US3713662A
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Chassis with storage space
Assignee: Advanced Management Engineering and Research Co
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Filing: 1970-10-14
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Granted: 1973-01-30
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Expires: 1990-10-14
Abstract
Abstract An automotive chassis of the type including a pair of longitudinally extending channels and a plurality of transverse cross members intersecting said channels, the transverse members being of a reduced cross section so as to define a longitudinally extending storage space intermediate the tops of the transverse cross members and the tops of the pair of channels, particularly such a construction used to support a longitudinally extending ramp slidable from the rear end of the chassis to facilitate loading of the truck.
Inventors
- 👤 J Abromavage
- 👤 H Shattles
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-09 07:50
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60P; B60P1/00; B60P1/43; B60P1/431
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
95 words
An automotive chassis of the type embodying reduced crosssection transverse members, providing storage space within the cross section of the chassis and comprising: A. a pair of longitudinally extending channels, each having an inwardly extending top and bottom and a vertically upstanding web member; B. front, middle, and rear transverse members supported at either end upon said channel bottoms and having a cross section less than the height of said channels, so as to define a longitudinally extending storage also above said transverse members and said channel bottoms and beneath the tops of said channel.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
95 words
An automotive chassis of the type embodying reduced crosssection transverse members, providing storage space within the cross section of the chassis and comprising: A. a pair of longitudinally extending channels, each having an inwardly extending top and bottom and a vertically upstanding web member; B. front, middle, and rear transverse members supported at either end upon said channel bottoms and having a cross section less than the height of said channels, so as to define a longitudinally extending storage also above said transverse members and said channel bottoms and beneath the tops of said channel.
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) | 1976-01-30 | 1976-07-31 | 1977-01-30 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-01-30 | 1980-07-31 | 1981-01-30 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-01-30 | 1984-07-31 | 1985-01-30 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |