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US3687344A
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Rear mounted snowmobile cargo box with tow bar extension
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1970-10-02
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Granted: 1972-08-29
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Expires: 1990-10-02
Abstract
Abstract A cargo receptacle has clip members mounted on one wall thereof which engages a rear brace member of a snow vehicle frame. A tow bar extension is attached to the bottom wall of the receptacle, the extension being secured to the tow bar of the snow vehicle. The extension extends rearwardly beyond the receptacle thereby allowing a cargo sled to be tied thereto.
Inventors
- 👤 Paul A Nixon
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-06 09:03
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60R; B60R9/00; B60R9/06; B60R9/065
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
210 words
In combination with a vehicle of the type having front and rear ends and a fixed, horizontally disposed and rearwardly projecting tow bar supported from the rear end of said vehicle, said tow bar having a vertically extending aperture formed through its rear end portion for attachment of a suitable hitch member thereto, a removable cargo box for support from the rear of said vehicle, said cargo box including front and rear portions and a bottom wall, a front to rear extending extension bar secured to the undersurface of said bottom wall, the front end of said extension bar including a depending shank portion downwardly receivable through said aperture, the rear end of said extension bar projecting rearwardly of the rear of said bottom wall and including a vertically extending aperture formed therethrough rearward of said bottom wall for attachment of a suitable hitch member thereto, the front portion of said cargo box above said bottom wall and the rear end of said vehicle including coacting means releasably attaching said cargo box to said vehicle with said box disposed in a position with said extension bar overlying and supported from said tow bar and said depending shank portion projecting downwardly through the aperture in said tow bar for securement therethrough.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
210 words
In combination with a vehicle of the type having front and rear ends and a fixed, horizontally disposed and rearwardly projecting tow bar supported from the rear end of said vehicle, said tow bar having a vertically extending aperture formed through its rear end portion for attachment of a suitable hitch member thereto, a removable cargo box for support from the rear of said vehicle, said cargo box including front and rear portions and a bottom wall, a front to rear extending extension bar secured to the undersurface of said bottom wall, the front end of said extension bar including a depending shank portion downwardly receivable through said aperture, the rear end of said extension bar projecting rearwardly of the rear of said bottom wall and including a vertically extending aperture formed therethrough rearward of said bottom wall for attachment of a suitable hitch member thereto, the front portion of said cargo box above said bottom wall and the rear end of said vehicle including coacting means releasably attaching said cargo box to said vehicle with said box disposed in a position with said extension bar overlying and supported from said tow bar and said depending shank portion projecting downwardly through the aperture in said tow bar for securement therethrough.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
50 words
The combination of claim 1 wherein said coacting means includes forwardly projecting downwardly opening hook means carried by said box and a horizontal transverse member carried by said vehicle over which said hook means are engagable as a result of proper downward displacement of said box relative to said vehicle.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
29 words
The combination of claim 1 wherein said box opens upwardly and is provided with a cover removably positionable in a position closing the open upper end of said box.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
34 words
The combination of claim 1 wherein said rear portion of said box comprises a rear transverse wall thereof, the apertured rear end portion of said extension being disposed forward of said rear transverse wall.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
50 words
The combination of claim 4 wherein said coacting means includes forwardly projecting downwardly opening hook means carried by said box and a horizontal transverse member carried by said vehicle over which said hook means are engagable as a result of proper downward displacement of said box relative to said vehicle.
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) | 1975-08-29 | 1976-02-28 | 1976-08-29 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-08-29 | 1980-02-28 | 1980-08-29 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-08-29 | 1984-02-28 | 1984-08-29 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |