US3776511A
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Spare tire hoist
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1972-06-26
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Granted: 1973-12-04
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Expires: 1992-06-26
Abstract
Abstract A self-supporting sling-type spare tire hoist for removing a spare tire from a vehicle stowage well. The spare tire is stowed in a generally upright position in the well with the hoist underlying the tire. One end of the hoist is connected to the vehicle while the other end has a handle which by virtue of the self-supporting structure of the hoist, is disposed in a position where it may be readily grasped by the hoist operator. When the user pulls the handle outwardly of the stowage well, the hoist cradles the tire, slinging it out of the well.
Inventors
- 👤 J Bott
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-06 12:08
CPC Classifications
B; B62; B62D; B62D43/00; B62D43/06; B62D43/08
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
146 words
In a vehicle having a spare tire stowage well in which a spare tire is stowed in generally an upright position, a slingtype spare tire hoist for removing the spare tire from the well comprising a tire engaging portion underlying the tire and shaped to conform to the curvature of the tire, support means on one end of said tire engaging portion adapted to support said tire engaging portion on a wall of the stowage well and handle means on the other end of said tire engaging portion, said handle mans including a hand grip portion and an upwardly extending selfsupporting strap portion confined between the spare tire and a wall of the well, said strap portion possessing sufficient vertical rigidity to hold said hand grip portion at an elevated position in said well where it may be conveniently grasped for removal of the spare tire.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
146 words
In a vehicle having a spare tire stowage well in which a spare tire is stowed in generally an upright position, a slingtype spare tire hoist for removing the spare tire from the well comprising a tire engaging portion underlying the tire and shaped to conform to the curvature of the tire, support means on one end of said tire engaging portion adapted to support said tire engaging portion on a wall of the stowage well and handle means on the other end of said tire engaging portion, said handle mans including a hand grip portion and an upwardly extending selfsupporting strap portion confined between the spare tire and a wall of the well, said strap portion possessing sufficient vertical rigidity to hold said hand grip portion at an elevated position in said well where it may be conveniently grasped for removal of the spare tire.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
32 words
A spare tire hoist as defined in claim 1 in which said tire engaging portion is made of molded resinous plastic materal having a curvature approximating the curvature of the tire periphery.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
20 words
A spare tire hoist as defined in claim 1 in which said tire engaging portion possesses a curved self-supporting shape.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
28 words
A spare tire hoist as defined in claim 1 in which said tire engaging portion possesses a large opening through which a peripheral portion of the tire projects.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
44 words
A spare tire hoist as defined in claim 1 in which said tire engaging portion possesses a pair of upturned side margins which are drawn toward one another into gripping engagement with opposite side portions of the tire upon the tensioning of the hoist.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
20 words
A spare tire hoist as defined in claim 1 in which said handle means comprises a unitary resinous plastic molding.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
32 words
A spare tire hoist as defined in claim 1 in which said strap portion includes a pair of transversely spaced parallel straps connected to the opposite ends of said hand grip portion.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
44 words
A spare tire hoist as defined in claim 1 in which said handle means comprises a unitary resinous plastic molding and in which said strap portion comprises a pair of laterally spaced parallel straps projecting from the opposite ends of said hand grip portion.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
FR769945A
Cited
US3712586A
Cited
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1976-12-03 | 1977-06-04 | 1977-12-04 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-12-03 | 1981-06-04 | 1981-12-04 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-12-03 | 1985-06-04 | 1985-12-04 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |