US3720336A
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Rotating and tilting double bed trailer
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1971-10-29
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Granted: 1973-03-13
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Expires: 1991-10-29
Abstract
Abstract A rotating and tilting double bed trailer for use with lightweight off-the-road vehicles, such as snowmobiles, motorcycles, all terrain wheeled vehicles and the like. The trailer has a double bed that is capable of full circle rotation, and each bed tilts individually to load or unload an off-the-road vehicle. A positive locking of the tiltable beds in either a forward position or a reversed position is accomplished by a locking turntable plate on which the tiltable beds are mounted. The tiltable beds have fold-up front and rear bed extensions hinged to their ends to help contain items carried on the bed, and to serve as a ramp means during loading and unloading of the trailer.
Inventors
- 👤 G Murray
- 👤 D Coy
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-28 09:36
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60P; B60P1/00; B60P1/04; B60P1/28; B60P3/00; B60P3/06; B60P3/07
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
112 words
A rotating and tilting double bed trailer comprising a frame; at least one axle means on the ends of which are attached wheels supporting the frame; a tongue extending from the said frame having attachment means on its end for connection with a towing vehicle; a turntable plate; a trailer bed secured to the said frame by said turntable plate whereby the trailer bed can be rotated through a full circle, which trailer bed includes at least twO bed sections, proximate to one another, which are connected by pivot means to a common shaft on the turntable plate such that they can be individually and independently tilted for loading and unloading purposes.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
112 words
A rotating and tilting double bed trailer comprising a frame; at least one axle means on the ends of which are attached wheels supporting the frame; a tongue extending from the said frame having attachment means on its end for connection with a towing vehicle; a turntable plate; a trailer bed secured to the said frame by said turntable plate whereby the trailer bed can be rotated through a full circle, which trailer bed includes at least twO bed sections, proximate to one another, which are connected by pivot means to a common shaft on the turntable plate such that they can be individually and independently tilted for loading and unloading purposes.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
112 words
A rotating and tilting double bed trailer comprising a frame; at least one axle means on the ends of which are attached wheels supporting the frame; a tongue extending from the said frame having attachment means on its end for connection with a towing vehicle; a turntable plate; a trailer bed secured to the said frame by said turntable plate whereby the trailer bed can be rotated through a full circle, which trailer bed includes at least twO bed sections, proximate to one another, which are connected by pivot means to a common shaft on the turntable plate such that they can be individually and independently tilted for loading and unloading purposes.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
112 words
A rotating and tilting double bed trailer comprising a frame; at least one axle means on the ends of which are attached wheels supporting the frame; a tongue extending from the said frame having attachment means on its end for connection with a towing vehicle; a turntable plate; a trailer bed secured to the said frame by said turntable plate whereby the trailer bed can be rotated through a full circle, which trailer bed includes at least twO bed sections, proximate to one another, which are connected by pivot means to a common shaft on the turntable plate such that they can be individually and independently tilted for loading and unloading purposes.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
33 words
A rotating and tilting double bed trailer as in claim 1, wherein the turntable plate includes a post extending perpendicularly downwardly from the center thereof into bearing means fixed to said trailer frame.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
39 words
A rotating and tilting double bed trailer as in claim 2, wherein the bearing means includes a pair of bearings, separated by said turntable plate, with the post maintained in the said bearings and fitted through said turntable plate.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
34 words
A rotating and tilting double bed trailer as in claim 1, further including means for locking the trailer bed rotatable turntable means to the trailer frame to prevent undesired rotation of the trailer bed.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
47 words
A rotating and tilting double bed trailer as in claim 4, wherein the locking means consists of a spring biased rod biased into at least one hole in the said turntable plate, and means for retracting said rod from the hole against the bias of said spring.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
23 words
A rotating and tilting double bed trailer as in claim 1, further including means biasing the individual tiltable beds to a horizontal attitude.
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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) | 1976-03-12 | 1976-09-11 | 1977-03-13 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-03-12 | 1980-09-11 | 1981-03-13 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-03-12 | 1984-09-11 | 1985-03-13 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |