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US3724694A
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Wheel-less trailer
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1971-08-30
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Granted: 1973-04-03
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Expires: 1991-08-30
Abstract
Abstract The invention relates to a load carrying attachment designed for mounting on the rear of a motor vehicle in a cantilevered fashion, supported at one point by a standard trailer hitch, preferably having ball hitch attachment and at points located underneath the vehicle preferably at opposite sides of the spring, there being a centrally pivotable load carrying platform which can be tilted to either side to permit loading and unloading of the device, there being a lateral supporting means affixed to the supporting frame and to points at opposite sides of the rear of the vehicle bumper, the opposite sides of the platform being releasably attached to the supporting means to permit tilting of the platform about the central pivot.
Inventors
- 👤 L Wilson
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 14:51
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60R; B60R9/00; B60R9/06
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
153 words
A load carrying attachment adapted to be mounted on the rear of a motor vehicle comprising A. a load carrying platform pivotably supported by B. a centrally located supporting arm means extending from front to back of said platform upon which said platform can pivot, C. fastening means connected to said supporting arm means adapted to be attached to a trailer hitch mounted on the rear of said motor vehicle D. lateral supporting means connected to said fastening means and positioned forwardly of said platform E. releasable means located on both sides of fastening means (c) for securing the edges of said platform to said lateral supporting means F. means for attaching the opposite ends of said lateral supporting means to the rear of said motor vehicle G. mean connected to said means (c) and (d) extending forwardly of said platform and adapted to be attached to the underbody of said motor vehicle
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
153 words
A load carrying attachment adapted to be mounted on the rear of a motor vehicle comprising A. a load carrying platform pivotably supported by B. a centrally located supporting arm means extending from front to back of said platform upon which said platform can pivot, C. fastening means connected to said supporting arm means adapted to be attached to a trailer hitch mounted on the rear of said motor vehicle D. lateral supporting means connected to said fastening means and positioned forwardly of said platform E. releasable means located on both sides of fastening means (c) for securing the edges of said platform to said lateral supporting means F. means for attaching the opposite ends of said lateral supporting means to the rear of said motor vehicle G. mean connected to said means (c) and (d) extending forwardly of said platform and adapted to be attached to the underbody of said motor vehicle
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
25 words
A load carrying attachment according to claim 1 wherein the releasable means (e) are positive locking clamps which engage the forward edge of said platform.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
53 words
A load carrying attachment according to claim 1 wherein the releasable means (e) are pins which engage apertures in the forward edge of said platform, said platform being slidable rearward off of said pins and forward onto said pins, and being provided with means to cause said platform to slide rearward and forward.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
17 words
A load carrying attachment according to claim 1 wherein fastening means (c) is a ball engaging hitch.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
26 words
A load carrying attachment according to claim 1 wherein means (g) is bifurcated and adapted to engage the frame on opposite sides of said motor 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) | 1976-04-02 | 1976-10-02 | 1977-04-03 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-04-02 | 1980-10-02 | 1981-04-03 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-04-02 | 1984-10-02 | 1985-04-03 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |