US3764177A
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Stake pocket adapter
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1971-12-21
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Granted: 1973-10-09
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Expires: 1991-12-21
Abstract
Abstract An adapter for supporting the bottom portion of a stake or post of predetermined dimensions, the device being dimensionally adjustable to be securely retained in sockets of various dimensions.
Inventors
- 👤 E Woodward
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-07 23:29
CPC Classifications
B; B62; B62D; B62D33/00; B62D33/02; B62D33/0207; B60; B60J; B60J7/00; B60J7/08; B60J7/10; B60J7/102; B62D33/08; B62D53/00; B62D53/04; B62D53/06; B62D53/067; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T403/00; Y10T403/45; Y10T403/455; Y10T403/457; Y10T403/70; Y10T403/7062; Y10T403/7064; Y10T403/7066; Y10T403/7067; Y10T403/7069
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
137 words
An adapter for supporting a stake having one end of predetermined shape and dimensions rigidly upright in substantially vertically extending sockets of various sizes mounted about the edge of a vehicle floor comprising, a trough-shaped member having a wall across one end and open at its opposite end insertable in the socket with its open end facing upwardly, means on the member forming a stop for limiting the distance of its entry into a socket, means on the member bearing against the socket walls for retaining the member firmly within the socket with the mouth of the trough toward the platform as to form, with a portion of the socket wall facing the trough, a second socket providing an unobstructed volume of substantially said predetermined dimensions to snugly receive a stake therein supported on said end wall.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
137 words
An adapter for supporting a stake having one end of predetermined shape and dimensions rigidly upright in substantially vertically extending sockets of various sizes mounted about the edge of a vehicle floor comprising, a trough-shaped member having a wall across one end and open at its opposite end insertable in the socket with its open end facing upwardly, means on the member forming a stop for limiting the distance of its entry into a socket, means on the member bearing against the socket walls for retaining the member firmly within the socket with the mouth of the trough toward the platform as to form, with a portion of the socket wall facing the trough, a second socket providing an unobstructed volume of substantially said predetermined dimensions to snugly receive a stake therein supported on said end wall.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
55 words
An adapter as defined in claim 1, in which the means for retaining the member within the socket comprises a plate extending across and against the lower end of the socket, and cooperating nut and bolt means on the plate and end wall of the trough-shaped member for securing it in position within the socket.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
35 words
An adapter as defined in claim 1 wherein the means on the member bearing against the socket walls comprise a plurality of spaced projections mounted on the member for adjustable movement against the socket walls.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
58 words
An adapter according to claim 1 wherein the means for retaining the member firmly within the socket comprises a plurality of fingers extending outwardly from the wall of the member into pressure engagement with the inner wall of the socket, said fingers being attached at one end to the walls of the member by a stiffly resilient connection.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
24 words
An adapter as defined in claim 4 wherein the stop comprises lateral flanges projecting from the walls of the member adjacent said open end.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
35 words
An adapter according to claim 4 wherein the fingers comprise lances struck out from the material of the wall of the member with one end integral with the wall and forming the stiffly yieldable connection.
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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) | 1976-10-08 | 1977-04-09 | 1977-10-09 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-10-08 | 1981-04-09 | 1981-10-09 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-10-08 | 1985-04-09 | 1985-10-09 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |