US3843981A
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Tool
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1972-08-28
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Granted: 1974-10-29
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Expires: 1992-08-28
Abstract
Abstract A tool for use by truck operators includes an elongated member rigid throughout its length terminating at its rear end portion in a handle and terminating at its front end portion in a socket having a recess therein adapted to receive a load binder handle. A hook extends from the socket and is adapted to engage a fifthwheel release mechanism handle. In use, the tool may serve as an extension of a load binder handle for facilitating the locking and release of a load binder for a vehicle, and it may also be used to conveniently engage with the hook thereon a fifth-wheel release mechanism handle which is normally not located in an accessible area of a trailer. The tool also serves the purpose of checking the tire pressure of the vehicle by enabling the operator to strike the tires with the socket end of the tool, whereby the operator can by observing the sound of the tool against the tire determine whether or not the tires are under inflated in a quick and easy manner.
Inventors
- 👤 R Verest
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 08:51
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60P; B60P7/00; B60P7/06; B60P7/08; B60P7/0823; B60P7/0853; B25; B25B; B25B25/00; B25B33/00; B25F; B25F1/00; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T74/00; Y10T74/20; Y10T74/20576; Y10T74/20732; Y10T74/20738
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
180 words
A tool for use on tractor-trailer trucks employing a load binder having a release handle and employing a fifth-wheel coupler having a release handle, comprising: an elongated member rigid throughout its length terminating at its rear end portion in a handle and terminating at its front end portion in a socket having a recess therein for receiving the load binder handle, the socket being defined by a solid tubular member; and a hook fixedly mounted on and extending from said front end portion and adapted to engage the fifth-wheel release mechanism handle for moving it to actuate the mechanism, said hook having a base portion connected to said front end portion and having a hook-like portion including a radially-extending upstanding shank portion extending from said base portion, a reverselybent smoothly curved portion extending backwardly therefrom and terminating in an inclined portion sloping from the outermost portion of said hook toward said base portion, the distal end portion of said inclined portion being blunt in shape and being spaced by a substantial distance from said outermost portion toward said base portion.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
180 words
A tool for use on tractor-trailer trucks employing a load binder having a release handle and employing a fifth-wheel coupler having a release handle, comprising: an elongated member rigid throughout its length terminating at its rear end portion in a handle and terminating at its front end portion in a socket having a recess therein for receiving the load binder handle, the socket being defined by a solid tubular member; and a hook fixedly mounted on and extending from said front end portion and adapted to engage the fifth-wheel release mechanism handle for moving it to actuate the mechanism, said hook having a base portion connected to said front end portion and having a hook-like portion including a radially-extending upstanding shank portion extending from said base portion, a reverselybent smoothly curved portion extending backwardly therefrom and terminating in an inclined portion sloping from the outermost portion of said hook toward said base portion, the distal end portion of said inclined portion being blunt in shape and being spaced by a substantial distance from said outermost portion toward said base portion.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
30 words
A tool according to claim 1 wherein said socket has at least one flat external face to serve as a base when the tool is resting on a flat surface.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
17 words
A tool according to claim 2, wherein said socket and said recess are square in cross section.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
19 words
A tool according to claim 2, wherein said hook is mounted on said socket opposite said flat face thereof.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
33 words
A tool according to claim 4, wherein said handle portion of the tool is composed of wood and said socket is composed of metal, said socket being fixedly secured to said tool handle.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
23 words
A tool according to claim 5, further including a non-slip cork sleeve surrounding said tool handle, said tool handle terminating in a knob.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
33 words
A tool according to claim 2, wherein said tool includes a shank portion extending between said socket and said handle, said shank portion being tapered outwardly gradually from said handle to said socket.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
35 words
A tool according to claim 1, wherein said distal end portion is spaced from said base portion by at least one-fourth of the distance between said outermost portion of said hook and said base portion.
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) | 1977-10-28 | 1978-04-29 | 1978-10-29 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-10-28 | 1982-04-29 | 1982-10-29 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-10-28 | 1986-04-29 | 1986-10-29 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |