US4222425A
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Tire traction chain
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1979-08-15
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Granted: 1980-09-16
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Expires: 1999-08-15
Abstract
Abstract A tire traction chain for automobiles, trucks and the like whereby the same is placed over the tire and secured at one end to arcuate slots in the wheel and at the other end to a lug bolt.
Inventors
- 👤 Paul H. Bindel
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 10:39
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60C; B60C27/00; B60C27/02; B60C27/0261; B60C27/0269; B60C27/0276
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
151 words
In a motor vehicle traction chain comprising a motor vehicle wheel having a face plate with arcuate cutouts adjacent the periphery, including a tire and wheel lugs, in combination: (a) tread chains having sprocket chains on the free ends of said tread chain; (b) a pair of front and rear clamping members each removably attached to the face plate of the vehicle wheel; (c) front and rear elongated strips of leather-like material secured at one end to one of each of said sprocket chains; (d) an elongated plate secured to the end of said rear material, said plate being inserted in and through one of said arcuate cutouts from the rear of said face plate; (e) U-shaped channel secured transversely of and medially to said elongated plate against the face of the face plate to form the rear clamping member; and (f) the front clamping member anchored to a wheel lug.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
151 words
In a motor vehicle traction chain comprising a motor vehicle wheel having a face plate with arcuate cutouts adjacent the periphery, including a tire and wheel lugs, in combination: (a) tread chains having sprocket chains on the free ends of said tread chain; (b) a pair of front and rear clamping members each removably attached to the face plate of the vehicle wheel; (c) front and rear elongated strips of leather-like material secured at one end to one of each of said sprocket chains; (d) an elongated plate secured to the end of said rear material, said plate being inserted in and through one of said arcuate cutouts from the rear of said face plate; (e) U-shaped channel secured transversely of and medially to said elongated plate against the face of the face plate to form the rear clamping member; and (f) the front clamping member anchored to a wheel lug.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
69 words
The device according to claim 1 wherein a short plate having its edges bent upwardly to form a U-shaped channel is first secured to said rear material at its free end and is provided with pairs of opposed apertures, said elongated plate provided with a series of pairs of opposed threaded perforations whereby to anchor said short plate thereto in varying positions depending upon the size of the tire.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
139 words
The device according to claim 2 wherein the front clamping member comprises a metal plate secured to the free end of said material having an upstanding threaded rod thereon, and a pair of spaced ears at the free end thereof, a flat plate having the sidewalls turned upwardly at right angles to form a U-channel and each containing a series of opposed perforations from end to end, a rod secured between said sidewalls and pivotally secured to said ears, a pair of relatively thick arms secured together at one end by a rod, said arms pivotally and adjustably secured to said sidewalls, a hook removably secured to said face plate of the wheel for capturing said latter rod, and means for shifting said aforementioned plate about its pivot to lock said front clamping member to a tire and wheel.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
30 words
The device according to claim 1 wherein threaded perforations in said plate are provided with a pair of outwardly extending, spaced, threaded rods to which said U-shaped channel is secured.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
31 words
The device according to claim 3 wherein said flat plate of said U-channel contains a slotted aperture into which said threaded rod seats in clamped position and anchored by a 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) | 1983-09-16 | 1984-03-17 | 1984-09-16 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1987-09-16 | 1988-03-17 | 1988-09-16 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1991-09-16 | 1992-03-17 | 1992-09-16 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |