US3605636A
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Tie-down system for vehicles
Assignee: Thrall Car Manufacturing Co
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Filing: 1970-04-29
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Granted: 1971-09-20
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Expires: 1990-04-29
Abstract
Abstract THIS INVENTION RELATES TO A TIE-DOWN SYSTEM FOR VEHICLES. IN THE SPECIFIC EMBODIMENT DICLOSED, A TRANVERSE BEAM IS MOUNTED ON EACH VEHICLE, AND LATERALLY SPACED RAILS ON A TRANSPORT ARE ADAPTED TO ENGAGE ROLLERS ON THE ENDS OF THE BEAM TO AUTOMATICALLY DEPRESS THE VEHICLE AS IT IS MOVED ONTO THE TRANSPORT BETWEEN THE RAILS. ANY SUITABLE MEANS MAY BE PROVIDED TO LOCK THE VEHICLE WHILE IN DEPRESSED POSITION, AND PREFERABLY FOR THIS PURPOSE LOCKING PINS ARE CARRIED BY THE BEAM AND ARE ENGAGEABLE IN SELECTED KEEPER OPENINGS IN THE RAILS. THE BEAM IN THE DISCLOSED EMBODIMENT IS FREE TO SLIDE TRANSVERSELY OF THE VEHICLE, AND GUIDE ROLLERS ON THE BEAM GUIDE IT BETWEEN THE RAILS.
Inventors
- 👤 Donald J Blunden
- 👤 Israel D Peisner
- 👤 William R Baker
Bibliographic Details
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Jurisdiction
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2026-11-03 12:07
CPC Classifications
B; B61; B61D; B61D45/00; B61D45/001; B61D3/00; B61D3/16; B61D3/18
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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) | 1974-09-19 | 1975-03-21 | 1975-09-20 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-09-19 | 1979-03-21 | 1979-09-20 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-09-19 | 1983-03-21 | 1983-09-20 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |