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US3734223A
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Vehicle frame and interchangeable components
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1971-06-29
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Granted: 1973-05-22
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Expires: 1991-06-29
Abstract
Abstract The present invention includes an elongated wheel-supported frame having forward and rearward ends. A motor unit is mounted on the frame by means of a bracket which slidably connects the unit to the frame for selective sliding movement forwardly and rearwardly on the frame. Locking pins are provided for locking the motor unit against sliding movement on the frame. Other brackets are slidably mounted on the frame for movably mounting other working components to the frame.
Inventors
- 👤 L Anderson
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 15:09
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60P; B60P3/00; B60P3/42; B66; B66C; B66C23/00; B66C23/62
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
104 words
A vehicle comprising, an elongated wheel supported frame having forward and rearward ends; a motor unit; first mounting means on said frame assembly slidably connecting said motor unit to said frame for selective sliding movement forwardly and rearwardly on said frame, first locking means on said first mounting means for selectivly locking said motor unit on said frame to hold said motor unit against sliding movement thereon, and a cab operatively secured to said first mounting means and being movable in unison with said motor unit so that said motor unit and said cab can be selectively positioned along the length of said frame.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
104 words
A vehicle comprising, an elongated wheel supported frame having forward and rearward ends; a motor unit; first mounting means on said frame assembly slidably connecting said motor unit to said frame for selective sliding movement forwardly and rearwardly on said frame, first locking means on said first mounting means for selectivly locking said motor unit on said frame to hold said motor unit against sliding movement thereon, and a cab operatively secured to said first mounting means and being movable in unison with said motor unit so that said motor unit and said cab can be selectively positioned along the length of said frame.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
62 words
A vehicle according to claim 1 wherein said frame comprises a parallel pair of longitudinally extending members, said mounting means comprising a mounting bracket operatively connected to said motor unit and slidably mounted on said pair of longitudinally extending members, said cab being operatively detachably secured to said mounting bracket to permit said cab to be selectively removed from said motor unit.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
44 words
A vehicle according to claim 1 wherein a first unit having working implements thereon is removably mounted on said frame, said motor unit and said cab being selectively positioned on said frame in response to the position of said first unit on said frame.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
45 words
A vehicle according to claim 3 wherein said motor unit is selectively slidably secured to said mounting bracket to permit said motor unit to be moved longitudinally outwardly from one end of said frame so that the underside of said motor unit will be exposed.
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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) | 1976-05-21 | 1976-11-20 | 1977-05-22 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-05-21 | 1980-11-20 | 1981-05-22 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-05-21 | 1984-11-20 | 1985-05-22 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |