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US4034872A
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Motorcycle rack for a tow truck
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1976-08-20
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Granted: 1977-07-12
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Expires: 1996-08-20
Abstract
Abstract The motorcycle rack is adapted to be mounted on a tow truck sling that consists of a V-shaped bracket the legs of which are pivoted to the truck and the nose of which is provided with a cross-bar hung by means of straps from a hoist. The rack comprises a fork adapted to be carried by said cross-bar in front of said straps and having two forwardly-extending legs the ends of which are adapted to be secured to the legs of said V-shaped bracket. The fork extends rearward past said straps and carries a platform for supporting a motorcycle in a position leaning forward against said straps.
Inventors
- 👤 David A. Jager
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 09:03
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60R; B60R9/00; B60R9/08; B60R9/10; B60R9/06
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
106 words
A motorcycle rack adapted to be mounted on a tow truck sling that consists of a V-shaped bracket the legs of which are pivoted to the truck and the nose of which is provided with a cross-bar hung by means of straps from a hoist, said rack comprising a fork adapted to be carried by said cross-bar in front of said straps and having two forwardly-extending legs the ends of which are adapted to be secured to the legs of said V-shaped bracket, said fork extending rearward past said straps and carrying a platform for supporting a motorcycle in a position leaning forward against said straps.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
106 words
A motorcycle rack adapted to be mounted on a tow truck sling that consists of a V-shaped bracket the legs of which are pivoted to the truck and the nose of which is provided with a cross-bar hung by means of straps from a hoist, said rack comprising a fork adapted to be carried by said cross-bar in front of said straps and having two forwardly-extending legs the ends of which are adapted to be secured to the legs of said V-shaped bracket, said fork extending rearward past said straps and carrying a platform for supporting a motorcycle in a position leaning forward against said straps.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
18 words
A motorcycle rack according to claim 1 wherein the platform has an upstanding flange along its rear edge.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
15 words
A motorcycle rack according to claim 1 wherein the platform is detachable from the fork.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
25 words
A motorcycle rack according to claim 1 wherein the plaftorm is provided with holes to facilitate lashing the wheels of a motorcycle to the platform.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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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) | 1980-07-11 | 1981-01-10 | 1981-07-12 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1984-07-11 | 1985-01-10 | 1985-07-12 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1988-07-11 | 1989-01-10 | 1989-07-12 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |