US3961715A
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Trunk mounted roller for handling heavy objects
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1973-04-02
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Granted: 1976-06-08
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Expires: 1993-04-02
Abstract
Abstract A device mounted in the trunk of an automobile which facilitates the removal of heavy objects and reduces the hazard of muscle strain or back injury while such objects are being removed. The device employs a roller assembly which supports the weight of the objects as they are being removed.
Inventors
- 👤 Harry J. Ellen
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 08:11
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60P; B60P1/00; B60P1/52; B60R; B60R5/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
167 words
A device for mounting in the trunk of an automobile for aiding in loading and unloading luggage therefrom comprising: a pair of brackets for spacedly mounting within the opening of the trunk for supporting a roller substantially perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the automobile, juxtapositioned to its rear bumper and with its bearing ends extending slightly above the periphery of the opening of the trunk, the periphery of which opening along the floor of the trunk extends above the floor of the trunk, and a roller mounted on said ends of said brackets to extend therebetween above the floor of the trunk and the periphery of the opening of the trunk adjacent the floor of the trunk for rotation thereon, and said roller being positioned so that a part of its outer surface extends above the edge of the periphery of the juxtapositioned opening of the trunk so that luggage can be moved over said roller without engaging the periphery of said edge of said opening.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
167 words
A device for mounting in the trunk of an automobile for aiding in loading and unloading luggage therefrom comprising: a pair of brackets for spacedly mounting within the opening of the trunk for supporting a roller substantially perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the automobile, juxtapositioned to its rear bumper and with its bearing ends extending slightly above the periphery of the opening of the trunk, the periphery of which opening along the floor of the trunk extends above the floor of the trunk, and a roller mounted on said ends of said brackets to extend therebetween above the floor of the trunk and the periphery of the opening of the trunk adjacent the floor of the trunk for rotation thereon, and said roller being positioned so that a part of its outer surface extends above the edge of the periphery of the juxtapositioned opening of the trunk so that luggage can be moved over said roller without engaging the periphery of said edge of said opening.
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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) | 1979-06-08 | 1979-12-08 | 1980-06-08 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1983-06-08 | 1983-12-08 | 1984-06-08 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1987-06-08 | 1987-12-08 | 1988-06-08 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |