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Road trailer for transporting a boat
Assignee: CETEGE 12 RUE DU HELDER 75009 PARIS FRANCE A CORP OF FRANCE
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Filing: 1975-04-22
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Granted: 1977-06-14
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Expires: 1995-04-22
Abstract
Abstract A trailer-type vehicle for handling, displacing and transporting a load of substantial length and especially a boat is provided with a longitudinal frame element which surrounds the load, at least one transverse frame element having a substantially arch-shaped structure which is moved into position above the load, a lifting device mounted on at least one frame element and a wheel system. Means are provided for modifying the width of the longitudinal frame element as a function of the width of the load and for displacing at least one transverse frame element with respect to the longitudinal frame element.
Inventors
- 👤 Jacques Martinez
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 00:16
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60P; B60P3/00; B60P3/06; B60P3/10; B60P3/1091
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
186 words
A vehicle of the road trailer type for handling, displacing and transporting a load such as a boat which has a peripheral edge, said vehicle comprising a structure adapted to be placed above the load and to surround it, said structure comprising at least one longitudinal frame element having at least two side-members interconnected at their forward ends by means of at least one cross-member and also interconnected by at least one transverse frame element which in use is above the load, gripping means disposed at intervals along the length of said longitudinal frame element and capable of gripping the edge of the load, means on said vehicle for lifting the load, the last-named means being mounted on a said frame element, at least one wheel system for the vehicle mounted on a said transverse frame element, means for modifying the width of the longitudinal frame element as a function of the width of the load, and means for displacing the transverse frame element with respect to the longitudinal frame element and with respect to itself so as to accommodate loads of various lengths and widths.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
186 words
A vehicle of the road trailer type for handling, displacing and transporting a load such as a boat which has a peripheral edge, said vehicle comprising a structure adapted to be placed above the load and to surround it, said structure comprising at least one longitudinal frame element having at least two side-members interconnected at their forward ends by means of at least one cross-member and also interconnected by at least one transverse frame element which in use is above the load, gripping means disposed at intervals along the length of said longitudinal frame element and capable of gripping the edge of the load, means on said vehicle for lifting the load, the last-named means being mounted on a said frame element, at least one wheel system for the vehicle mounted on a said transverse frame element, means for modifying the width of the longitudinal frame element as a function of the width of the load, and means for displacing the transverse frame element with respect to the longitudinal frame element and with respect to itself so as to accommodate loads of various lengths and widths.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
43 words
A vehicle according to claim 1, wherein the wheel system comprises wheels attached each to one end of the transverse frame element, and wherein the position of said transverse frame element is adjustable in the vertical direction with respect to the side members.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
43 words
A vehicle according to claim 1, wherein the wheel system comprises separate members each carrying at least one wheel, each of said separate members being attached to one side member and adjustable in the vertical direction with respect to the corresponding side member.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
39 words
A vehicle according to claim 1, wherein the gripping means comprise support brackets provided with mechanical clamping means comprising a stationary shaped member and a gooseneck clamped in gripping position by means of a threaded portion and a wing-nut.
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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) | 1980-06-13 | 1980-12-13 | 1981-06-14 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1984-06-13 | 1984-12-13 | 1985-06-14 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1988-06-13 | 1988-12-13 | 1989-06-14 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |