US4030151A
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Tow strap for pneumatic inner tube
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1976-05-19
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Granted: 1977-06-21
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Expires: 1996-05-19
Abstract
Abstract A strap type device releasably fastenable about an annular section of an pneumatic tire inner tube to aid towage thereof, particularly over a water surface. The strap provides a handle to aid a user in maintaining position on the inner tube and to act cooperatively with a depending rudder carried by the lower portion of the strap to provide some degree of steerage.
Inventors
- 👤 Edwin E. McKeen, Jr.
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 11:27
CPC Classifications
B; B63; B63B; B63B34/00; B63B34/50; B63B34/54; B63B34/52
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
155 words
A towage strap for a pneumatically inflated inner tube, comprising, in combination: an elongate, flexibly resilient strap-like body, formed of two pieces hingeably interconnected to aid placement; and having means at the ends thereof to releasably fasten each end to the other, the length of the body between fastening means being substantially the same as the periphery of an annular section of an inner tube to be serviced; a loop-like tow line fastening structure positioned on the body inwardly adjacent an end of the structure and extending from the surface of the body opposite that surface adjacent the serviced inner tube, to aid the fastening of a tow line thereto; and a rudder carried by the body approximately one-fourth of a body length from the loop-like fastening structure on the side of the body opposite the one adjacent the inner tube to be serviced, said rudder having some areal extension normally outwardly from the body.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
155 words
A towage strap for a pneumatically inflated inner tube, comprising, in combination: an elongate, flexibly resilient strap-like body, formed of two pieces hingeably interconnected to aid placement; and having means at the ends thereof to releasably fasten each end to the other, the length of the body between fastening means being substantially the same as the periphery of an annular section of an inner tube to be serviced; a loop-like tow line fastening structure positioned on the body inwardly adjacent an end of the structure and extending from the surface of the body opposite that surface adjacent the serviced inner tube, to aid the fastening of a tow line thereto; and a rudder carried by the body approximately one-fourth of a body length from the loop-like fastening structure on the side of the body opposite the one adjacent the inner tube to be serviced, said rudder having some areal extension normally outwardly from the body.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
128 words
A towage strap for a pneumatically inflated inner tube, comprising, in combination: an elongate, flexibly resilient strap-like body, having means at the end parts thereof to releasably fasten each end to the other and having a length when fastened slightly less than the periphery of an annular section of the inner tube to be serviced; a loop-like tow line fastening structure carried by the body inwardly adjacent one end and on the side of the body opposite to that adjacent a serviced inner tube; a rudder carried by the body on the same surface as the tow line fastening structure and approximately one-fourth of a body length away therefrom; and a handle carried by the body, near the tow line fastening structure, to extend away from the body.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
128 words
A towage strap for a pneumatically inflated inner tube, comprising, in combination: an elongate, flexibly resilient strap-like body, having means at the end parts thereof to releasably fasten each end to the other and having a length when fastened slightly less than the periphery of an annular section of the inner tube to be serviced; a loop-like tow line fastening structure carried by the body inwardly adjacent one end and on the side of the body opposite to that adjacent a serviced inner tube; a rudder carried by the body on the same surface as the tow line fastening structure and approximately one-fourth of a body length away therefrom; and a handle carried by the body, near the tow line fastening structure, to extend away from the body.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
82 words
The invention of claim 1 further characterized by the body fastening means, comprising: a button having a larger head and smaller shaft structurally communicating with the body immediately inwardly adjacent one end; and a cooperating slot, immediately inwardly adjacent the other end of the body, having an enlarged placement hole slightly larger than the head of the button with a smaller fastening channel, having a width slightly larger than the dimension of the button shaft, extending therefrom toward the nearest body end.
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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) | 1980-06-20 | 1980-12-20 | 1981-06-21 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1984-06-20 | 1984-12-20 | 1985-06-21 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1988-06-20 | 1988-12-20 | 1989-06-21 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |