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US3880335A
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Trailer storage container
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1973-06-29
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Granted: 1975-04-29
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Expires: 1993-06-29
Abstract
Abstract A storage container for a trailer such as a boat trailer is provided with two laterally located storage compartments which are spaced to provide a longitudinal channel for receiving the tongue of the trailer. The lateral storage compartments are sized to receive quart oil cans and an upper compartment spanning the two lateral compartments is sized to receive a spare tire for a trailer. The low silhouette of the storage container is such that it easily interfits on the tongue beneath the upturned bow of the boat carried on the trailer. The leading edge of the storage compartment can be rearwardly concave to minimize interference with the towing vehicle.
Inventors
- 👤 Kurt K Winkler
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 16:52
CPC Classifications
B; B62; B62D; B62D43/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 11
Claim 1
Independent Claim
209 words
In the combination of a trailer having a tongue connectable to a towing vehicle and a winch post including a winch, and a boat hull on the trailer, the improvement comprising a storage container comprising wall means defining a first storage compartment, wall means defining a second storage compartment, a web portion interconnecting said first and second storage compartments, said first and second storage compartments being spaced by a gap to define a longitudinal channel beneath said web portion, said tongue being received in said channel and means connecting said container to said trailer tongue so that said first and second storage compartments are located laterally outwardly of said tongue, wall means located above said first and second storage compartments to define a third storage compartment spanning said longitudinal channel and said first and second storage compartments, a cover for said storage container spanning said storage compartments and having a planar surface providing a pedestal for supporting the operator of the winch to facilitate loading and unloading of said hull, said cover being located rearwardly of said winch post and forwardly of portions of said hull, and said means for connecting said tongue to said storage container also serving to detachably secure a spare wheel within said third container.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
209 words
In the combination of a trailer having a tongue connectable to a towing vehicle and a winch post including a winch, and a boat hull on the trailer, the improvement comprising a storage container comprising wall means defining a first storage compartment, wall means defining a second storage compartment, a web portion interconnecting said first and second storage compartments, said first and second storage compartments being spaced by a gap to define a longitudinal channel beneath said web portion, said tongue being received in said channel and means connecting said container to said trailer tongue so that said first and second storage compartments are located laterally outwardly of said tongue, wall means located above said first and second storage compartments to define a third storage compartment spanning said longitudinal channel and said first and second storage compartments, a cover for said storage container spanning said storage compartments and having a planar surface providing a pedestal for supporting the operator of the winch to facilitate loading and unloading of said hull, said cover being located rearwardly of said winch post and forwardly of portions of said hull, and said means for connecting said tongue to said storage container also serving to detachably secure a spare wheel within said third container.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
18 words
The combination of claim 1 wherein said cover for said storage container is provided with an anti-skid surface.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
31 words
The combination of claim 1 wherein said third storage compartment is defined in part by wall means common with said wall means defining portions of said first and second storage compartments.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
28 words
The combination of claim 1 wherein said wall means includes an arcuate forward wall which is rearwardly concave tO provide clearance with the rear of a towing vehicle.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
41 words
The combination of claim 1 wherein said wall means includes a forward wall portion and side wall portions and wherein said side wall portions have forward edges located rearwardly of said forward wall portion to provide clearance with a towing vehicle.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
19 words
The combination of claim 1 wherein said first and second storage compartments are sized to receive quart oil cans.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
24 words
The combination of claim 1 wherein said third storage compartment is sized to receive a spare tire which spans said first and second compartments.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
37 words
The combination of claim 1 wherein the total height of said first and second compartments and said third compartments exceeds the height of quart oil cans and the thickness of a tire carried in said third compartment.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
31 words
The combination of claim 2 wherein said first and second compartments are upwardly open into said third compartment to afford access to said first and second compartments through said third compartment.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
32 words
The combination of claim 1 wherein said means connecting said container to said tongue comprises apertures in said tongue and said web portion and bolts extending through said tongue and said web.
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) | 1978-04-28 | 1978-10-28 | 1979-04-29 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-04-28 | 1982-10-28 | 1983-04-29 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-04-28 | 1986-10-28 | 1987-04-29 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |