPRISING A PAIR OF LATERALLY SPACED SUPPORT ARMS, MEANS FOR RAISING AND LOWERING SAID SUPPORT ARMS, MEANS FOR PIVOTALLY MOUNTING THE INNER ENDS OF SAID SUPPORT ARMS TO A TRACTOR, FURTHER ARMS POSITIONED ABOVE SAID SUPPORT ARMS AND PARALLEL THERETO, MEANS FOR PIVOTALLY MOUNTING THE INNER ENDS OF SAID FURTHER ARMS TO SAID TRACTOR, LINKING MEANS PIVOTALLY ATTACHED TO THE OUTER ENDS OF SAID SUPPORT ARMS AND TO SAID FURTHER ARMS FORMING A PARALLELOGRAM LINKAGE WITH SAID ARMS, A TRANSVERSE SHAFT SECURED TO THE OUTER ENDS OF SAID SUPPORT ARMS, A HITCH MEMBER MOUNTED ON SAID TRANSVERSE SHAFT, A SUBSTANTIALLY SQUARE-IN-SECTION TUBE RECEIVING SAID FIRST AND FIXED TO SAID LINKAGE MEANS, A FUTHER SQUARE-IN-SECTION TUBE RECEIVING SAID SQUARE-IN-SECTION TUBE, SAID HITCH MEMBER BEING ATTACHED TO SAID FURTHER SQUARE-IN-SECTION TUBE.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
132 words
A TRACTOR HITCH COMPRISING A PAIR OF LATERALLY SPACED SUPPORT ARMS, MEANS FOR RAISING AND LOWERING SAID SUPPORT ARMS, MEANS FOR PIVOTALLY MOUNTING THE INNER ENDS OF SAID SUPPORT ARMS TO A TRACTOR, FURTHER ARMS POSITIONED ABOVE SAID SUPPORT ARMS AND PARALLEL THERETO, MEANS FOR PIVOTALLY MOUNTING THE INNER ENDS OF SAID FURTHER ARMS TO SAID TRACTOR, LINKING MEANS PIVOTALLY ATTACHED TO THE OUTER ENDS OF SAID SUPPORT ARMS AND TO SAID FURTHER ARMS FORMING A PARALLELOGRAM LINKAGE WITH SAID ARMS, A TRANSVERSE SHAFT SECURED TO THE OUTER ENDS OF SAID SUPPORT ARMS, A HITCH MEMBER MOUNTED ON SAID TRANSVERSE SHAFT, A SUBSTANTIALLY SQUARE-IN-SECTION TUBE RECEIVING SAID FIRST AND FIXED TO SAID LINKAGE MEANS, A FUTHER SQUARE-IN-SECTION TUBE RECEIVING SAID SQUARE-IN-SECTION TUBE, SAID HITCH MEMBER BEING ATTACHED TO SAID FURTHER SQUARE-IN-SECTION TUBE.
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) | 1970-10-16 | 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 |