US3894766A
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Cargo carrying vehicle
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1973-12-06
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Granted: 1975-07-15
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Expires: 1993-12-06
Abstract
Abstract A quickly removable two-part stake for a flat bed cargo carrying vehicle, the parts of which are easily attached together to form between them opposite channels for retaining the side edges of panels therein, and for quickly detaching them for removing the panels. The relative lengthwise movements of the parts of the stake and panels in both instances, are much less than the height of the panels or stakes. Also, the stakes provide both anchoring and storage means for tarpaulin bows which have pivoted ends removably anchored in the stakes. A tie-down for the cargo which passes under the bottom edge of a panel is anchored to an anchor base secured to the edge of the platform outside of the enclosure formed by the removable panels.
Inventors
- 👤 Ernest F Woodward
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-07 00:38
CPC Classifications
B; B62; B62D; B62D33/00; B62D33/02; B62D33/0207; B62D33/0222; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S135/00; Y10S135/904
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 3
Claim 1
Independent Claim
211 words
A collapsible support for a cover for a platform supporting a plurality of laterally spaced upright stakes each having an opening extending vertically from its upper end, at least one bow for extending between a pair of stakes for supporting the cover thereon, said bow including a pair of rods, each shaped to be slidably receivable within said opening in one of the stakes, an elongated hollow connecting member bent at its central portion to form a predetermined included angle of between 90* and 180*, said hollow member being shaped to removably and slidably receive an end portion of a rod within each end, a rod supporting member shaped to slidably enter the opening in each stake, cooperating means at the other end portion of each rod and one end of a rod supporting member for pivotally securing them together for movement in a vertical plane, the cooperating means being dimensioned to be received in the opening, whereby upon removal of said connecting member, the rod and its supporting member may be pIvoted into alignment and slidably moved into the opening in the stake, stop means on each rod and its supporting member for limiting its movement toward each other to include an angle which is supplemental to said predetermined angle.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
211 words
A collapsible support for a cover for a platform supporting a plurality of laterally spaced upright stakes each having an opening extending vertically from its upper end, at least one bow for extending between a pair of stakes for supporting the cover thereon, said bow including a pair of rods, each shaped to be slidably receivable within said opening in one of the stakes, an elongated hollow connecting member bent at its central portion to form a predetermined included angle of between 90* and 180*, said hollow member being shaped to removably and slidably receive an end portion of a rod within each end, a rod supporting member shaped to slidably enter the opening in each stake, cooperating means at the other end portion of each rod and one end of a rod supporting member for pivotally securing them together for movement in a vertical plane, the cooperating means being dimensioned to be received in the opening, whereby upon removal of said connecting member, the rod and its supporting member may be pIvoted into alignment and slidably moved into the opening in the stake, stop means on each rod and its supporting member for limiting its movement toward each other to include an angle which is supplemental to said predetermined angle.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
30 words
A collapsible member according to claim 1 wherein the supporting member and each rod are provided with cooperating means for maintaining them in longitudinally adjusted position relative to each other.
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) | 1978-07-14 | 1979-01-13 | 1979-07-15 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-07-14 | 1983-01-13 | 1983-07-15 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-07-14 | 1987-01-13 | 1987-07-15 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |