US3840250A
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Grab rail for pickup truck
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1973-05-14
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Granted: 1974-10-08
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Expires: 1993-05-14
Abstract
Abstract A pair of grab rail assemblies are mounted on the quarter panels of a pickup truck. Each assembly includes a rail and three supports for the rail. The top of each quarter panel has three longitudinally spaced sockets formed in it. One rail support is mounted over each socket and is held in place by an anchor inserted into the socket. During installation of the supports the anchors are held in place by molded plastic retainers which also function as mounting pads for the rail supports.
Inventors
- 👤 J Bott
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 19:15
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60P; B60P7/00; B60P7/06; B60P7/08; B60P7/0807; B60P7/0815; F; F16; F16B; F16B2200/00; F16B2200/40; F16B2200/403
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 12
Claim 1
Independent Claim
118 words
A support assembly for use on a vehicle body having an external mounting surface provideD with an opening therein and inwardly facing shoulder means on opposite sides of said opening, said assembly including a support positioned over said opening, an anchor insertable through said opening, an anchor retainer supported on said mounting surface and having a pocket projecting into said opening and operable to support said anchor with its opposite ends disposed adjacent said shoulder means during the installation of said assembly and threaded fastener means extending through said opening and connecting said support to said anchor by threaded tightenable engagement therewith, said anchor retainer having a mounting pad portion positioned between said mounting surface and said support.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
118 words
A support assembly for use on a vehicle body having an external mounting surface provideD with an opening therein and inwardly facing shoulder means on opposite sides of said opening, said assembly including a support positioned over said opening, an anchor insertable through said opening, an anchor retainer supported on said mounting surface and having a pocket projecting into said opening and operable to support said anchor with its opposite ends disposed adjacent said shoulder means during the installation of said assembly and threaded fastener means extending through said opening and connecting said support to said anchor by threaded tightenable engagement therewith, said anchor retainer having a mounting pad portion positioned between said mounting surface and said support.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
36 words
The structure set forth in claim 1 in which said retainer pocket is apertured to permit the opposite ends of said anchor to project beyond the confines of said pocket into alignment with said shoulder means.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
32 words
The structure set forth in claim 1 including a projection on said pocket engageable in said anchor to locate said anchor with respect to said pocket during the installation of said support.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
25 words
The structure set forth in claim 1 including a threaded opening in said anchor and a screw threaded into said opening connected to said support.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
24 words
The structure set forth in claim 1 in which said shoulder means comprises a pair of inturned flanges on opposite sides of said opening.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
13 words
The structure set forth in claim 1 including handle means on said anchor.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
22 words
The structure set forth in claim 1 in which said anchor retainer has an integral mounting pad on which said support rests.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
32 words
The structure set forth in claim 1 including a plurality of locating pins on said support engageable in openings formed in said anchor retainer to align said support with said anchor retainer.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
29 words
The structure set forth in claim 1 including means operable to prevent rotation of said anchor relative to said anchor retainer about an axis perpendicular to said mounting surface.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
148 words
A rail assembly for use on a vehicle body having an external mounting surface provided with an opening therein and inwardly facing shoulder means on opposite sides of said opening, said rail assembly including a rail, a support positioned over said opening and at least partially supporting said rail, an anchor insertable through said opening, a combined anchor retainer and mounting pad supported on said mounting surface and interposed between said support and said mounting surface, said combined anchor retainer and mounting pad having a pocket projecting into said opening and operable to support said anchor in a relatively fixed position during the installation of said assembly with the opposite ends of said anchor in alignment with said shoulder means and a screw connecting said support and said anchor and operable to hold said anchor against said shoulder means and to hold said support against said mounting pad.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
148 words
A rail assembly for use on a vehicle body having an external mounting surface provided with an opening therein and inwardly facing shoulder means on opposite sides of said opening, said rail assembly including a rail, a support positioned over said opening and at least partially supporting said rail, an anchor insertable through said opening, a combined anchor retainer and mounting pad supported on said mounting surface and interposed between said support and said mounting surface, said combined anchor retainer and mounting pad having a pocket projecting into said opening and operable to support said anchor in a relatively fixed position during the installation of said assembly with the opposite ends of said anchor in alignment with said shoulder means and a screw connecting said support and said anchor and operable to hold said anchor against said shoulder means and to hold said support against said mounting pad.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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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) | 1977-10-07 | 1978-04-08 | 1978-10-08 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-10-07 | 1982-04-08 | 1982-10-08 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-10-07 | 1986-04-08 | 1986-10-08 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |