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Stake post arrangement for trailer
Assignee: Pullman Inc
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Filing: 1973-09-20
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Granted: 1975-03-18
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Expires: 1993-09-20
Abstract
Abstract In a trailer or truck of the convertible type from a flat deck to side wall and tarpaulin roof construction, a plurality of side stake posts, each post having an inner post member and an outer post member vertically slidably received in the inner post member in dovetailing fashion to define with the inner post member panel groove defining walls for receiving vertically extending wall panels to form the sides of the trailer, each inner post member and each outer post member further together forming a tarpaulin stake receiving pocket.
Inventors
- 👤 John J Glassmeyer
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 15:33
CPC Classifications
B; B62; B62D; B62D33/00; B62D33/02; B62D33/0207
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 10
Claim 1
Independent Claim
369 words
In a highway vehicle of the convertible type from flat deck to side wall and tarpaulin roof, a stake post arrangement comprising a plurality of side stake posts, each post having an inner post member and an outer post member vertically slidably received in the inner post member in dovetailing fashion to define with the inner post member, panel groove defining walls for receiving vertically extending wall panels to form the sides of the trailer, each inner post member and each outer post member further together forming a tarpaulin stake receiving pocket, said inner post member being generally hatshaped and having a pair of brim flanges spaced apart from one another and directed outwardly from one another in a longitudinal direction, said flanges each having its outer longitudinal surface adapted to engage a longitudinally extending panel, each flange having an outwardly directed transverse panel portion spaced apart from one anotheR and each extending outward from a respective brim flange and adapted to receive between each said transverse portion a transversely extending panel, each transverse panel portion having a seat portion for limiting outward movement of said associated transversely extending wall panel, said seat portion having an outer transversely extending flange portion provided with a tarpaulin stake engaging portion and a dovetailing receiving portion, said outer post member being generally rectangular in shape and having an inner longitudinal portion having inwardly facing panel engaging longitudinal portions defining an opening for extending therethrough the transverse portions of the inner post, said panel engaging longitudinal portions being cooperative with the longitudinal surfaces of the brim flanges of the inner post member forming said groove defining walls, said inner longitudinal portions of said outer post member further having a pair of dovetailing end portions on each side of said opening slidably receivable in the dovetailing receiving portions of said inner post member, said outer post member further having a pair of laterally extending portions connecting with said inner longitudinal portion and having an outer longitudinal portion connecting with said laterally extending portions, said outer longitudinal portion being provided with a tarpaulin stake engaging portion for complementally forming with the tarpaulin stake engaging portions of the inner post member said tarpaulin stake receiving pocket.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
369 words
In a highway vehicle of the convertible type from flat deck to side wall and tarpaulin roof, a stake post arrangement comprising a plurality of side stake posts, each post having an inner post member and an outer post member vertically slidably received in the inner post member in dovetailing fashion to define with the inner post member, panel groove defining walls for receiving vertically extending wall panels to form the sides of the trailer, each inner post member and each outer post member further together forming a tarpaulin stake receiving pocket, said inner post member being generally hatshaped and having a pair of brim flanges spaced apart from one another and directed outwardly from one another in a longitudinal direction, said flanges each having its outer longitudinal surface adapted to engage a longitudinally extending panel, each flange having an outwardly directed transverse panel portion spaced apart from one anotheR and each extending outward from a respective brim flange and adapted to receive between each said transverse portion a transversely extending panel, each transverse panel portion having a seat portion for limiting outward movement of said associated transversely extending wall panel, said seat portion having an outer transversely extending flange portion provided with a tarpaulin stake engaging portion and a dovetailing receiving portion, said outer post member being generally rectangular in shape and having an inner longitudinal portion having inwardly facing panel engaging longitudinal portions defining an opening for extending therethrough the transverse portions of the inner post, said panel engaging longitudinal portions being cooperative with the longitudinal surfaces of the brim flanges of the inner post member forming said groove defining walls, said inner longitudinal portions of said outer post member further having a pair of dovetailing end portions on each side of said opening slidably receivable in the dovetailing receiving portions of said inner post member, said outer post member further having a pair of laterally extending portions connecting with said inner longitudinal portion and having an outer longitudinal portion connecting with said laterally extending portions, said outer longitudinal portion being provided with a tarpaulin stake engaging portion for complementally forming with the tarpaulin stake engaging portions of the inner post member said tarpaulin stake receiving pocket.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
59 words
The invention according to claim 1, and at least one side post being located at the rear end corner of the trailer and having no panel extending longitudinally sidewise outward therefrom and a tailgate panel extending transversely therefrom, said corner side post having its inner post member including a recess portion receiving one end of said transverse tailgate panel.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
24 words
The invention according to claim 1, and an outer post member spaced between two stake posts for supporting a wall panel between its ends.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
33 words
The invention according to claim 1, and the tarpaulin stake engaging portions of the inner and outer post members being generally arcuate in shape to accommodate a generally annularly curved shaped tarpaulin stake.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
55 words
The invention according to claim 4, and each tarpaulin stake engaging portions of the inner and outer posts being tubular sections, the tubular section of the outer post member being spaced from the tubular sections of the inner post member and being recessed with respect to the outer longitudinal portion of the outer post member.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
184 words
The invention according to claim 1, and said inner post member having a pair of longitudinal flanges spaced apart from one another and directed outwardly from one another in a longitudinal direction, said flanges each adapted to engage a longitudinally extending panel, each flange having an outwardly directed transverse portion spaced apart from one another and adapted to receive between each said transverse portion a transversely extending panel, said inner post member having a pair of spaced outer transversely extending flange portions each provided with a tarpaulin stake engaging portion and a dovetailing receiving portion, said outer post member having an inner longitudinal portion being cooperative with the flanges of the inner post member forming said groove defining walls, said inner longitudinal portion of said outer post member further having a pair of dovetailing end portions slidably receivable in the dovetailing receiving portions of said inner post member, said outer post member having an outer longitudinal portion being provided with a tarpaulin stake engaging portion for complementally forming with the tarpaulin stake engaging portions of the inner post member said tarpaulin stake receiving pocket.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
262 words
In a highway vehicle of the convertible type from flat deck to side wall and tarpAulin roof, a stake post arrangement comprising a plurality of side stake posts mounted in upright position on the sides of the vehicle and extending up from the flat deck, each post having an inner post member and an outer post member vertically slidably received in the inner post member in dovetailing fashion to define, with the inner post member, panel groove defining walls, said panel groove defining walls adapted to receive said wall panels therein to form the sides of the vehicle, each inner post member and each outer post member further together forming a tarpaulin stake receiving pocket, said tarpaulin stake receiving pockets each adapted to receive therein a tarpaulin stake, said inner post member having longitudinal flanges engaging said side panels of each side of the vehicle, said inner post member having a pair of spaced outwardly transversely extending flange portions each provided with a tarpaulin stake engaging portion and a dovetailing receiving portion, said outer post member having an inner longitudinal portion being cooperative with the flanges of the inner post member forming said groove defining walls, said inner longitudinal portions of said outer post member further having a pair of dovetailing end portions slidably receivable in the dovetailing receiving portions of the inner post member, said outer post member having an outer longitudinal portion being centrally provided with a tarpaulin stake engaging portion for complementally forming with the tarpaulin stake engaging portions of the inner post member said tarpaulin stake receiving pocket.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
262 words
In a highway vehicle of the convertible type from flat deck to side wall and tarpAulin roof, a stake post arrangement comprising a plurality of side stake posts mounted in upright position on the sides of the vehicle and extending up from the flat deck, each post having an inner post member and an outer post member vertically slidably received in the inner post member in dovetailing fashion to define, with the inner post member, panel groove defining walls, said panel groove defining walls adapted to receive said wall panels therein to form the sides of the vehicle, each inner post member and each outer post member further together forming a tarpaulin stake receiving pocket, said tarpaulin stake receiving pockets each adapted to receive therein a tarpaulin stake, said inner post member having longitudinal flanges engaging said side panels of each side of the vehicle, said inner post member having a pair of spaced outwardly transversely extending flange portions each provided with a tarpaulin stake engaging portion and a dovetailing receiving portion, said outer post member having an inner longitudinal portion being cooperative with the flanges of the inner post member forming said groove defining walls, said inner longitudinal portions of said outer post member further having a pair of dovetailing end portions slidably receivable in the dovetailing receiving portions of the inner post member, said outer post member having an outer longitudinal portion being centrally provided with a tarpaulin stake engaging portion for complementally forming with the tarpaulin stake engaging portions of the inner post member said tarpaulin stake receiving pocket.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
58 words
The invention according to claim 7, and said highway vehicle having a transversely extending panel couplable with a pair of laterally aligned posts on opposite sides of the vehicle, each pair of spaced outwardly transversely extending flange portions of each inner post member each receiving in sandwich-like manner a respective lateral end portion of said transversely extending panel.
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) | 1978-03-17 | 1978-09-16 | 1979-03-18 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-03-17 | 1982-09-16 | 1983-03-18 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-03-17 | 1986-09-16 | 1987-03-18 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |