US3778086A
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Mud flap mounting means
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1972-09-12
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Granted: 1973-12-11
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Expires: 1992-09-12
Abstract
Abstract Spring urged clamp means, connected with a vehicle rearward support, grips the upper edge portion of a mud flap and supports it in combination with pins extending through the mud flap. Downwardly directed stress impressed on the depending portion of the mud flap opens the clamp means to release the mud flap.
Inventors
- 👤 P Moore
- 👤 L Pierce
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 19:13
CPC Classifications
B; B62; B62D; B62D25/00; B62D25/08; B62D25/16; B62D25/18; B62D25/188
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 3
Claim 1
Independent Claim
157 words
A support and holder for a mud flap having a plurality of apertures adjacent one end portion thereof, comprising: a base plate adapted to be transversely secured to a vehicle surface rearwardly of the wheel position, said base plate having a depending edge; a movable clamp member hingedly mounted to the forward surface of said base plate for cooperative movement toward and away from said base for gripping said end portion disposed therebetween, said movable clamp member extending perpendicularly forward of said base plate and downwardly and terminating substantially above the plane of the depending edge of said base plate; a plurality of pins secured to said base for entering the apertures in said mud flap end portion, said pins extending downwardly toward and abutting the adjacent surface of said clamp member; and, spring means connected with said clamp member and said base at their respective lateral end portions beyond the lateral ends of said mud flap.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
157 words
A support and holder for a mud flap having a plurality of apertures adjacent one end portion thereof, comprising: a base plate adapted to be transversely secured to a vehicle surface rearwardly of the wheel position, said base plate having a depending edge; a movable clamp member hingedly mounted to the forward surface of said base plate for cooperative movement toward and away from said base for gripping said end portion disposed therebetween, said movable clamp member extending perpendicularly forward of said base plate and downwardly and terminating substantially above the plane of the depending edge of said base plate; a plurality of pins secured to said base for entering the apertures in said mud flap end portion, said pins extending downwardly toward and abutting the adjacent surface of said clamp member; and, spring means connected with said clamp member and said base at their respective lateral end portions beyond the lateral ends of said mud flap.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
62 words
The support and holder according to claim 1 in which said spring means includes: a bolt extending through the respective end portions of said clamp member and said base and projecting beyond the respective forward and rearward limit thereof; and, a tension spring supported by the respective end portion of said bolts and normally biasing said movable clamp member toward said base.
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) | 1976-12-10 | 1977-06-11 | 1977-12-11 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-12-10 | 1981-06-11 | 1981-12-11 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-12-10 | 1985-06-11 | 1985-12-11 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |