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US3598296A
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Universal wheel carrier apparatus
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1969-05-12
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Granted: 1971-08-10
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Expires: 1989-05-12
Abstract
Abstract This invention relates to an apparatus for mounting a spare tire and wheel to the bumper of a vehicle, the apparatus comprising a shaft extending substantially parallel to the bumper and rotatably mounted to a pair of spaced apart mounting members, the members having a concave surface, thus being adapted to be fastened to the bumper; a support arm axially connected to the shaft and extending therefrom; a lock pin connected to the extended end of the arm and extending outwardly from the vehicle to lock the wheel; a bolt device for removably mounting the wheel to the arm, and a device reciprocally attached to the mounting members for maintaining the arm in a fixed position.
Inventors
- 👤 Frank T Gostomski
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-09 08:59
CPC Classifications
B; B62; B62D; B62D43/00; B62D43/02
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 10
Claim 1
Independent Claim
130 words
A wheel carrier apparatus for mounting a wheel to a vehicle, the apparatus comprising: a pair of spaced and aligned journal members attached to the vehicle, wherein each said journal member includes a bracket having a concave portion adapted to contiguously engage the vehicle, and a cylindrical housing connected to said bracket, said housing extending parallel to the engaged surface of the vehicle; a shaft extended axially between said members and rotatably mounted thereto; a support arm having one end thereof axially connected to said shaft between said members; means connected to said journal members and engageable with said shaft for maintaining said arm in a predetermined position; and mounting means coactable with the wheel, said mounting means connectable to said arms for removably mounting the wheel to said arm.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
130 words
A wheel carrier apparatus for mounting a wheel to a vehicle, the apparatus comprising: a pair of spaced and aligned journal members attached to the vehicle, wherein each said journal member includes a bracket having a concave portion adapted to contiguously engage the vehicle, and a cylindrical housing connected to said bracket, said housing extending parallel to the engaged surface of the vehicle; a shaft extended axially between said members and rotatably mounted thereto; a support arm having one end thereof axially connected to said shaft between said members; means connected to said journal members and engageable with said shaft for maintaining said arm in a predetermined position; and mounting means coactable with the wheel, said mounting means connectable to said arms for removably mounting the wheel to said arm.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
23 words
A wheel carrier apparatus as defined in claim 1 and further wherein at least two edges of said concave portion engage the vehicle.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
17 words
A wheel carrier apparatus as defined in claim 1 wherein said shaft is journaled in said housing.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
35 words
A wheel carrier apparatus as defined in claim 3 wherein said support arm includes an L-shaped strap positioned forwardly thereof, said strap including an upright leg having a hole formed therein for receiving a bolt.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
49 words
A wheel carrier apparatus as defined in claim 4 wherein said arm maintaining means includes a pair of bolts, each bolt reciprocally secured to said housing, and extending radially through a hole formed in the wall of said housing to engage said shaft and prevent said shaft from rotating.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
34 words
A wheel carrier apparatus as defined in claim 5 wherein said mounting means includes a disc juxtapositioned against the wheel and a bolt extending through said disc and wheel and secured to said strap.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
32 words
A wheel carrier apparatus as defined in claim 6 wherein said disc includes a plurality of radially spaced, inwardly extending projections to center the wheel relative to the axis of said bolt.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
17 words
A wheel carrier apparatus as defined in claim 7 wherein said disc includes a license plate holder.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
47 words
A wheel carrier apparatus as defined in claim 6 and further wherein said mounting means includes a lockpin attached to said arm, said pin extending outwardly for insertion through a lug-receiving hole of the wheel, said lockpin having a diametric hole formed adjacent the extended end thereof.
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) | 1974-08-09 | 1975-02-08 | 1975-08-10 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-08-09 | 1979-02-08 | 1979-08-10 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-08-09 | 1983-02-08 | 1983-08-10 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |