US3682360A
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Bumper and spare tire assembly
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1970-10-28
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Granted: 1972-08-08
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Expires: 1990-10-28
Abstract
Abstract A rear bumper guard assembly for pick up trucks and the like having a removable center portion and a walled tray secured to the bumper guard behind said removable portion and adapted to hold a spare tire and tools.
Inventors
- 👤 Earl B Fletcher
- 👤 Almon L Lawson
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-26 23:06
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60R; B60R19/00; B60R19/02; B60R19/48; B62; B62D; B62D43/00; B62D43/06; B62D43/10
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 11
Claim 1
Independent Claim
103 words
A bumper guard and spare tire support assembly for a vehicle comprising: a bumper guard having a removable central portion, a rearwardly open receptacle having a bottom, front wall and side walls and adapted to hold a spare tire, the open rear of said receptacle being secured to said bumper guard and positioned forward of and adjacent to the removable central portion of said bumper guard and substantially aligned therewith so that upon removing said central portion, a spare tire can be slid from said receptacle, and means for fixedly securing said bumper guard and spare tire support assembly to a vehicle frame.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
103 words
A bumper guard and spare tire support assembly for a vehicle comprising: a bumper guard having a removable central portion, a rearwardly open receptacle having a bottom, front wall and side walls and adapted to hold a spare tire, the open rear of said receptacle being secured to said bumper guard and positioned forward of and adjacent to the removable central portion of said bumper guard and substantially aligned therewith so that upon removing said central portion, a spare tire can be slid from said receptacle, and means for fixedly securing said bumper guard and spare tire support assembly to a vehicle frame.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
57 words
The assembly of claim 1 wherein said securing means comprises: a plurality of elongated slide members secured to said bumper guard, a corresponding number of sleeve members secured to the longitudinal channels of the frame of a vehicle and adapted to receive said slide members and locking means for securing said slide members within said sleeve members.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
56 words
The combination of claim 2 wherein said locking means includes said sleeve members having a plurality of apertures therein, bolt means extending through said apertures and in threaded contact with said sleeve members, said bolt means having pointed male ends adapted for penetrating into said slide members, thereby securing said slide members within said sleeve members.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
30 words
The combination of claim 3 wherein said receptacle is rectangular in shape and is provided with vertical front and side walls, said walls securing the spare tire within the receptacle.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
32 words
The combination of claim 4 wherein said removable central portion has a recessed area therein, thereby providing said bumper guard with a step, said step being adapted to accommodate a trailer hitch.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
21 words
The combination of claim 5 wherein means are provided for locking said removable central portion in place on said bumper guard.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
59 words
The assembly of claim 1 wherein said securing means comprises a first plurality of channel members secured to said bumper guard, a corresponding number of second channel members secured to the frame of a vehicle and adapted to receive said first plurality of channel members and locking means for securing said first channel members within said second channel members.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
61 words
The combination of claim 7 wherein said locking means includes said Second channel members having a plurality of apertures therein, bolt means extending through said apertures and in threaded contact with said second channel members, said bolt means having pointed male ends adapted for penetrating into said first channel members, thereby securing said first channel members with said second channel members.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
30 words
The combination of claim 8 wherein said receptacle is rectangular in shape and is provided with vertical front and side walls, said walls securing the spare tire within the receptacle.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
21 words
The combination of claim 9 wherein means are provided for locking said removable central portion in place on said bumper guard.
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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) | 1975-08-08 | 1976-02-07 | 1976-08-08 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-08-08 | 1980-02-07 | 1980-08-08 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-08-08 | 1984-02-07 | 1984-08-08 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |