US3895838A
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Tailgate mount
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1973-09-04
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Granted: 1975-07-22
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Expires: 1993-09-04
Abstract
Abstract A moveable mount for truck tailgate hinges is presented. The mount comprises a base bent near one end which is coupled to the side of the truck and has a hinge pin at its opposite end. The mount may be held away from the side of the truck thereby securely holding the hinges of the tailgate in position in a first locked mode. In a second unlocked mode, the mount end comprising the hinge pin 20 is moved closer to the side of the truck, thereby permitting easy removal of the tailgate of the truck.
Inventors
- 👤 Ben Hamada
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-06 13:47
CPC Classifications
B; B62; B62D; B62D33/00; B62D33/02; B62D33/023; B62D33/027; B62D33/0273
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 3
Claim 1
Independent Claim
161 words
A semi-rigid mount for a hinged truck tailgate, comprising: a single integral generally planar base having a bend near a first end which end is fixedly coupled to the side of the truck, the base having a second end having coupled thereto a hinge pin, wherein the surface of the base defines a hole through the center thereof generally parallel to the axis of the hinge pin coupled thereto; bistable rotatable cam means removeably coupled to the base, the cam means capable of retaining the base in two positions, a first position bent and a second position less bent than the first position, the rotatable cam means rotatably coupled to the truck and passing through the hole, wherein the rotatable cam means include a cam capable of passing through the hole when oriented in a first selected direction and incapable of passing through the hole and thereby holding the base in the first position when rotated in a second selected direction.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
161 words
A semi-rigid mount for a hinged truck tailgate, comprising: a single integral generally planar base having a bend near a first end which end is fixedly coupled to the side of the truck, the base having a second end having coupled thereto a hinge pin, wherein the surface of the base defines a hole through the center thereof generally parallel to the axis of the hinge pin coupled thereto; bistable rotatable cam means removeably coupled to the base, the cam means capable of retaining the base in two positions, a first position bent and a second position less bent than the first position, the rotatable cam means rotatably coupled to the truck and passing through the hole, wherein the rotatable cam means include a cam capable of passing through the hole when oriented in a first selected direction and incapable of passing through the hole and thereby holding the base in the first position when rotated in a second selected direction.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
81 words
The invention of claim 1 coupled to one side of the truck which truck has a hinge pin coupled to the opposite side so that when the base is bent, the hinge pin coupled to the base is in position to function as a normal hinge pin for the truck, and when the base is less bent, the distance between the two hinge pins exceeds the length of the hinge of the truck tailgate, thereby permitting removal of the truck tailgate.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1978-07-21 | 1979-01-20 | 1979-07-22 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-07-21 | 1983-01-20 | 1983-07-22 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-07-21 | 1987-01-20 | 1987-07-22 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |