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US3937263A
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Tire chain container and mounting aid
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1974-02-28
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Granted: 1976-02-10
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Expires: 1994-02-28
Abstract
Abstract A tire chain container and mounting aid is disclosed which includes a pair of hollow shells which, when fastened together in open-face-to-open-face relation, form a closed container capable of containing both of the anti-skid tire chains used in connection with a particular motor vehicle, and which are so contoured and of such structural strength as to be capable of serving as ramps onto which the rear wheels of the motor vehicle may be driven to facilitate mounting of the tire chains.
Inventors
- 👤 Milburn L. Hill
- 👤 Ken M. Sawyer
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-07 07:30
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60C; B60C27/00; B60C27/003
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
173 words
A tire chain container and mounting aid comprising a pair of shells, each shell being capable of bearing the weight of a motor vehicle when one of the wheels of the motor vehicle is disposed thereon, each shell having a flat face through which a pair of pockets open, each pocket registering with a pocket in the other shell when said flat faces are brought together in registration, thus forming a pair of separate chambers, each chamber being adapted to contain a tire chain, the pair of pockets in at least one of said shells being separated by a common wall containing a third pocket of such size as to be capable of containing spare tire chain hardware, such as spare links, tire chain clips, or the like, and the common wall between the tire chain receiving pockets of each shell containing a channel open to the side of the shell opposite its said flat face and extending to and through each wall of the shell which is perpendicular to said common wall.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
173 words
A tire chain container and mounting aid comprising a pair of shells, each shell being capable of bearing the weight of a motor vehicle when one of the wheels of the motor vehicle is disposed thereon, each shell having a flat face through which a pair of pockets open, each pocket registering with a pocket in the other shell when said flat faces are brought together in registration, thus forming a pair of separate chambers, each chamber being adapted to contain a tire chain, the pair of pockets in at least one of said shells being separated by a common wall containing a third pocket of such size as to be capable of containing spare tire chain hardware, such as spare links, tire chain clips, or the like, and the common wall between the tire chain receiving pockets of each shell containing a channel open to the side of the shell opposite its said flat face and extending to and through each wall of the shell which is perpendicular to said common wall.
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) | 1979-02-09 | 1979-08-11 | 1980-02-10 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1983-02-09 | 1983-08-11 | 1984-02-10 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1987-02-09 | 1987-08-11 | 1988-02-10 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |