US3854514A
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Tire chain carriers
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1972-11-16
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Granted: 1974-12-17
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Expires: 1992-11-16
Abstract
Abstract Disclosed are chain carriers for motor vehicles. One carrier comprises at least a hook member positioned against the convex wall of a Bud-type wheel and a strap engaging member positioned against the concave wall. The two members are joined together by means of bolts passing through a hand hole of the wheel. A plurality of such carriers are positioned so that the wheel is in balance. A second carrier comprises a hook member on the top or upper surface of a spacer rim and a strap engaging member is on the bottom or lower surface. The two members are secured to the rim and the strap engaging member extends between the spokes of a spoke-type dual wheel assembly. A plurality of such carriers are spaced about the rim so that the wheel is in balance.
Inventors
- 👤 R Edwards
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 14:06
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60C; B60C27/00; B60C27/02; B60C27/0261; B60C27/0269; B60C27/0276
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 14
Claim 1
Independent Claim
126 words
A snow chain carrier for a vehicle wheel, the vehicle wheel being of the type having a bowl-shaped body portion, the bowl having hand holes spaced at regular intervals thereabout, said chain carrier comprising: a. hook engaging means adapted for: extending across at least a portion of one of the hand holes on one side of the bowl, and engaging the hook end of a snow chain; b. strap engaging means adapted for: extending across at least a portion of the hand hold on the opposed side of the bowl, and engaging the strap end of snow chains; and c. securing means adapted for: extending through the hand hole, and rigidly securing said hook engaging means and strap engaging means to opposed sides of the bowl.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
126 words
A snow chain carrier for a vehicle wheel, the vehicle wheel being of the type having a bowl-shaped body portion, the bowl having hand holes spaced at regular intervals thereabout, said chain carrier comprising: a. hook engaging means adapted for: extending across at least a portion of one of the hand holes on one side of the bowl, and engaging the hook end of a snow chain; b. strap engaging means adapted for: extending across at least a portion of the hand hold on the opposed side of the bowl, and engaging the strap end of snow chains; and c. securing means adapted for: extending through the hand hole, and rigidly securing said hook engaging means and strap engaging means to opposed sides of the bowl.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
41 words
A snow chain carrier as recited in claim 1 wherein said hook engaging means is adapted for substantially conforming to the convex wall of the bowl and said strap engaging means is adapted to abut the concave wall of the bowl.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
36 words
A snow chain carrier as recited in claim 2 wherein said hook engaging means comprises at least a substantially L-shaped member one leg of which is adapted to engage the hook end of the snow chains.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
44 words
A snow chain carrier as recited in claim 3 wherein said strap engaging means comprises an L-shaped member the longer leg of which abuts the concave wall of the bowl, the shorter leg comprises means for engaging the strap end of a snow chain.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
56 words
A snow chain carrier as recited in claim 4 wherein said securing means comprises means for locating said carrier upon the bowl such that upon disposing at least two of said carriers upon the wheel each of said carriers is positionable within the hand hole said securing means passes so that the wheel is in balance.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
72 words
A snow chain carrier as recited in claim 5 wherein said securing means comprises at least two nut and bolt sets, said bolts passing through the hand hole and securing said strap engaging means and said hook engaging means to the wheel, said locating means comprises said strap engaging means and hook engaging means having a plurality of bolt holes so that said carrier is positionable within and about the hand hole.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
132 words
A snow chain carrier as recited in claim 6 wherein: said hook engaging means comprises a support plate and a hook member, said hook member being said L-shaped member with the included angle between the legs being obtuse, one of said legs being disposed against said support plate and the other of said legs terminating in a hook and positionable against the wheel rim, said L-shaped strap engaging means having an includes acute angle, said means for engaging a strap comprising said short leg having a slot therein for receiving a strap, said strap engaging means being oriented such that said long leg abuts said concave bowl wall and said short leg being disposed adjacent said rim and extending downwardly with respect thereto to receive the strap end of a snow chain.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
138 words
A chain carrier for a vehicle wheel, the vehicle wheel being of the type having a spoke body for engaging and supporting an interior tire supporting rim, a spacer rim, and an exterior tire supporting rim, said carrier comprising: a. spacer rim means capable of being supported by the spokes, disposed between the interior and exterior tire, and secured upon the wheel by the exterior tire supporting rim; b. member means for engaging a strap secured to said spacer rim means and adapted for extending from said spacer rim and between the spokEs, abutting the outer tire supporting rim, and having means to engage one end of the snow chains; and c. hook engaging means secured to said spacer rim means between the exterior and interior tires and adapted for engaging the opposed end of the snow chains.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
138 words
A chain carrier for a vehicle wheel, the vehicle wheel being of the type having a spoke body for engaging and supporting an interior tire supporting rim, a spacer rim, and an exterior tire supporting rim, said carrier comprising: a. spacer rim means capable of being supported by the spokes, disposed between the interior and exterior tire, and secured upon the wheel by the exterior tire supporting rim; b. member means for engaging a strap secured to said spacer rim means and adapted for extending from said spacer rim and between the spokEs, abutting the outer tire supporting rim, and having means to engage one end of the snow chains; and c. hook engaging means secured to said spacer rim means between the exterior and interior tires and adapted for engaging the opposed end of the snow chains.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
61 words
A chain carrier as recited in claim 8 wherein said member means comprises an L-shaped arm secured to said spacer rim means and extending parallel to the axis of said spacer rim means, said hook engaging means comprises a U-shaped hook member and a laterally extending mounting arm extending from the free end of one of the legs of said U.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
96 words
A chain carrier as recited in claim 9 wherein said spacer rim means comprises a spacer rim, said L- shaped arm having the long leg secured to the interior wall of said spacer rim and adapted for abuting the exterior tire supporting rim, the short leg of said L-shaped arm extends downwardly from said long leg and within the exterior tire supporting rim, said lateral arm being secured to said spacer rim such that said hook has the opening thereof so disposed such that the snow chain mounted upon the exterior tire cannot pull outwardly thereof.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
58 words
A chain barrier as recited in claim 10 wherein said short leg of said L-shaped member having a slot therein for receiving the strap end of a snow chain and said U-shaped hook being so disposed such that the snow chain applies a force directly to said free end of said U-shaped hook having said laterally extending arm.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
46 words
A chain carrier as recited in claim 11 further comprises a plurality of said arms and said hooks secured to said spacer rim at equal distances about the circumferance thereof, each one of said hooks being secured to one of said arms and said spacer rim.
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) | 1977-12-16 | 1978-06-17 | 1978-12-17 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-12-16 | 1982-06-17 | 1982-12-17 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-12-16 | 1986-06-17 | 1986-12-17 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |