US4036274A
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Safety cage for tire inflation
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1976-07-06
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Granted: 1977-07-19
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Expires: 1996-07-06
Abstract
Abstract A safety cage for holding a pneumatic tire during inflation is provided in which a framework is formed having a base and a center post protruding therefrom for the placement of a pneumatic tire for inflation of the tire. Side frame members extend from the base member and have top frame members attached thereto which swing over onto the center post where a locking pin locks the top frame members together and to the center post for holding the pneumatic tire mounted on a wheel within the safety cage to prevent injury to a worker during the inflation operation.
Inventors
- 👤 Aubrey A. Peel, Sr.
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-07 05:45
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60C; B60C25/00; B60C25/14; B60C25/147
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 10
Claim 1
Independent Claim
114 words
Safety cage for placing a pneumatic tire during inflation comprising in combination: a base frame; a center post member attached to said base frame and protruding therefrom, said center post member having a locking bracket fixedly attached thereto; side frame members attached to said base frame in a spaced relationship to said center post member; top frame members attached to said side frame members and movable toward said center post member in one position and movable to a second position to allow a pneumatic tire around said center post member, each said top frame member having a locking member mounted thereon for locking to said locking bracket fixedly attached to said center post member.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
114 words
Safety cage for placing a pneumatic tire during inflation comprising in combination: a base frame; a center post member attached to said base frame and protruding therefrom, said center post member having a locking bracket fixedly attached thereto; side frame members attached to said base frame in a spaced relationship to said center post member; top frame members attached to said side frame members and movable toward said center post member in one position and movable to a second position to allow a pneumatic tire around said center post member, each said top frame member having a locking member mounted thereon for locking to said locking bracket fixedly attached to said center post member.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
46 words
The apparatus in accordance with claim 1 in which each said top frame member is swingably attached to at least one said side frame member allowing said top frame member to swing away from said center post member when mounting a tire on said center post.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
47 words
The apparatus in accordance with claim 1 in which said locking brackets attached to said center post and said locking members attached to said top frame members each have openings therein for sliding a locking pin for locking said members together and to said center post brackets.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
33 words
The apparatus in accordance with claim 3 in which said locking pin is attached to a flexible holding member at one end which flexible holding member is attached to one said top member.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
48 words
The apparatus in accordance with claim 4 in which one said side member is swingably mounted to one said base frame member for swinging said side member and its attached top frame member out of the way during the placing of a mounted tire on said center post.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
35 words
The apparatus in accordance with claim 5 in which said base frame includes four pairs of steel frame members with a cylindrical center pipe welded to the intersection of said pairs of base frame members.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
107 words
The apparatus in accordance with claim 6 in which two said top frame members have perpendicular locking members extending therefrom having an opening therethrough and one said top frame member has a pair of locking members extending therefrom having an opening therethrough which aligns with the openings in said pair of perpendicular extending locking members on said pair of top frame members and said locking brackets attached to said center post member having openings therein which align with openings on said top frame members locking members whereby said removable locking pin can extend through said locking brackets and locking members for locking said top frame members together.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
60 words
The apparatus in accordance with claim 7 in which one said top frame member has an opening therethrough which aligns over said center post member with the openings in said locking brackets attached to said center post and said other locking members attached to said other top frame members for locking said top frame members together with said locking pin.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
38 words
The apparatus in accordance with claim 8 in which three of said side frame members are mounted in pairs to said base frame and each have a top frame member held therebetween with a bolt for swinging thereon.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1980-07-18 | 1981-01-17 | 1981-07-19 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1984-07-18 | 1985-01-17 | 1985-07-19 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1988-07-18 | 1989-01-17 | 1989-07-19 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |