US3869991A
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Stowage of vehicles
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1973-06-20
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Granted: 1975-03-11
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Expires: 1993-06-20
Abstract
Abstract The invention relates to a vehicle support frame for supporting a vehicle in a container at an angle to the horizontal. The frame comprises a pair of spaced foot members each having a holding leg extending therefrom, a beam spanning the holding legs on which is provided a pair of cradles for receiving one pair of vehicle wheels. A further beam adjacent the container floor spans the foot members of the next in line vehicle support frame and is also provided with a pair of cradles for receiving a second pair of vehicle wheels.
Inventors
- 👤 Christopher Thomas Robinson
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 15:52
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D85/00; B65D85/68; B60; B60P; B60P3/00; B60P3/06; B60P3/07; B65D2585/00; B65D2585/68; B65D2585/6802; B65D2585/686; B65D2585/6867
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
139 words
A frame for supporting a vehicle at an angle inclined to the horizontal, the frame comprising a pair of spaced foot members, a holding leg extending perpendicularly from each foot member, a beam adapted to be releasably attached at each of its ends to the free end of a holding leg, at least two vehicle wheel cradles attached to the said beam at spaced locations thereon, each cradle extending from said beam, and flexible belt means attached to each of said cradles on which a vehicle wheel can be held with its axis parallel to the longitudinal axis of said beam, each of said wheel cradles being adapted to cooperate with a jack whereBy a vehicle wheel can be supported on said jack and does not come into contact with its wheel cradle until lifting of said jack commences.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
139 words
A frame for supporting a vehicle at an angle inclined to the horizontal, the frame comprising a pair of spaced foot members, a holding leg extending perpendicularly from each foot member, a beam adapted to be releasably attached at each of its ends to the free end of a holding leg, at least two vehicle wheel cradles attached to the said beam at spaced locations thereon, each cradle extending from said beam, and flexible belt means attached to each of said cradles on which a vehicle wheel can be held with its axis parallel to the longitudinal axis of said beam, each of said wheel cradles being adapted to cooperate with a jack whereBy a vehicle wheel can be supported on said jack and does not come into contact with its wheel cradle until lifting of said jack commences.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
139 words
A frame for supporting a vehicle at an angle inclined to the horizontal, the frame comprising a pair of spaced foot members, a holding leg extending perpendicularly from each foot member, a beam adapted to be releasably attached at each of its ends to the free end of a holding leg, at least two vehicle wheel cradles attached to the said beam at spaced locations thereon, each cradle extending from said beam, and flexible belt means attached to each of said cradles on which a vehicle wheel can be held with its axis parallel to the longitudinal axis of said beam, each of said wheel cradles being adapted to cooperate with a jack whereBy a vehicle wheel can be supported on said jack and does not come into contact with its wheel cradle until lifting of said jack commences.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
139 words
A frame for supporting a vehicle at an angle inclined to the horizontal, the frame comprising a pair of spaced foot members, a holding leg extending perpendicularly from each foot member, a beam adapted to be releasably attached at each of its ends to the free end of a holding leg, at least two vehicle wheel cradles attached to the said beam at spaced locations thereon, each cradle extending from said beam, and flexible belt means attached to each of said cradles on which a vehicle wheel can be held with its axis parallel to the longitudinal axis of said beam, each of said wheel cradles being adapted to cooperate with a jack whereBy a vehicle wheel can be supported on said jack and does not come into contact with its wheel cradle until lifting of said jack commences.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
53 words
A frame as claimed in claim 1 further comprising a second beam which spans said foot members and is releasably attached at its ends thereto, said second beam extending parallel to and spaced from the first-mentioned beam, and also having vehicle wheel cradles each to receive a wheel of a next succeeding vehicle.
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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) | 1978-03-10 | 1978-09-09 | 1979-03-11 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-03-10 | 1982-09-09 | 1983-03-11 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-03-10 | 1986-09-09 | 1987-03-11 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |