US3564577A
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Vehicle tie-down structure
Assignee: Thrall Car Manufacturing Co
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Filing: 1969-08-19
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Granted: 1971-02-16
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Expires: 1989-08-19
Abstract
Abstract A VEHICLE TIE-DOWN STRUCTURE COMPRISING A LONGITUDINALLY EXTEND RAIL ADAPTED TO BE ANCHORED LENGTHWISE UPON A LONGITUDINALLY EXTENDING DECK OF A TRANSPORT, AND A CARRIAGE MOVABLE LENGTHWISE OF THE RAIL. THE CARRIAGE HAS A ROTATABE SHAFT UPON WHICH IS WOUND A FLEXIBLE ELEMENT ADAPTED TO ENGAGE AND HOLD A VEHICLE. A RATCHET GEAR AND PAWL ARE PROVIDED FOR PREVENTING ROTATION OF THE SHAFT IN ONE DIRECTION, AND A LOCK PIN IS PROVIDED FOR SECURING THE CARRIAGE TO THE RAIL IN LONGITUDINALLY ADJUSTED POSITION.
Inventors
- 👤 Donald J Blunden
- 👤 Allan C Kack
Bibliographic Details
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Jurisdiction
US
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2026-10-30 22:35
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60P; B60P3/00; B60P3/06; B60P3/07; B60P3/073
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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) | 1974-02-15 | 1974-08-17 | 1975-02-16 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-02-15 | 1978-08-17 | 1979-02-16 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-02-15 | 1982-08-17 | 1983-02-16 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |