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US3869075A
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Spare tire carrier, rear bumper and trailer hitch assembly for trucks
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1973-06-25
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Granted: 1975-03-04
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Expires: 1993-06-25
Abstract
Abstract An enclosed boxing is secured to a bumper and lies under the rear of a truck. A hinged door in the bumper provides access to the boxing which holds the spare wheel and tire. When the door is opened, springs secured to a semi-circular strap surrounding the tire, ejects the tire slightly to facilitate removal from the boxing. A hitch assembly is secured to the hinged door.
Inventors
- 👤 Herbert G Kissner
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-07 11:27
CPC Classifications
B; B62; B62D; B62D43/00; B62D43/02; B62D43/04
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
117 words
A device for attachment to the rear of a truck underneath the frame thereof comprising in combination an enclosed boxing adapted to receive a spare wheel and tire assembly, means to support said boxing to the underside of said truck, an access door in the front of said boxing, and means in said boxing to partially eject the associated wheel and tire assembly when said access door is opened, said means including a curved band extending around the rear perimeter of the associated tire, and tension spring means extending between the ends of said band and an anchor point adjacent each side of the open side of said boxing, normally biassing said band towards said open side.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
117 words
A device for attachment to the rear of a truck underneath the frame thereof comprising in combination an enclosed boxing adapted to receive a spare wheel and tire assembly, means to support said boxing to the underside of said truck, an access door in the front of said boxing, and means in said boxing to partially eject the associated wheel and tire assembly when said access door is opened, said means including a curved band extending around the rear perimeter of the associated tire, and tension spring means extending between the ends of said band and an anchor point adjacent each side of the open side of said boxing, normally biassing said band towards said open side.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
38 words
The device according to claim 1 which includes anti-rattle means on said door and said band holding said wheel and tire assembly firmly in position and against the pressure of said spring means when said door is closed.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
31 words
The device according to claim 1 which includes a bumper assembly for said truck, said boxing being secured to said bumper assembly, said access door forming part of said bumper assembly.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
31 words
The device according to claim 2 which includes a bumper assembly for said truck, said boxing being secured to said bumper assembly, said access door forming part of said bumper assembly.
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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) | 1978-03-03 | 1978-09-02 | 1979-03-04 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-03-03 | 1982-09-02 | 1983-03-04 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-03-03 | 1986-09-02 | 1987-03-04 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |