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Combination ladder and spare tire carrier
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1980-01-14
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Granted: 1981-02-10
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Expires: 2000-01-14
Abstract
Abstract A combination ladder and spare tire carrier for a vehicle in which the spare tire carrier is connected to the inside of the ladder and the ladder pivotally connected to a wall of the vehicle whereby the ladder may be pivoted from an upright locked position into an inclined lower position to expose the spare tire carrier.
Inventors
- 👤 John R. Park
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 00:32
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60R; B60R3/00; B60R3/005; B62; B62D; B62D43/00; B62D43/02
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 3
Claim 1
Independent Claim
171 words
A combination ladder and spare tire carrier for a vehicle having a wall, said ladder comprising two generally parallel side pieces interconnected by a plurality of spaced apart steps, each side piece including an upper and a lower end portion and an interconnecting central portion, the upper and lower end portions of said ladder side pieces being correspondedly bent with the side pieces having generally C-shaped configurations, said carrier for the spare tire secured to said ladder and carried between said end portions and adjacent the central portion of the ladder side pieces, hinge means at the lower end portions of said ladder side pieces for connection to said vehicle wall, releasable securement means at the upper end portions of said ladder side pieces for connection to said vehicle wall wherein said ladder when connected to the vehicle wall with said carrier positioned between said wall and ladder side piece central portions is pivotable from its stored generally vertical position about said hinge means into a lowered position exposing said carrier.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
171 words
A combination ladder and spare tire carrier for a vehicle having a wall, said ladder comprising two generally parallel side pieces interconnected by a plurality of spaced apart steps, each side piece including an upper and a lower end portion and an interconnecting central portion, the upper and lower end portions of said ladder side pieces being correspondedly bent with the side pieces having generally C-shaped configurations, said carrier for the spare tire secured to said ladder and carried between said end portions and adjacent the central portion of the ladder side pieces, hinge means at the lower end portions of said ladder side pieces for connection to said vehicle wall, releasable securement means at the upper end portions of said ladder side pieces for connection to said vehicle wall wherein said ladder when connected to the vehicle wall with said carrier positioned between said wall and ladder side piece central portions is pivotable from its stored generally vertical position about said hinge means into a lowered position exposing said carrier.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
33 words
The combination ladder and spare tire carrier of claim 1 wherein said securement means includes releasable locking means for securing said upper end portions of the ladder side pieces to said vehicle wall.
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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) | 1984-02-10 | 1984-08-11 | 1985-02-10 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1988-02-10 | 1988-08-11 | 1989-02-10 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1992-02-10 | 1992-08-11 | 1993-02-10 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |