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US3650443A
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Carrier connectable to automobile bumper and trailer hitch
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1970-11-23
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Granted: 1972-03-21
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Expires: 1990-11-23
Abstract
Abstract A wheelless carrier connectable to an automobile bumper and trailer hitch. A rectangular grid frame having a mesh screen fixed to its top surface is positioned above and extends out from the automobile bumper. A pair of bumper mounts mounted to the bumper are positioned on either side of a trailer hitch extending out beneath the bumper. Legs fixedly attached to the frame are lockingly received by the bumper mounts. A pair of cross struts have top ends fixed to the outer edge of the frame and extend downward and inward in a general V-shape having lower ends connected to a trailer hitch receiving device. A vertical member connected to the underside of the frame is fixedly mounted atop the trailer hitch receiving device. An animal house having air vents and a hinged door is removably mounted atop the frame.
Inventors
- 👤 Harlan G Haskett
- 👤 Timothy B Willoughby
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 03:59
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60R; B60R9/00; B60R9/06
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
132 words
A wheelless carrier removably mountable to a bumper and a trailer hitch ball connected to an automobile comprising: a coupling lockingly connectable to said ball; a pair of bumper mounts removably mountable to said bumper being positioned equidistant from and on each side of said coupling; a horizontal grid frame centered with respect to said ball and being fixedly mounted over and to said coupling, said frame having an outer beam extending generally parallel with said bumper; a pair of cross struts having top ends fixedly attached to said outer beam and bottom ends fixedly attached to said coupling, said struts extend from said beam downward and inward to said coupling forming a general V shape; and, a pair of legs connected to said frame and being removably connectable to said mounts.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
132 words
A wheelless carrier removably mountable to a bumper and a trailer hitch ball connected to an automobile comprising: a coupling lockingly connectable to said ball; a pair of bumper mounts removably mountable to said bumper being positioned equidistant from and on each side of said coupling; a horizontal grid frame centered with respect to said ball and being fixedly mounted over and to said coupling, said frame having an outer beam extending generally parallel with said bumper; a pair of cross struts having top ends fixedly attached to said outer beam and bottom ends fixedly attached to said coupling, said struts extend from said beam downward and inward to said coupling forming a general V shape; and, a pair of legs connected to said frame and being removably connectable to said mounts.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
80 words
The carrier of claim 1 additionally comprising: a vertically erect support element fixedly attached to the underside of said frame and to the top-side of said coupling; a mesh screen fixedly attached to and completely across said frame, and wherein: said frame is rectangular in shape and has a plurality of beams integrally interconnected; said mounts are hollow and lockingly receive said legs, said mounts each have a curved fixed hinge and an adjustable finger lockingly embraceable with said bumper.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
27 words
THe carrier of claim 2 wherein: said mounts are positioned in line with the opposite ends of said frame; and, said frame is positioned above said bumper.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
23 words
The carrier of claim 1 additionally comprising: an animal house removably mounted atop said frame having a hinged lockable door and air vents.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
30 words
The carrier of claim 4 wherein: said house has a recessed bottom wall abutting said frame, said house has side and end walls extending around the periphery of said frame.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
20 words
The carrier of claim 1 wherein: said outer beam is the most distant element of said carrier from said bumper.
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) | 1975-03-21 | 1975-09-20 | 1976-03-21 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-03-21 | 1979-09-20 | 1980-03-21 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-03-21 | 1983-09-20 | 1984-03-21 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |