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US3601295A
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Clamping device
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1969-03-06
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Granted: 1971-08-24
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Expires: 1989-03-06
Abstract
Abstract A clamp including two clamping members joined by opposite hand screws. One of the clamping members carries an additional clamp so that by clamping the first two members to an automobile, a carrier device can be carried by the automobile by means of being clamped in the second clamp.
Inventors
- 👤 Lyall L Lowe
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 04:35
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60R; B60R9/00; B60R9/06
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
102 words
For use with an automobile body having a rocker panel, dual clamping means comprising a principal clamp including an inner member and an outer member joined together by screw means, said screw means including two screw thread systems, one of right-hand thread and one of left-hand thread, each of said systems engaging a separate one of said members, said members being adapted to engage said rocker panel in a clamping engagement, and an auxiliary clamp adjustably mounted on said principal clamp for adjustment laterally of said rocker panel whereby said auxiliary clamp may be adjusted toward and away from said rocker panel.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
102 words
For use with an automobile body having a rocker panel, dual clamping means comprising a principal clamp including an inner member and an outer member joined together by screw means, said screw means including two screw thread systems, one of right-hand thread and one of left-hand thread, each of said systems engaging a separate one of said members, said members being adapted to engage said rocker panel in a clamping engagement, and an auxiliary clamp adjustably mounted on said principal clamp for adjustment laterally of said rocker panel whereby said auxiliary clamp may be adjusted toward and away from said rocker panel.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
23 words
The device of claim 1, in which said outer member is formed with an overhanging lip engageable with part of said rocker panel.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
21 words
The device of claim 1, in which at least part of said auxiliary clamp is adjustably fastened to said inner member,
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
57 words
The device of claim 3, in which said auxiliary clamp is formed of upright wall means and a clamping plate, said screw means including an extension on which said wall means and said plate are journaled, and bolts extending through said wall means and said plate whereby said wall means and said plate can be clamped together.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
37 words
The device of claim 4, in which said wall means is affixed to a base means, said base means being adjustably fastened to said inner clamping means to provide for adjustment between the principal and auxiliary clamps.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
32 words
The device of claim 4 in which, said bolt means is slidable through said wall means and said clamping plate and is threadably engaged with said outer member of the principal clamp.
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) | 1974-08-23 | 1975-02-22 | 1975-08-24 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-08-23 | 1979-02-22 | 1979-08-24 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-08-23 | 1983-02-22 | 1983-08-24 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |