US3797850A
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Axled vehicle support frame assembly
Assignee: STOUTCO Inc
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Filing: 1972-06-12
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Granted: 1974-03-19
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Expires: 1992-06-12
Abstract
Abstract An axled vehicle support frame assembly which includes two parallel longitudinal frame members, each having front and rear end portions tapering from a middle portion of maximum depth. Each longitudinal frame member has its front end joined to a divergent frame member which constitutes a part of a trailer tongue. The frame assembly includes side rails which are spaced laterally outwardly from the longitudinal frame members and which are connected to the frame members. The side rails are positioned at or above the lower periphery of the longitudinal frame members and do not extend below such frame members.
Inventors
- 👤 R Stout
- 👤 M Brunk
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 07:51
CPC Classifications
B; B62; B62D; B62D63/00; B62D63/06; B62D63/08
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
188 words
An axled vehicle support frame assembly comprising two parallel longitudinal frame members each having opposite end portions tapered from a middle portion of maximum depth to front and rear ends of a minimum depth, a trailer tongue including two forwardly convergent frame members each having front and rear ends, a pair of spaced side rails, each longitudinal frame member having its front end joined to a tongue frame member Between the ends of the tongue frame member, said side rails spaced laterally outwardly from and on opposite sides of said longitudinal frame members, said side rails being positioned not lower than the lower periphery of said longitudinal frame members, the rear end of each tongue frame member being connected to a said side rail, a transverse rail member extending across both said tongue frame members, said transverse rail member positioned spacedly forwardly of the front ends of said longitudinal frame members and being connected to said tongue frame members, each side rail having a forward end extending forwardly of the rear end of said tongue frame members and being connected to one end of said transverse rail member.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
188 words
An axled vehicle support frame assembly comprising two parallel longitudinal frame members each having opposite end portions tapered from a middle portion of maximum depth to front and rear ends of a minimum depth, a trailer tongue including two forwardly convergent frame members each having front and rear ends, a pair of spaced side rails, each longitudinal frame member having its front end joined to a tongue frame member Between the ends of the tongue frame member, said side rails spaced laterally outwardly from and on opposite sides of said longitudinal frame members, said side rails being positioned not lower than the lower periphery of said longitudinal frame members, the rear end of each tongue frame member being connected to a said side rail, a transverse rail member extending across both said tongue frame members, said transverse rail member positioned spacedly forwardly of the front ends of said longitudinal frame members and being connected to said tongue frame members, each side rail having a forward end extending forwardly of the rear end of said tongue frame members and being connected to one end of said transverse rail member.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
117 words
The frame assembly of claim 1 including a second pair of spaced side rails, a wheel and axle assembly means including a pair of wheels supporting said longitudinal frame members, each wheel positioned outwardly of a said longitudinal frame member at said middle portion of the longitudinal frame member, each first mentioned pair of side rails having a rear end terminating adjacently forwardly of a said wheel, said second pair of side rails being spaced laterally outwardly from and on opposite sides of said longitudinal frame members, each side rail of said second pair of side rails being connected to a said longitudinal frame member and having a front end terminating adjacently rearwardly of a said wheel.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
60 words
The frame assembly of claim 1 and a coupler means for connecting said frame assembly to a vehicle, said coupler means carried at the forward ends of said tongue frame members and having a socket part located above the upper edge of said tongue frame members, said tongue frame members lying in substantially the same plane as said side rails.
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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) | 1977-03-18 | 1977-09-17 | 1978-03-19 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-03-18 | 1981-09-17 | 1982-03-19 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-03-18 | 1985-09-17 | 1986-03-19 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |