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Safety bar for fire trucks
Assignee: ROM Acquisition Corp
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Filing: 1979-02-07
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Granted: 1981-06-16
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Expires: 1999-02-07
Abstract
Abstract Safety bar for a fire truck of the type having an open space behind the cab for carrying firemen. A bar is mounted to protect men from falling out from the space. The bar extends across the space and has movement up and in with respect to the truck. Stops restrain the bar from movement down or out with respect to the truck.
Inventors
- 👤 John McLoughlin
- 👤 Yehuda Rotblum
- 👤 Neocles Athanasiades
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 08:25
CPC Classifications
A; A62; A62C; A62C27/00; B; B60; B60R; B60R21/00; B60R21/02; B60R2021/0065; B60R2021/0074; B60R2021/028
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
117 words
Safety bar for a truck of the type having an open space behind the cab for carrying men comprising: a bar to protect men from falling out from said space, means to mount the bar to extend across the space and for movement upwardly and inwardly with respect to the truck, and means to restrain the bar from movement downwardly from horizontal position and outwardly with respect to the truck, wherein the bar comprises: inner and outer telescoping portions, means to spring load the inner portion to push it to the extended position, and means to spring load the bar in a downward direction and means to spring load the bar in an outward direction against stops.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
117 words
Safety bar for a truck of the type having an open space behind the cab for carrying men comprising: a bar to protect men from falling out from said space, means to mount the bar to extend across the space and for movement upwardly and inwardly with respect to the truck, and means to restrain the bar from movement downwardly from horizontal position and outwardly with respect to the truck, wherein the bar comprises: inner and outer telescoping portions, means to spring load the inner portion to push it to the extended position, and means to spring load the bar in a downward direction and means to spring load the bar in an outward direction against stops.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
12 words
Apparatus as in claim 1 wherein the bar has a resilient cover.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
13 words
Apparatus as in claim 2 wherein the cover is of a bright color.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
19 words
Apparatus as in claim 1 having an alarm connected to sound when the arm is not in safety position.
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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) | 1984-06-15 | 1984-12-15 | 1985-06-16 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1988-06-15 | 1988-12-15 | 1989-06-16 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1992-06-15 | 1992-12-15 | 1993-06-16 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |