US3858734A
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Vehicle towing device
Assignee: Ernest Holmes Co
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Filing: 1973-01-22
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Granted: 1975-01-07
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Expires: 1993-01-22
Abstract
Abstract A hitch for quickly and securely lifting and towing one end of a vehicle which includes a transverse tow bar pivotally connected to the truck, longitudinal supporting members connected to the tow bar, hooks sliding relative to the longitudinal members, the hooks and longitudinal members supporting each other, and one or more beams or blocks carried by the longitudinal members and supporting the towed vehicle, the beams or blocks being adjustable longitudinally and transversely on the longitudinal members.
Inventors
- 👤 Gerald E Holmes
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 09:40
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60P; B60P3/00; B60P3/12; B60P3/125; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S294/00; Y10S294/904
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 3
Claim 1
Independent Claim
133 words
A hitch for lifting and towing one end of a vehicle comprising a transverse tow bar supported by a towing truck; a pair of rigid elongated hooks adapted to hook around suspension members of the vehicle and a pair of spaced rigid longitudinal supporting members of rectangular and tubular shape having a top and sides, said hooks telescoping within said longitudinal members and rigidly supporting each other, the longitudinal members being attached to the transverse bar; the longitudinal members having spurs adjacent one end extending perpendicularly upward to cooperate with the hooks in holding firmly suspension members of the vehicle; and at least one transverse support member attached by a slidable fitting to the sides and top of each longitudinal member whereby the longitudinal members and the transverse support member are relatively adjustable.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
133 words
A hitch for lifting and towing one end of a vehicle comprising a transverse tow bar supported by a towing truck; a pair of rigid elongated hooks adapted to hook around suspension members of the vehicle and a pair of spaced rigid longitudinal supporting members of rectangular and tubular shape having a top and sides, said hooks telescoping within said longitudinal members and rigidly supporting each other, the longitudinal members being attached to the transverse bar; the longitudinal members having spurs adjacent one end extending perpendicularly upward to cooperate with the hooks in holding firmly suspension members of the vehicle; and at least one transverse support member attached by a slidable fitting to the sides and top of each longitudinal member whereby the longitudinal members and the transverse support member are relatively adjustable.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
25 words
The hitch according to Claim 1 in which the transverse Support member includes two support blocks which are slidable independently on the transverse support member.
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) | 1978-01-06 | 1978-07-08 | 1979-01-07 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-01-06 | 1982-07-08 | 1983-01-07 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-01-06 | 1986-07-08 | 1987-01-07 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |