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Protective device for snowmobiles
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1969-12-19
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Granted: 1973-07-03
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Expires: 1989-12-19
Abstract
Abstract A safty device for a snowmobile takes the form of an upright bar supported in front of the windshield and extending upwardly over the top edge of the windshield in position to engage obstacles such as low hanging tree limbs and fence wire to prevent such obstacles from striking and injuring the persons riding on the snowmobile. In one preferred form, the upright bar terminates at its upper end at a forwardly facing hook adapted to catch obstructions of the aforesaid type so that they do not pass over the windshield and strike the snowmobile riders, a cutting edge on the hook serving to sever strands of fence wire and relatively small branches and limbs.
Inventors
- 👤 G Stotesbery
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 18:33
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60R; B60R19/00; B60R19/54; B60R19/545; B60R21/00; B60R21/02; B60R21/13; B62; B62J; B62J27/00; B62M; B62M27/00; B62M27/02
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
129 words
In combination with a snowmobile having a front hood, a windshield projecting upwardly therefrom and a driver and passenger seat behind said windshield, a protective guard device for the riders on said snowmobile comprising: a vertically extending, hooked member opening towards the front end of said snowmobile and having a forwardly facing cutting edge thereon; support means attached to said hooked member and serving to hold said hooked member at a position over said hood and in front of said windshield, said support means including mounting bar means extending downwardly from said hooked member and removably secured to said snowmobile, and said hooked member being pivotally mounted on said mounting bar means at a pivot joint which permits said hooked member to pivot forwardly about a substantially horizontal axis.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
129 words
In combination with a snowmobile having a front hood, a windshield projecting upwardly therefrom and a driver and passenger seat behind said windshield, a protective guard device for the riders on said snowmobile comprising: a vertically extending, hooked member opening towards the front end of said snowmobile and having a forwardly facing cutting edge thereon; support means attached to said hooked member and serving to hold said hooked member at a position over said hood and in front of said windshield, said support means including mounting bar means extending downwardly from said hooked member and removably secured to said snowmobile, and said hooked member being pivotally mounted on said mounting bar means at a pivot joint which permits said hooked member to pivot forwardly about a substantially horizontal axis.
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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) | 1976-07-02 | 1977-01-01 | 1977-07-03 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-07-02 | 1981-01-01 | 1981-07-03 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-07-02 | 1985-01-01 | 1985-07-03 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |