US3715066A
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Handy tire rack
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1971-04-08
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Granted: 1973-02-06
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Expires: 1991-04-08
Abstract
Abstract A device for supporting a tire and wheel upon a truck, the device composing a vertical bracket forming a stanchion, at the lower end of the bracket being fixedly mounted within a bed of a truck, the bracket having a sidewardly extending cylinder welded thereto with lugs welded there around and against which a wheel may be positioned while a removable bolt is inserted through the cylinder with the bolt head positioned against the outer side of the wheel, the end of the bolt then receiving a securing nut.
Inventors
- 👤 C Owen
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 22:54
CPC Classifications
B; B62; B62D; B62D43/00; B62D43/02
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
200 words
In a handy tire rack, the combination of a stanchion comprising a bracket, said bracket supporting a cylindrically configurated sleeve over which a spare wheel and tire may be removably positioned, and a removable bolt and nut for permitting removal of said wheel and tire from said sleeve, wherein said bracket is comprised of a rectangular steel plate which is provided with a transverse extending bend there across so to form a horizontal leg and a vertical leg, said vertical leg being relatively long while said horizontal leg is relatively short, said horizontal leg being adaptable to be fixedly attached upon a supporting surface of a truck bed or the like, an upper portion of said vertical leg having an opening there through, one end of a pipe being fitted into said opening and welded therein, a cylindrical sleeve being fitted concentrically around said pipe and being welded at one end to a side of said vertical leg of said bracket, the opposite end of said pipe being welded to a face plate fitted into an end of said sleeve and from which it protrudes outwardly a short distance for being fitted into a central opening of said spare wheel.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
200 words
In a handy tire rack, the combination of a stanchion comprising a bracket, said bracket supporting a cylindrically configurated sleeve over which a spare wheel and tire may be removably positioned, and a removable bolt and nut for permitting removal of said wheel and tire from said sleeve, wherein said bracket is comprised of a rectangular steel plate which is provided with a transverse extending bend there across so to form a horizontal leg and a vertical leg, said vertical leg being relatively long while said horizontal leg is relatively short, said horizontal leg being adaptable to be fixedly attached upon a supporting surface of a truck bed or the like, an upper portion of said vertical leg having an opening there through, one end of a pipe being fitted into said opening and welded therein, a cylindrical sleeve being fitted concentrically around said pipe and being welded at one end to a side of said vertical leg of said bracket, the opposite end of said pipe being welded to a face plate fitted into an end of said sleeve and from which it protrudes outwardly a short distance for being fitted into a central opening of said spare wheel.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
200 words
In a handy tire rack, the combination of a stanchion comprising a bracket, said bracket supporting a cylindrically configurated sleeve over which a spare wheel and tire may be removably positioned, and a removable bolt and nut for permitting removal of said wheel and tire from said sleeve, wherein said bracket is comprised of a rectangular steel plate which is provided with a transverse extending bend there across so to form a horizontal leg and a vertical leg, said vertical leg being relatively long while said horizontal leg is relatively short, said horizontal leg being adaptable to be fixedly attached upon a supporting surface of a truck bed or the like, an upper portion of said vertical leg having an opening there through, one end of a pipe being fitted into said opening and welded therein, a cylindrical sleeve being fitted concentrically around said pipe and being welded at one end to a side of said vertical leg of said bracket, the opposite end of said pipe being welded to a face plate fitted into an end of said sleeve and from which it protrudes outwardly a short distance for being fitted into a central opening of said spare wheel.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
200 words
In a handy tire rack, the combination of a stanchion comprising a bracket, said bracket supporting a cylindrically configurated sleeve over which a spare wheel and tire may be removably positioned, and a removable bolt and nut for permitting removal of said wheel and tire from said sleeve, wherein said bracket is comprised of a rectangular steel plate which is provided with a transverse extending bend there across so to form a horizontal leg and a vertical leg, said vertical leg being relatively long while said horizontal leg is relatively short, said horizontal leg being adaptable to be fixedly attached upon a supporting surface of a truck bed or the like, an upper portion of said vertical leg having an opening there through, one end of a pipe being fitted into said opening and welded therein, a cylindrical sleeve being fitted concentrically around said pipe and being welded at one end to a side of said vertical leg of said bracket, the opposite end of said pipe being welded to a face plate fitted into an end of said sleeve and from which it protrudes outwardly a short distance for being fitted into a central opening of said spare wheel.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
54 words
The combination as set forth in claim 1, wherein a plurality of lugs are welded in spaced apart relation around the outer side of said cylindrical sleeve, said lugs being positioned adjacent said end from which said face olate protrudes so that said lugs are positioned adjacent an inner side of said automotive wheel.
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) | 1976-02-06 | 1976-08-07 | 1977-02-06 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-02-06 | 1980-08-07 | 1981-02-06 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-02-06 | 1984-08-07 | 1985-02-06 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |