US3845891A
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Side and rear mount tire carrier
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1972-09-22
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Granted: 1974-11-05
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Expires: 1992-09-22
Abstract
Abstract A carrier is described for mounting a tire at the rear or side of a jeep or other vehicle and for selectively changing the mounting from side to rear or vice versa. The carrier operates on a scissors principle, with two sections pivotally folding up on one another for side mounting and the entire assembly pivoting around a corner or the vehicle for rear mounting. The two sections are unfolded and extended for rear mounting, where two specially designed latches hold the assembly in proper position.
Inventors
- 👤 S Becher
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 08:44
CPC Classifications
B; B62; B62D; B62D43/00; B62D43/02; B62D43/002
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
138 words
A carrier for selectively mounting an article on either of two adjacent intersecting body surfaces of a vehicle, comprising: a. an arm having a first section and a second section pivotally connected with respect to each other; b. means for pivotally mounting the end of said first section, remote from said second section, for rotatiOn about a vertical axis at the intersection of said surfaces; c. means for securing said article to said second section; d. first latching means for securing said carrier to the first of said adjacent surfaces; and e. second latching means for securing said carrier to the second of said adjacent surfaces after said carrier has been pivoted about said intersection; f. whereby said carrier is secured to the second surface in a folded position and to the first surface in an extended position.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
138 words
A carrier for selectively mounting an article on either of two adjacent intersecting body surfaces of a vehicle, comprising: a. an arm having a first section and a second section pivotally connected with respect to each other; b. means for pivotally mounting the end of said first section, remote from said second section, for rotatiOn about a vertical axis at the intersection of said surfaces; c. means for securing said article to said second section; d. first latching means for securing said carrier to the first of said adjacent surfaces; and e. second latching means for securing said carrier to the second of said adjacent surfaces after said carrier has been pivoted about said intersection; f. whereby said carrier is secured to the second surface in a folded position and to the first surface in an extended position.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
30 words
The carrier set forth in claim 1, wherein said first section comprises said first latching means, and said first surface is provided with means cooperating with said first latching means.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
27 words
The carrier set forth in claim 2, wherein said first latching means comprises spring-loaded handle means having latching pins mounted thereon for engaging with said cooperating means.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
25 words
The carrier set forth in claim 3, wherein said cooperating means comprises spaced pairs of parallel rods forming grooves therebetween for receiving said latching pins.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
31 words
The carrier set forth in claim 2, further including means for securing said first section to said second section, when the two sections are folded upon each other about said hinge.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
37 words
The carrier set forth in claim 5, wherein said second section comprises a vertical brace and said means for securing comprises third latching means for lockingly engaging said brace, when said sections are folded upon each other.
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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) | 1977-11-04 | 1978-05-06 | 1978-11-05 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-11-04 | 1982-05-06 | 1982-11-05 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-11-04 | 1986-05-06 | 1986-11-05 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |