US4076158A
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Device for securing spare tires
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1976-09-02
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Granted: 1978-02-28
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Expires: 1996-09-02
Abstract
Abstract An apparatus for securing a spare tire is provided for use in the bed portion of a pick-up truck. A baseplate is secured to one of the vertical sidewalls of the truck bed. An extension member has a first end removably secured to the baseplate and extends therefrom. An antirotating member is fixedly secured to the extension member and includes a first portion extending substantially parallel with the extension member and also includes a second portion spatially interconnecting the first portion and the extension member. The extension member terminates at a threaded second end and includes a washer slidably mounted thereon, a nut threadedly engaged thereon and a bore formed transversely therethrough for accommodating the shackle portion of a padlock. A closed loop member is engaged with the shackle portion.
Inventors
- 👤 Rolla W. Barr
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 15:26
CPC Classifications
B; B62; B62D; B62D43/00; B62D43/06; B62D43/08; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T70/00; Y10T70/50; Y10T70/5889; Y10T70/5982; Y10T70/5987
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 14
Claim 1
Independent Claim
87 words
Apparatus for securing a spare tire comprising: a baseplate; first elongated means threaded into and rotatable relative to the baseplate at a first end and extending therefrom terminating at a second end for extending through a lug hole of an associated spare tire; and second elongated means fixedly secured to the first elongated means including a portion extending substantially parallel with the first elongated means and through a hub hole of the spare tire for anti-rotating engagement with the hub upon rotation of the first elongated means.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
87 words
Apparatus for securing a spare tire comprising: a baseplate; first elongated means threaded into and rotatable relative to the baseplate at a first end and extending therefrom terminating at a second end for extending through a lug hole of an associated spare tire; and second elongated means fixedly secured to the first elongated means including a portion extending substantially parallel with the first elongated means and through a hub hole of the spare tire for anti-rotating engagement with the hub upon rotation of the first elongated means.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
21 words
The apparatus of claim 1, and further including: a washer slidably mounted on the second end of the first elongated means.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
24 words
The apparatus of claim 2, and further including: a nut threadedly engaged on the second end of the first elongated means adjacent the washer.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
35 words
The apparatus of claim 3 wherein: the second end of the first elongated means includes a bore formed therethrough transverse to the longitudinal axis thereof between the nut and the termination of the second end.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
27 words
The apparatus of claim 4, and further including: a padlock including a shackle portion thereof passing through the bore in the second end in locked engagement therewith.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
20 words
The apparatus of claim 5, and further including: a closed loop member engaged with the shackle portion of the padlock.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
120 words
In combination with the bed portion of a pickup truck including at least three fixed vertical sidewalls and a spare tire adjacent one of the sidewalls, an apparatus for securing the spare tire comprising: a baseplate secured to one of the sidewalls; first elongated means threaded into and rotatable relative to the baseplate at a first end and extending therefrom terminating at a second end for extending through a lug hole of the spare tire; and second elongated means fixedly secured to the first elongated means including a portion extending substantially parallel with the first elongated means and through a hub hole of the spare tire for anti-rotating engagement with the hub hole upon rotation of the first elongated means.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
120 words
In combination with the bed portion of a pickup truck including at least three fixed vertical sidewalls and a spare tire adjacent one of the sidewalls, an apparatus for securing the spare tire comprising: a baseplate secured to one of the sidewalls; first elongated means threaded into and rotatable relative to the baseplate at a first end and extending therefrom terminating at a second end for extending through a lug hole of the spare tire; and second elongated means fixedly secured to the first elongated means including a portion extending substantially parallel with the first elongated means and through a hub hole of the spare tire for anti-rotating engagement with the hub hole upon rotation of the first elongated means.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
21 words
The combination of claim 7, and further including: a washer slidably mounted on the second end of the first elongated means.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
45 words
The combination of claim 8, and further including: nut means threadedly engaged on the second end of the first elongated means for urging the washer into abutting relationship with the lug hole and for urging the spare tire into abutting relationship with its respective sidewall.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
40 words
The combination of claim 9 wherein: the second end of the first elongated means includes a bore formed therethrough transverse to the longitudinal axis of the first elongated means between the nut means and the termination of the second end.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
27 words
The combination of claim 10, and further including: a padlock including a shackle portion thereof passing through the bore in the second end in locked engagement therewith.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
20 words
The combination of claim 11, and further including: a closed loop member engaged with the shackle portion of the padlock.
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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) | 1981-02-27 | 1981-08-29 | 1982-02-28 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1985-02-27 | 1985-08-29 | 1986-02-28 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1989-02-27 | 1989-08-29 | 1990-02-28 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |