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US3785541A
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Foldable jack and/or baggage carrier for a snow mobile
Assignee: GILLESPIE CORP
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Filing: 1972-06-30
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Granted: 1974-01-15
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Expires: 1992-06-30
Abstract
Abstract An attachment for the tail end of a snow mobile comprising a frame slidable relative to the snow mobile between a collapsed non-use position and a partially extended use position for supporting luggage or baggage, the frame additionally being movable into a fully extended position wherein it may be swung downwardly to function as a jack or stand for supporting the tail end of the snow mobile off of the ground.
Inventors
- 👤 L Sibley
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 13:29
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60R; B60R9/00; B60R9/06; B62; B62H; B62H1/00; B62H1/02; B62H1/04; B62J; B62J7/00; B62M; B62M27/00; B62M27/02; B62M2027/028
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
198 words
In combination with a snow mobile, an attachment comprising, a pair of horizontally disposed slide bars mounted on the snow mobile, a U-shaped frame having a pair of spaced, parallel legs interconnected at one end by a web portion and a strut extending between and slidably mounted on the legs, the legs being telescopically receivable in the slide bars for permitting horizontal sliding movement of the frame between a collapsed position wherein the web portion is disposed closely adjacent the snow mobile and an extended position wherein the web portion is substantially spaced from the snowmobile for supporting baggage thereon, means pivotally mounting the frame relative to the slide bars for downward swinging movement of the frame from the horizontal extended position to a vertical position for supporting the tail end of the snow mobile in an elevated position off of the ground comprising a hinge member fixed to each slide bar and pivoted to each leg of the frame, and releasable locking means for locking the frame relative to the slide bars and hinge members comprising a spring-loaded detent on each leg of the frame selectively receivable in spaced openings in the hinge members and slide bars.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
198 words
In combination with a snow mobile, an attachment comprising, a pair of horizontally disposed slide bars mounted on the snow mobile, a U-shaped frame having a pair of spaced, parallel legs interconnected at one end by a web portion and a strut extending between and slidably mounted on the legs, the legs being telescopically receivable in the slide bars for permitting horizontal sliding movement of the frame between a collapsed position wherein the web portion is disposed closely adjacent the snow mobile and an extended position wherein the web portion is substantially spaced from the snowmobile for supporting baggage thereon, means pivotally mounting the frame relative to the slide bars for downward swinging movement of the frame from the horizontal extended position to a vertical position for supporting the tail end of the snow mobile in an elevated position off of the ground comprising a hinge member fixed to each slide bar and pivoted to each leg of the frame, and releasable locking means for locking the frame relative to the slide bars and hinge members comprising a spring-loaded detent on each leg of the frame selectively receivable in spaced openings in the hinge members and slide bars.
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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) | 1977-01-14 | 1977-07-16 | 1978-01-15 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-01-14 | 1981-07-16 | 1982-01-15 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-01-14 | 1985-07-16 | 1986-01-15 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |