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Detachable auxiliary tractor tire and wheel attachment means
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1968-11-22
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Granted: 1973-01-30
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Expires: 1988-11-22
Abstract
Abstract Means for detachably securing auxiliary tire and rim assemblies to the rear wheels of tractors utilizing modified wheel nuts for the main wheel attachment which enables bolts to be hooked to these nuts and extend to clips which engage over the outer rim of the auxiliary wheel thus clamping one to the other without the necessity of welding lugs, beads or other forms of attachment to the auxiliary wheel rim.
Inventors
- 👤 J Penner
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
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2026-11-05 15:50
CPC Classifications
B; B62; B62D; B62D49/00; B62D49/06; B62D49/0621; B60; B60B; B60B11/00; B60B11/02; B60B11/06; B60B15/00; B60B15/26; B60B15/263
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 10
Claim 1
Independent Claim
254 words
A detachably mounted auxiliary tire and wheel assembly for tractor rear wheels, said rear wheels including a first tire and rim, wheel bolts and wheel nuts detachably securing said first tire and rim to the axle mounting of said tractor; said assembly comprising in combination a second tire and rim assembly, said second rim assembly including an annular axially outwardly extending terminal end flange around the outer perimeter thereof, annular spacer means between said first rim and said second rim, and means to detachably secure said second rim to said first rim in side by side relationship spaced apart by said annular spacer, said means comprising a plurality of bolts, means cooperating between one end of said bolts and said associated wheel nuts to detachably hook one to the other, clips detachably engaging said terminal end flange of said second rim assembly and means to detachably secure the other ends of said bolts to said clips, said second rim including a first annular step extending from said terminal end flange, an annular shoulder terminating said first step, an annular horizontal portion extending from said first shoulder, a second annular step extending from said horizontal portion, a second annular shoulder terminating said second step, and a cylindrical central portion extending from said second shoulder, said clip including a hooked end engaging over said terminal end flange, said clip having a cross sectional configuration substantially similar to the cross sectional configuration of said rim but spanning between said terminal end flange and said first shoulder thereof.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
254 words
A detachably mounted auxiliary tire and wheel assembly for tractor rear wheels, said rear wheels including a first tire and rim, wheel bolts and wheel nuts detachably securing said first tire and rim to the axle mounting of said tractor; said assembly comprising in combination a second tire and rim assembly, said second rim assembly including an annular axially outwardly extending terminal end flange around the outer perimeter thereof, annular spacer means between said first rim and said second rim, and means to detachably secure said second rim to said first rim in side by side relationship spaced apart by said annular spacer, said means comprising a plurality of bolts, means cooperating between one end of said bolts and said associated wheel nuts to detachably hook one to the other, clips detachably engaging said terminal end flange of said second rim assembly and means to detachably secure the other ends of said bolts to said clips, said second rim including a first annular step extending from said terminal end flange, an annular shoulder terminating said first step, an annular horizontal portion extending from said first shoulder, a second annular step extending from said horizontal portion, a second annular shoulder terminating said second step, and a cylindrical central portion extending from said second shoulder, said clip including a hooked end engaging over said terminal end flange, said clip having a cross sectional configuration substantially similar to the cross sectional configuration of said rim but spanning between said terminal end flange and said first shoulder thereof.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
254 words
A detachably mounted auxiliary tire and wheel assembly for tractor rear wheels, said rear wheels including a first tire and rim, wheel bolts and wheel nuts detachably securing said first tire and rim to the axle mounting of said tractor; said assembly comprising in combination a second tire and rim assembly, said second rim assembly including an annular axially outwardly extending terminal end flange around the outer perimeter thereof, annular spacer means between said first rim and said second rim, and means to detachably secure said second rim to said first rim in side by side relationship spaced apart by said annular spacer, said means comprising a plurality of bolts, means cooperating between one end of said bolts and said associated wheel nuts to detachably hook one to the other, clips detachably engaging said terminal end flange of said second rim assembly and means to detachably secure the other ends of said bolts to said clips, said second rim including a first annular step extending from said terminal end flange, an annular shoulder terminating said first step, an annular horizontal portion extending from said first shoulder, a second annular step extending from said horizontal portion, a second annular shoulder terminating said second step, and a cylindrical central portion extending from said second shoulder, said clip including a hooked end engaging over said terminal end flange, said clip having a cross sectional configuration substantially similar to the cross sectional configuration of said rim but spanning between said terminal end flange and said first shoulder thereof.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
254 words
A detachably mounted auxiliary tire and wheel assembly for tractor rear wheels, said rear wheels including a first tire and rim, wheel bolts and wheel nuts detachably securing said first tire and rim to the axle mounting of said tractor; said assembly comprising in combination a second tire and rim assembly, said second rim assembly including an annular axially outwardly extending terminal end flange around the outer perimeter thereof, annular spacer means between said first rim and said second rim, and means to detachably secure said second rim to said first rim in side by side relationship spaced apart by said annular spacer, said means comprising a plurality of bolts, means cooperating between one end of said bolts and said associated wheel nuts to detachably hook one to the other, clips detachably engaging said terminal end flange of said second rim assembly and means to detachably secure the other ends of said bolts to said clips, said second rim including a first annular step extending from said terminal end flange, an annular shoulder terminating said first step, an annular horizontal portion extending from said first shoulder, a second annular step extending from said horizontal portion, a second annular shoulder terminating said second step, and a cylindrical central portion extending from said second shoulder, said clip including a hooked end engaging over said terminal end flange, said clip having a cross sectional configuration substantially similar to the cross sectional configuration of said rim but spanning between said terminal end flange and said first shoulder thereof.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
54 words
The device according to claim 1 in which said means to detachably secure the other ends of said Bolts to said clips includes a cylindrical sleeve secured to said clip parallel with said bolt, said bolt extending through said sleeve, and nut means engaging said other end of said bolt extending through said sleeve.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
29 words
The device according to claim 2 in which said clip includes a substantially horizontal portion engaging said cylindrical center rim portion, said sleeve being secured to said horizontal portion.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
179 words
In a detachably mounted auxiliary tire and wheel assembly for tractor rear wheels in which said rear wheels include a first tire and rim, wheel bolts and wheel nuts detachably securing said first tire and rim to the axle mounting of said tractor, means for detachably securing said auxiliary tire and wheel assembly to said tractor rear wheel, said means including a plurality of bolts, clips detachably engageable over the axially outwardly extending terminal end flange of said auxiliary rim, and means to detachably secure said bolts to said clips, said second rim including a first annular step extending from said terminal end flange, an annular shoulder terminating said first step, an annular horizontal portion extending from said horizontal portion, a second annular shoulder terminating said second step, and a cylindrical central portion extending from said second shoulder, said clip including a hooked end engaging over said terminal end flange, said clip having a cross sectional configuration substantially similar to the cross sectional configuration of said rim but spanning between said terminal end flange and said first shoulder thereof.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
179 words
In a detachably mounted auxiliary tire and wheel assembly for tractor rear wheels in which said rear wheels include a first tire and rim, wheel bolts and wheel nuts detachably securing said first tire and rim to the axle mounting of said tractor, means for detachably securing said auxiliary tire and wheel assembly to said tractor rear wheel, said means including a plurality of bolts, clips detachably engageable over the axially outwardly extending terminal end flange of said auxiliary rim, and means to detachably secure said bolts to said clips, said second rim including a first annular step extending from said terminal end flange, an annular shoulder terminating said first step, an annular horizontal portion extending from said horizontal portion, a second annular shoulder terminating said second step, and a cylindrical central portion extending from said second shoulder, said clip including a hooked end engaging over said terminal end flange, said clip having a cross sectional configuration substantially similar to the cross sectional configuration of said rim but spanning between said terminal end flange and said first shoulder thereof.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
54 words
The device according to claim 4 in which said means to detachably secure the other ends of said bolts to said clips includes a cylindrical sleeve secured to said clip parallel with said bolt, said bolt extending through said sleeve, and nut means engaging said other end of said bolt extending through said sleeve.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
29 words
The device according to claim 5 in which said clip includes a substantially horizontal portion engaging said cylindrical center rim portion, said sleeve being secured to said horizontal portion.
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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 |