US3560013A
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Snowmobile-toboggan hitch kit
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1969-04-29
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Granted: 1971-02-02
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Expires: 1989-04-29
Abstract
Abstract This invention relates to a toboggan kit used to provide a means of attaching a toboggan to a snowmobile. The kit includes reinforcing plates which extend inside and outside the curved front end of the toboggan and are bolted together. A hitch is hingedly connected to the reinforcing plates by a transverse horizontal axis and extends forwardly for attachment with the snowmobile. Preferably a seat is mounted along the longitudinal center of the toboggan to be straddled by the occupants. A windshield is also preferably provided at the front end of the seat.
Inventors
- 👤 Lawrence J Lee
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 13:27
CPC Classifications
B; B62; B62B; B62B17/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
145 words
A snowmobile trailer including: a toboggan having an elongated body Portion and an upwardly curved front end, said body portion being of a length sufficient to comfortably accommodate a plurality of persons in a sitting position in tandem arrangement: an elongated rectangular seat structure mounted upon said body portion and extending the major portion of the length thereof; said seat structure including spaced sides connected by front and rear end members, said sides and end members extending upwardly from said body portion; said sides being spaced apart a distance substantially less than the width of said body portion; said seat structure being centered between the sides of said body portion and spaced therefrom to provide foot rests on said body portion on opposite sides of said seat structure; and a seat top supported by said sides and end members and including a passenger supporting cushion.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
145 words
A snowmobile trailer including: a toboggan having an elongated body Portion and an upwardly curved front end, said body portion being of a length sufficient to comfortably accommodate a plurality of persons in a sitting position in tandem arrangement: an elongated rectangular seat structure mounted upon said body portion and extending the major portion of the length thereof; said seat structure including spaced sides connected by front and rear end members, said sides and end members extending upwardly from said body portion; said sides being spaced apart a distance substantially less than the width of said body portion; said seat structure being centered between the sides of said body portion and spaced therefrom to provide foot rests on said body portion on opposite sides of said seat structure; and a seat top supported by said sides and end members and including a passenger supporting cushion.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
20 words
The structure of claim 1 and including a handlebar structure secured to said front end member and extending upwardly therefrom.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
34 words
The structure of claim 2 and in which said handlebar comprises a loop having a horizontal upper side terminating in rounded ends connected to a pair of vertical shanks secured to said front member.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
25 words
The structure of claim 1 and including a windshield substantially equal in width to said toboggan secured to said front member to extend upwardly therefrom.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
23 words
The structure of claim 2 and including a windshield secured to said front member forwardly of said handlebar structure and extending upwardly therefrom.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
22 words
The structure of claim 1 and in which said seat top is hingedly cone connected to the remainder of said seat structure.
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) | 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 |