US3774949A
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Collapsible tow bar
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1972-06-20
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Granted: 1973-11-27
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Expires: 1992-06-20
Abstract
Abstract A collapsible tow bar for a vehicle is disclosed herein and generally comprises a hollow bumper having the collapsible tow bar secured thereto and stored therein when not in use. The bumper has a central opening which is selectively closed by a cover element. First and second spaced apart support rods are secured to the bumper within the bumper adjacent the opposite ends thereof. First and second tow bar members are rotatably and slidably secured at one of their ends to the first and second support rods respectively. The first and second tow bar members may be slidably moved inwardly on the support rods to permit their other ends to be extended outwardly of the central opening in the bumper. The other ends of the first and second tow bar members are adapted to be secured together and are adapted to have a tongue member detachably secured thereto.
Inventors
- 👤 M Eger
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 17:06
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60R; B60R19/00; B60R19/02; B60R19/48; B60D; B60D1/00; B60D1/48; B60D1/54
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
193 words
A collapsible tow bar for vehicle comprising, a support means operatively secured to the vehicle, a first tow bar member pivotally secured at one end thereof to said support means, a second tow bar member pivotally secured at one end thereof to said support means, said first and second tow bar members being movable from a stored position to a towing position wherein their other ends can be operatively connected, and means at said other ends for connection to another vehicle, said support means comprising first and second spaced apart supports operatively secured to said vehicle, said first and second supports each comprising a horizontally disposed rod, said tow bar members slidably and rotatably mounted on said rods, an enlongated hollow bumper secured to the vehicle, said bumper having front and back wall portions, said first and second supports secured at the interior surface of said back wall portion, said first and second tow bar members stored within said bumper generally parallel to the longitudinal axis of said bumper, said bumper having a central operning formed in its back wall portion to permit the selective rearward extension of said tow bar members therethrough.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
193 words
A collapsible tow bar for vehicle comprising, a support means operatively secured to the vehicle, a first tow bar member pivotally secured at one end thereof to said support means, a second tow bar member pivotally secured at one end thereof to said support means, said first and second tow bar members being movable from a stored position to a towing position wherein their other ends can be operatively connected, and means at said other ends for connection to another vehicle, said support means comprising first and second spaced apart supports operatively secured to said vehicle, said first and second supports each comprising a horizontally disposed rod, said tow bar members slidably and rotatably mounted on said rods, an enlongated hollow bumper secured to the vehicle, said bumper having front and back wall portions, said first and second supports secured at the interior surface of said back wall portion, said first and second tow bar members stored within said bumper generally parallel to the longitudinal axis of said bumper, said bumper having a central operning formed in its back wall portion to permit the selective rearward extension of said tow bar members therethrough.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
21 words
The tow bar of claim 1 wherein a cover element is secured to said bumper for removably closing said central opening.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
40 words
The tow bar of claim 1 wherein said means at the other ends of said tow bar members comprises a tongue means selectively secured thereto, said tongue means being stored within said bumper when the tow bar is being stored.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
152 words
A collapsible tow bar for a vehicle comprising, a support means operatively secured to the vehicle, a first tow bar member pivotally secured at one end thereof to said support means, a second tow bar member pivotally secured at one end thereof to said support means, said first and second tow bar members being movable from a stored position to a towing position wherein their other ends can be operatively connected, and means at said other ends for connection to another vehicle, said support means comprising first and second spaced apart supports operatively secured to said vehicle, said first and second supports each comprising a horizontally disposed rod, said tow bar members slidably and rotatably mounted on said rods, an elongated bumper secured to the vehicle, said bumper having a compartment formed therein, said supports secured to said bumper within siad compartment, said tow bar members stored in said compartment at times.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
152 words
A collapsible tow bar for a vehicle comprising, a support means operatively secured to the vehicle, a first tow bar member pivotally secured at one end thereof to said support means, a second tow bar member pivotally secured at one end thereof to said support means, said first and second tow bar members being movable from a stored position to a towing position wherein their other ends can be operatively connected, and means at said other ends for connection to another vehicle, said support means comprising first and second spaced apart supports operatively secured to said vehicle, said first and second supports each comprising a horizontally disposed rod, said tow bar members slidably and rotatably mounted on said rods, an elongated bumper secured to the vehicle, said bumper having a compartment formed therein, said supports secured to said bumper within siad compartment, said tow bar members stored in said compartment at times.
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) | 1976-11-26 | 1977-05-28 | 1977-11-27 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-11-26 | 1981-05-28 | 1981-11-27 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-11-26 | 1985-05-28 | 1985-11-27 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |