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Vehicle stabilizing device
Assignee: MARKSILL SPECIALTIES Inc
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Filing: 1972-12-29
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Granted: 1975-04-22
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Expires: 1992-12-29
Abstract
Abstract The vehicle stabilizing device in which two elongated upper and lower members in telescopic relation are extended by a first lever to an infinite number of positions and are releasably held in the adjusted position by a second lever. The upper end of the upper elongated member is adapted to be attached to the under side of the camper, trailer or similar vehicle, such as a camper or trailer, by a fixture pivotally supporting the elongated members in vertical and horizontal positions, and a latch retains the members in either of the two positions.
Inventors
- 👤 Mark N Sill
- 👤 Delton F Miller
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 17:50
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60S; B60S9/00; B60S9/02
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
177 words
A vehicle stabilizing device comprising upper and lower elongated members in telescopic relation to one another, a mechanism for extending said members in relation to one another to support a part of the vehicle, said mechanism including a body connected to one of said elongated members, a pair of levers pivoted to one end to said body and having a means defining a hole for receiving the other of said elongated members, the means defining said holes in said levers being offset angularly from the longitudinal plane of the respective lever, spring means for retaining one of said levers in releasable engagement with the other of said elongated members, a third lever for operating the other of said levers to extend said members axially relative to one another, a means for pivotally attaching an end of one of said elongated members to the vehicle near the lower part thereof for movement from a substantially vertical position to an angular position therefrom, and a means on said last mentioned means for retaining said members in said angular position.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
177 words
A vehicle stabilizing device comprising upper and lower elongated members in telescopic relation to one another, a mechanism for extending said members in relation to one another to support a part of the vehicle, said mechanism including a body connected to one of said elongated members, a pair of levers pivoted to one end to said body and having a means defining a hole for receiving the other of said elongated members, the means defining said holes in said levers being offset angularly from the longitudinal plane of the respective lever, spring means for retaining one of said levers in releasable engagement with the other of said elongated members, a third lever for operating the other of said levers to extend said members axially relative to one another, a means for pivotally attaching an end of one of said elongated members to the vehicle near the lower part thereof for movement from a substantially vertical position to an angular position therefrom, and a means on said last mentioned means for retaining said members in said angular position.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
177 words
A vehicle stabilizing device comprising upper and lower elongated members in telescopic relation to one another, a mechanism for extending said members in relation to one another to support a part of the vehicle, said mechanism including a body connected to one of said elongated members, a pair of levers pivoted to one end to said body and having a means defining a hole for receiving the other of said elongated members, the means defining said holes in said levers being offset angularly from the longitudinal plane of the respective lever, spring means for retaining one of said levers in releasable engagement with the other of said elongated members, a third lever for operating the other of said levers to extend said members axially relative to one another, a means for pivotally attaching an end of one of said elongated members to the vehicle near the lower part thereof for movement from a substantially vertical position to an angular position therefrom, and a means on said last mentioned means for retaining said members in said angular position.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
177 words
A vehicle stabilizing device comprising upper and lower elongated members in telescopic relation to one another, a mechanism for extending said members in relation to one another to support a part of the vehicle, said mechanism including a body connected to one of said elongated members, a pair of levers pivoted to one end to said body and having a means defining a hole for receiving the other of said elongated members, the means defining said holes in said levers being offset angularly from the longitudinal plane of the respective lever, spring means for retaining one of said levers in releasable engagement with the other of said elongated members, a third lever for operating the other of said levers to extend said members axially relative to one another, a means for pivotally attaching an end of one of said elongated members to the vehicle near the lower part thereof for movement from a substantially vertical position to an angular position therefrom, and a means on said last mentioned means for retaining said members in said angular position.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
33 words
A vehicle stabilizing device as defined in claim 1 in which said upper elongated member is hollow and said lower elongated member is a shaft and moves telescopically inside said upper elongated member.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
20 words
A vehicle stabilizing device as defined in claim 2 in which said mechanism is attached to said upper elongated member.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
43 words
A vehicle stabilizing device as defined in claim 1 in which said third lever has a pedal means on the free end thereof to permit the operator to move the lever with his foot to extend the two members relative to one another.
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) | 1978-04-21 | 1978-10-21 | 1979-04-22 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-04-21 | 1982-10-21 | 1983-04-22 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-04-21 | 1986-10-21 | 1987-04-22 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |