US3610658A
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Stairway and wheel carrier for truck campers
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1969-08-22
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Granted: 1971-10-05
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Expires: 1989-08-22
Abstract
Abstract A stairway and wheel carrier for truck camper comprising a wheel mount structure with means for attaching a spare tire thereto, a plurality of adjustable step members secured to said structure, hinge means on one end of said structure for connecting it to a bumper of a vehicle and sliding latch means adapted to be connected to a bumper and adapted to extend through the hinged end of said structure to secure said structure and spare tire carried therein in an upright position.
Inventors
- 👤 Osvaldo F Sartori
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 03:41
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60R; B60R3/00; B60R3/02; B62; B62D; B62D43/00; B62D43/02
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
109 words
The combination of a pivoted stairway and wheel carrier assembly comprising structural members with means thereon for hingedly connecting them to a vehicle, wheel-mounting means on one side of said members and plate means forming stairs on the other side of said structural members, wherein said structural members include two spaced parallel vertical members with a transverse member extending therebetween to form a channel-type stairwell, and said stairs include at least one plate extending across said channel stairwell and pivotally connected at its rear end to said vertical members and pin means adjacent the portion of said plate away from said transverse member for connection to said vertical members.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
109 words
The combination of a pivoted stairway and wheel carrier assembly comprising structural members with means thereon for hingedly connecting them to a vehicle, wheel-mounting means on one side of said members and plate means forming stairs on the other side of said structural members, wherein said structural members include two spaced parallel vertical members with a transverse member extending therebetween to form a channel-type stairwell, and said stairs include at least one plate extending across said channel stairwell and pivotally connected at its rear end to said vertical members and pin means adjacent the portion of said plate away from said transverse member for connection to said vertical members.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
28 words
The combination of claim 1 wherein said vertical members have a plurality of opening means therein for receiving said pin means to provide adjustments for said step plate.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
20 words
The combination of claim 2 wherein said wheel mount is a hollow cylindrical member and a tire is mounted thereon.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
19 words
The combination of claim 3 wherein said structural members have inclined lower portions and hinge means are connected thereto.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
24 words
The combination of claim 4 wherein a flat plate is secured to said hinge means and said plate is welded to a vehicle bumper.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
38 words
The combination of claim 4 wherein a flat plate and a curved plate are secured to each other and to said hinge means and said flat and curved plates have bent rims for clasping them to a bumper.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
23 words
The combination of claim 5 wherein spacer means are secured to said flat plate and a bumper is secured to said spacer members.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
38 words
The combination of claim 4 wherein a bumper is provided with slide bolt means thereon and aperture means are provided in one structural member to receive said slide bolt means to lock said assembly in an upright position.
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) | 1974-10-04 | 1975-04-05 | 1975-10-05 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-10-04 | 1979-04-05 | 1979-10-05 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-10-04 | 1983-04-05 | 1983-10-05 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |