US3848736A
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Tire bumper kit
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1972-02-22
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Granted: 1974-11-19
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Expires: 1992-02-22
Abstract
Abstract A multiple parts kit comprising a plurality of differently shaped structural elements so formed and dimensioned that they may be assembled together to form a rigid platform for mounting on the forward end of a motor vehicle to carry substantially horizontally thereon a spare wheel and tire; said structural elements consisting of an elongated tubular support member, a collar dimensioned to fit over the tubular member, a U-shaped support bar, a stop member mountable on the tubular member, a hub spacer for carrying a spare wheel and tire, two side braces, and an assortment of nuts, bolts, and washers, all of said elements being packaged in a suitable container.
Inventors
- 👤 C Eshelman
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-26 20:18
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60R; B60R19/00; B60R19/02; B60R19/18; B60R19/20; B62; B62D; B62D43/00; B62D43/02
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
171 words
A multiple parts kit comprising a plurality of differently shaped structural elements so formed and dimensioned that when assembled together they form a rigid platform for mounting on the forward portion of a motor vehicle to carry substantially horizontally thereon a spare wheel and tire; said kit comprising a U-shaped element having means for attaching it to the bumper of a highway vehicle in one of several vertical positions, an elongated element having means at one end for attachment to a cross frame member of the highway vehicle, a collar-like member for encircling said elongated element for connecting it to the Ushaped element, a support member for mounting on the elongated member to carry a tire and wheel, means being provided on the elongated member to accommodate longitudinal movement therealong of the support member, a stop for mounting on the elongated member to limit said longitudinal movement, two rod-like side braces for rigidifying the assembled platform, and an assortment of nuts, bolts and washers for assembling the parts of the kit.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
171 words
A multiple parts kit comprising a plurality of differently shaped structural elements so formed and dimensioned that when assembled together they form a rigid platform for mounting on the forward portion of a motor vehicle to carry substantially horizontally thereon a spare wheel and tire; said kit comprising a U-shaped element having means for attaching it to the bumper of a highway vehicle in one of several vertical positions, an elongated element having means at one end for attachment to a cross frame member of the highway vehicle, a collar-like member for encircling said elongated element for connecting it to the Ushaped element, a support member for mounting on the elongated member to carry a tire and wheel, means being provided on the elongated member to accommodate longitudinal movement therealong of the support member, a stop for mounting on the elongated member to limit said longitudinal movement, two rod-like side braces for rigidifying the assembled platform, and an assortment of nuts, bolts and washers for assembling the parts of the kit.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
51 words
The invention as set forth in claim 1, wherein the means for attaching the U-shaped member to the bumper comprises a series of apertures on the legs of the U, the elongated element is tubular in cross-section and the means for attachment at one end thereof comprises a series of apertures.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
72 words
The invention as set forth in claim 2, wherein the means on the elongated member to provide movement therealong of the wheel support member comprises a slotted aperture, the wheel support member comprises a tube having rigidly attached to each end thereof a flange of larger diameter than said tube, said wheel support member to be mounted in the slotted aperture with a king bolt included with the nuts, bolts and washers.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
66 words
The invention as set forth in claim 3, wherein the side braces are provided at each end with an apertuRe to facilitate their attachment to the other elements and means is provided on the wheel support member for securely mounting a tire and wheel thereon, said means comprising a plurality of fixed lug bolts spaced to match the bolt holes of the wheel to be mounted.
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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) | 1977-11-18 | 1978-05-20 | 1978-11-19 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-11-18 | 1982-05-20 | 1982-11-19 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-11-18 | 1986-05-20 | 1986-11-19 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |