US3559829A
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Spare tire holder
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1969-01-10
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Granted: 1971-02-02
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Expires: 1989-01-10
Abstract
Abstract A spare tire holder which places the tire above the cargo space in the trunk of a vehicle wherein the tire rests and is affixed to a slidable tray so that when it is necessary to retrieve the spare tire the tray may be released and pulled rearwardly over any cargo in the trunk to a convenient position for removal of the spare tire.
Inventors
- 👤 John Wallace Shamel
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-07 18:33
CPC Classifications
B; B62; B62D; B62D43/00; B62D43/06; B62D43/10
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
134 words
An expandable spare tire holder comprising: a fixed pair of rails; a first end member attached to said rails at the rear end of said pair of rails; a center cross member attached midway between said rails; a tray mounted on said rails with races positioned on each side; said races slidably engaging said fixed pair of rails; means for securing said spare tire on said tray; a second end member attached to said rails at their front end; means for locking said tray in a contracted position carried by said second end member; and downwardly extending legs members extending from said center cross member adapted to mount on the floor of a vehicle trunk and positioned to raise said tray there above to provide luggage space between said tray and said trunk floor.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
134 words
An expandable spare tire holder comprising: a fixed pair of rails; a first end member attached to said rails at the rear end of said pair of rails; a center cross member attached midway between said rails; a tray mounted on said rails with races positioned on each side; said races slidably engaging said fixed pair of rails; means for securing said spare tire on said tray; a second end member attached to said rails at their front end; means for locking said tray in a contracted position carried by said second end member; and downwardly extending legs members extending from said center cross member adapted to mount on the floor of a vehicle trunk and positioned to raise said tray there above to provide luggage space between said tray and said trunk floor.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
29 words
The expandable spare tire carrier of claim 1 wherein means are provided by said first end members for attaching said tire carrier to the rear partition of said trunk.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
64 words
The apparatus of claim 1 wherein said means for securing a spare tire on said tray comprises: an eyelet attached to said tray through which a threaded hook may be secured; said threaded hook extending through the center hole of said spare tire rim; and said spare tire rim being secured on said tray by a nut and washer threaded on said threaded hook.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
No citation records indexed.
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1974-02-01 | 1974-08-03 | 1975-02-02 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-02-01 | 1978-08-03 | 1979-02-02 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-02-01 | 1982-08-03 | 1983-02-02 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |