US3398976A
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Vehicular towing bar
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1966-09-26
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Granted: 1968-08-27
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Expires: 1986-09-26
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Ludwig H Menzl
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 09:52
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60P; B60P3/00; B60P3/12; B60P3/125
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
122 words
A DETACHABLE TOW BAR FOR TOWING VEHICLES HAVING A WIDE SPAN BETWEEN LONGITUDINAL SIDE FRAME MEMBERS AND OVERHANGING BUMPERS BY MEANS OF A STANDARD DRAW BAR COMPRISING: A BEAM EXTENDING LATERALLY OF SAID SIDE FRAME MEMBERS AND BELOW SAID BUMPER WHEN THE TOW BAR IS IN THE MOUNTED POSITION, FOR OPERATIVE ASSOCIATION WITH SAID DRAW BAR; A PAIR OF SUPPORTING ON SAID END PORTIONS EXTENDING REARWARDLY FROM SAID LATERAL BEAM, SAID MEMBERS BEING ADAPTED TO ABUT SAID SIDE FRAME MEMBERS; AND MEANS MOUNTED ON SAID END PORTIONS FOR ATTACHING SAID SUPPORTING MEMBERS TO SAID SIDE FRAME MEMBERS, SAID MEANS COMPRISING HOOKS MOUNTED IN SAID SUPPORT MEMBERS AND COOPERATING WITH SAID SIDE FRAME MEMBERS TO PLACE THE TOW BAR IN THE MOUNTED POSITION.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
122 words
A DETACHABLE TOW BAR FOR TOWING VEHICLES HAVING A WIDE SPAN BETWEEN LONGITUDINAL SIDE FRAME MEMBERS AND OVERHANGING BUMPERS BY MEANS OF A STANDARD DRAW BAR COMPRISING: A BEAM EXTENDING LATERALLY OF SAID SIDE FRAME MEMBERS AND BELOW SAID BUMPER WHEN THE TOW BAR IS IN THE MOUNTED POSITION, FOR OPERATIVE ASSOCIATION WITH SAID DRAW BAR; A PAIR OF SUPPORTING ON SAID END PORTIONS EXTENDING REARWARDLY FROM SAID LATERAL BEAM, SAID MEMBERS BEING ADAPTED TO ABUT SAID SIDE FRAME MEMBERS; AND MEANS MOUNTED ON SAID END PORTIONS FOR ATTACHING SAID SUPPORTING MEMBERS TO SAID SIDE FRAME MEMBERS, SAID MEANS COMPRISING HOOKS MOUNTED IN SAID SUPPORT MEMBERS AND COOPERATING WITH SAID SIDE FRAME MEMBERS TO PLACE THE TOW BAR IN THE MOUNTED POSITION.
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) | 1971-08-27 | 1972-02-26 | 1972-08-27 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1975-08-27 | 1976-02-26 | 1976-08-27 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1979-08-27 | 1980-02-26 | 1980-08-27 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |