US3876229A
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Fender structure for vehicle wheels
Assignee: BOBKO Inc
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Filing: 1973-12-10
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Granted: 1975-04-08
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Expires: 1993-12-10
Abstract
Abstract A fender structure for single or tandem vehicle wheels, in which a pivoted section yields when contacted by the wheel. The fender structure for tandem wheels includes a forward and rearward fender section pivoted to one another and to a supporting bracket at their adjacent ends on a perpendicular line between the wheels arranged in tandem, to permit the outer ends of the sections to pivot upwardly in response to the force of the wheels as the tandem wheels oscillate over bumps and through depressions in the road. Brackets, preferably disposed at the outer ends of the fender sections, support the sections, normally in spaced relation to the wheels, and resilient means urge the sections into engagement with the respective brackets. In the single wheel installation, only one pivoted section is used.
Inventors
- 👤 Robert Kohn
- 👤 Kenneth L Hanke
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 00:28
CPC Classifications
B; B62; B62D; B62D25/00; B62D25/08; B62D25/16; B62D25/168
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 13
Claim 1
Independent Claim
76 words
A fender structure for a vehicle wheel comprising a fender section adapted to be mounted above the wheel, a support means for one end of said fender section, hinge means connected to one end of said section and to said support means to permit the opposite end of said section to be raised by engagement of the wheel, and a means for releaseably positioning the other end of said section in spaced relation to said wheel.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
76 words
A fender structure for a vehicle wheel comprising a fender section adapted to be mounted above the wheel, a support means for one end of said fender section, hinge means connected to one end of said section and to said support means to permit the opposite end of said section to be raised by engagement of the wheel, and a means for releaseably positioning the other end of said section in spaced relation to said wheel.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
30 words
A fender structure for a vehicle wheel as defined in claim 1 in which spring means is connected to said section to urge said section downwardly to said positioning means.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
92 words
A fender structure for tandem vehicle wheels, comprising a forward fender section and a rearward fender section adapted to be mounted above the forward and rear tandem wheels, a support means for the adjacent ends of said fender sections, hinge means connected to the adjacent ends of each of said sections and to said support means to permit the opposite ends of said forward and rear sections to be raised by engagement of the respective tandem wheel, and a means for normally positioning said sections in spaced relation to said tandem wheels.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
92 words
A fender structure for tandem vehicle wheels, comprising a forward fender section and a rearward fender section adapted to be mounted above the forward and rear tandem wheels, a support means for the adjacent ends of said fender sections, hinge means connected to the adjacent ends of each of said sections and to said support means to permit the opposite ends of said forward and rear sections to be raised by engagement of the respective tandem wheel, and a means for normally positioning said sections in spaced relation to said tandem wheels.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
38 words
A fender structure for tandem vehicle wheels as defined in claim 3 in which said means for positioning said opposite ends consists of brackets disposed at said opposite ends and secured to a supporting structure on the vehicle.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
34 words
A fender structure for tandem vehicle wheels as defined in claim 4 in which spring means are connected to said sections for seating the ends of said sections opposite the hinges on said brackets.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
37 words
A fender structure for tandem vehicle wheels as defined in claim 5 in which said hinge means consists of a flexible member connected to the adjacent edges of said fender sections and secured to said support means.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
59 words
A fender structure for tandem vehicle wheels as defined in claim 3 in which the means for normally positioning said opposite ends in spaced relation to said tandem wheels consists of brackets disposed at said opposite ends and said hinge means consists of a flexible member connected to the adjacent ends of said sections and to said support means.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
33 words
A fender structure for tandem vehicle wheels as defined in claim 3 in which said support means includes a fixture for rigidly attaching said support means to a supporting structure on the vehicle.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
37 words
A fender structure for tandem vehicle wheels as defined in claim 3 in which said hinge means consists of a flexible member connected to the adjacent edges of said fender sections and secured to said support means.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
24 words
A fender structure for tandem vehicle wheels as defined in claim 3 in which said front and rear sections are constructed of fiberglass material.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
25 words
A fender structure for tandem vehicle wheels as defined in claim 3 in which said front and rear sections are constructed of sheet metal material.
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) | 1978-04-07 | 1978-10-07 | 1979-04-08 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-04-07 | 1982-10-07 | 1983-04-08 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-04-07 | 1986-10-07 | 1987-04-08 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |