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US3612366A
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Snowmobile carriers for automobiles
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1970-04-09
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Granted: 1971-10-12
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Expires: 1990-04-09
Abstract
Abstract A carrier for transporting snowmobiles and boats on the rear deck area of an automobile. A generally U-shaped support frame is mounted on the trailer hitch assembly of the automobile. The carrier platform is supported on the U-shaped frame, on a forward cross-support assembly mounted on the roof of the automobile, and on a vertically adjustable intermediate cross-support bar mounted on the rear deck of the automobile. The platform is pivotally connected at the forward cross-support whereby the platform may be pivoted upwardly to permit access to the trunk of the automobile. Removable V-rollers are provided on the platform for hauling boats. A winch mechanism and a ramp are provided for loading.
Inventors
- 👤 Herbert J Schneider
- 👤 Daniel J Kedrowski
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 19:01
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60P; B60P3/00; B60P3/06; B60P3/10; B60P3/1008; B60P3/1025
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
167 words
A snowmobile carrier for automobiles equipped with a trailerhitch assembly adjacent the rear bumper, said carrier assembly comprising: a. a generally U-shaped support frame for mounting on the trailer-hitch assembly of an automobile, b. fastening means on said U-shaped support frame for engaging the rear bumper of an automobile to maintain said U-shaped support frame in substantially upright position, c. a forward cross-support member for mounting on the roof of an automobile, d. a forwardly inclined platform mounted on said forward crosssupport member and supported rearwardly thereof on said Ushaped support frame, 1. said platform having a rear section with a first pair of longitudinally extending members and a pair of platform flanges disposed laterally adjacent said longitudinally extending members, and 2. said platform having a forward section with a second pair of longitudinally extending members engaging said first pair of longitudinally extending members of said rear platform section in telescoping relaTion, and e. winch means mounted on said platform for drawing a snowmobile up said platform.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
167 words
A snowmobile carrier for automobiles equipped with a trailerhitch assembly adjacent the rear bumper, said carrier assembly comprising: a. a generally U-shaped support frame for mounting on the trailer-hitch assembly of an automobile, b. fastening means on said U-shaped support frame for engaging the rear bumper of an automobile to maintain said U-shaped support frame in substantially upright position, c. a forward cross-support member for mounting on the roof of an automobile, d. a forwardly inclined platform mounted on said forward crosssupport member and supported rearwardly thereof on said Ushaped support frame, 1. said platform having a rear section with a first pair of longitudinally extending members and a pair of platform flanges disposed laterally adjacent said longitudinally extending members, and 2. said platform having a forward section with a second pair of longitudinally extending members engaging said first pair of longitudinally extending members of said rear platform section in telescoping relaTion, and e. winch means mounted on said platform for drawing a snowmobile up said platform.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
45 words
said platform having a forward section with a second pair of longitudinally extending members engaging said first pair of longitudinally extending members of said rear platform section in telescoping relaTion, and e. winch means mounted on said platform for drawing a snowmobile up said platform.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
45 words
said platform having a forward section with a second pair of longitudinally extending members engaging said first pair of longitudinally extending members of said rear platform section in telescoping relaTion, and e. winch means mounted on said platform for drawing a snowmobile up said platform.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
35 words
The carrier as specified in claim 1 having a vertically adjustable intermediate cross-support assembly for mounting on an automobile to support said platform between said forward cross-support member and said rearwardly disposed U-shaped support frame.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
41 words
The carrier as specified in claim 1 wherein said platform comprises perforated metal mesh on the underside of said first and second pairs of longitudinally extending members whereby said longitudinally extending members provide guide edges for the track of a snowmobile.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
66 words
The carrier as specified in claim 1 having upwardly open cradle means on said U-shaped frame, the rear section of said platform having a rear end supported in said cradle means, and securing means for releasably fastening said rear end of said platform to said U-shaped support frame whereby said platform can be pivoted upwardly about said forward cross-support member when said securing means is released.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
38 words
The carrier as specified in claim 1 having a first V-roller assembly mounted on the rear section of said platform and a second V-roller assembly mounted on the forward section of said platform for carrying a boat thereon.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
21 words
The carrier as specified in claim 1 having an upwardly open ramp support channel on the rear section of said platform.
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) | 1974-10-11 | 1975-04-12 | 1975-10-12 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-10-11 | 1979-04-12 | 1979-10-12 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-10-11 | 1983-04-12 | 1983-10-12 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |