US3674252A
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Vehicle lifting device
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1970-08-21
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Granted: 1972-07-04
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Expires: 1990-08-21
Abstract
Abstract Vehicle lifting means comprising cradle means including a pair of single or double bearers curved for at least part of their length and furnished with means for attaching them to the same side of a vehicle, the arrangement being such that with the bearers in position the vehicle can be rolled over and supported on its side.
Inventors
- 👤 Ronald Crabtree
- 👤 Peter Horacek
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-25 22:32
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65G; B65G7/00; B65G7/02; B65G7/08; B66; B66F; B66F7/00; B66F7/22
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
216 words
A vehicle lifting device for rolling a vehicle partly over on its side and supporting a vehicle on its side in a raised position, comprising cradle means including longitudinal tie members and a pair of longitudinally spaced bearers joined by said tie members, each of said bearers curved for at least a part of its length, the convex surface of said curved part designed for rolling contact with a supporting surface, mounting means projecting inwardly from the concave side of said curved part of each bearer, including means for securing said mounting means to a vehicle wheel hub and a plurality of vehicle supporting means on each bearer, one of said supporting means extending from said bearer at a first side of said mounting means for engagement with a vehicle in a first position and another of said supportinG means extending from said bearer at the second side of said mounting means for engagement with said vehicle at a second position, said first and second positions being located on opposite sides of the hub approximately in the plane of the respective bearer. CM,2Icle lifting device according to claim 1, including a bracket projecting from each bearer with a flange for attachment to the wheel mounting hub of a vehicle by means of the wheel securing studs.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
14 words
A vehicle lifting device according to claim 1, wherein the supporting means are adjustable.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
34 words
A vehicle lifting device according to claim 3, wherein the supporting means comprise a member to engage part of a vehicle and said member is adjustably mounted in a socket projecting from the bearer.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
24 words
A vehicle lifting device according to claim 1, wherein at least one bearer includes supporting means for preventing the vehicle from rolling back inadvertently.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
42 words
A vehicle lifting device according to claim 1, wherein each bearer comprises a pair of bearing members having formation that are straight at one end and curved at the other end, and a mounting flange between the bearing members of each pair.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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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) | 1975-07-04 | 1976-01-03 | 1976-07-04 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-07-04 | 1980-01-03 | 1980-07-04 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-07-04 | 1984-01-03 | 1984-07-04 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |