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US4301953A
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Trailer hitch cycle rack
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1979-10-15
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Granted: 1981-11-24
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Expires: 1999-10-15
Abstract
Abstract A cycle rack for a trailer hitch the construction being such as to easily mount and dismount the cycle rack at the same time allowing for the normal function of the trailer hitch.
Inventors
- 👤 Frederick H. Abbott
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-06 12:29
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60R; B60R9/00; B60R9/06; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S224/00; Y10S224/924
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
153 words
In combination with a trailer hitch including a plate and a removable ball on the plate, the plate being in fixed relation to the vehicle for securing a power vehicle with respect to a trailer, that improvement which includes a support for a cycle rack located on said trailer hitch plate and leaving the trailer hitch ball free on impediments so it can be used in the normal way, said improvement comprising means forming a socket, means to connect and support the same in fixed position on the plate of the trailer hitch, said socket being speced from the ball, a cycle rack, a depending column supporting said cycle rack, and means for securing said column at the lower end thereof with respect to said socket in upright condition of said column, an opening through the socket, the plate being received in the opening, including means detachably connecting the ball to the plate.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
153 words
In combination with a trailer hitch including a plate and a removable ball on the plate, the plate being in fixed relation to the vehicle for securing a power vehicle with respect to a trailer, that improvement which includes a support for a cycle rack located on said trailer hitch plate and leaving the trailer hitch ball free on impediments so it can be used in the normal way, said improvement comprising means forming a socket, means to connect and support the same in fixed position on the plate of the trailer hitch, said socket being speced from the ball, a cycle rack, a depending column supporting said cycle rack, and means for securing said column at the lower end thereof with respect to said socket in upright condition of said column, an opening through the socket, the plate being received in the opening, including means detachably connecting the ball to the plate.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
29 words
The combination of claim 1 including a socket mounting tongue on the socket, the tongue extending along the ball plate, and the ball securing the tongue to the plate.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
11 words
The combination of claim 2 wherein the tongue underlies the plate.
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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) | 1984-11-23 | 1985-05-25 | 1985-11-24 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1988-11-23 | 1989-05-25 | 1989-11-24 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1992-11-23 | 1993-05-25 | 1993-11-24 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |