US3989265A
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Trailer for boat and motorcycle
Assignee: Lee Raymond Organization Inc
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Filing: 1975-06-16
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Granted: 1976-11-02
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Expires: 1995-06-16
Abstract
Abstract A trailer adapted to be pulled by an automobile or other vehicle and adapted to support a boat is also used to support at least one motorcycle. The trailer has a longitudinally extending horizontally elongated bar. First and second parallel vertical plates are secured to the bar and extend upward and outward therefrom at right angles thereto. A horizontally elongated member pivotally engaging the bar is disposed between the plates and extends outward therefrom at right angles to the bar. Means are provided to lock the member in horizontal position or to release the member and allow it to pivot. In use, the member is allowed to pivot until one end touches the ground. A motorcycle is then rolled on top of the member until it pivots back into horizontal position. The member is then locked in place and the motorcycle secured in position on the trailer. Alternatively, an extension can be detachably secured to the member to enable the motorcycle to be moved into position.
Inventors
- 👤 Robert W. Smiley
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 08:18
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60P; B60P3/00; B60P3/06; B60P3/10; B60P3/1033; B60R; B60R9/00; B60R9/08; B60R9/10; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S224/00; Y10S224/924
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
206 words
A trailer for supporting a boat and at least one motorcycle which comprises: a horizontally elongated longitudinally disposed bar having boat carrying means supported thereon; first and second like parallel vertical plates secured to said bar in spaced positions, said plates extending upward from the bar and outward from opposite sides of the bar at right angles thereto, each plate having two horizontally spaced holes therein, each hole in one plate being aligned with the corresponding hole in the other plate to form a hole set; a horizontally elongated member being adapted to support the front and rear wheels of a motorcycle or the like extending at right angles to the bar, said member being disposed between said plates and extending outward past the plates on both sides of the plates, said member having two horizontally spaced transversely disposed horizontal bore, each bore being aligned with and disposed between the holes in the corresponding hole set, the top of one end of the member having a raised lip, the other end of the member being upwardly inclined, said member pivotally engaging said bar; and first and second like elongated manually operable locking means, each means extending removably through a corresponding hole set and corresponding aligned bore.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
206 words
A trailer for supporting a boat and at least one motorcycle which comprises: a horizontally elongated longitudinally disposed bar having boat carrying means supported thereon; first and second like parallel vertical plates secured to said bar in spaced positions, said plates extending upward from the bar and outward from opposite sides of the bar at right angles thereto, each plate having two horizontally spaced holes therein, each hole in one plate being aligned with the corresponding hole in the other plate to form a hole set; a horizontally elongated member being adapted to support the front and rear wheels of a motorcycle or the like extending at right angles to the bar, said member being disposed between said plates and extending outward past the plates on both sides of the plates, said member having two horizontally spaced transversely disposed horizontal bore, each bore being aligned with and disposed between the holes in the corresponding hole set, the top of one end of the member having a raised lip, the other end of the member being upwardly inclined, said member pivotally engaging said bar; and first and second like elongated manually operable locking means, each means extending removably through a corresponding hole set and corresponding aligned bore.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
23 words
The trailer of claim 1 wherein said member has a centrally disposed transversely extending bottom disposed horizontal groove through which said bar extends.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
33 words
The trailer of claim 2 wherein said groove is sufficiently larger in cross-sectional area than the cross-sectional area of the bar to permit said member to pivot easily when both means are removed.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
15 words
The trailer of claim 3 wherein said member in cross section has a U shape.
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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) | 1979-11-02 | 1980-05-03 | 1980-11-02 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1983-11-02 | 1984-05-03 | 1984-11-02 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1987-11-02 | 1988-05-03 | 1988-11-02 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |