US4339142A
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Inner tube traction device
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1980-08-20
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Granted: 1982-07-13
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Expires: 2000-08-20
Abstract
Abstract A ballast designed particularly for carrying upon an automotive vehicle in an unobtrusive manner; the device including a flexible rubber tubing filled with a quantity of sand of known weight and the opposite ends of the tubing being tied or heat sealed in a closed position, and the weight of the ballast being imprinted on its outer side.
Inventors
- 👤 Douglas Tanner
- 👤 George Spector
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-26 03:19
CPC Classifications
B; B62; B62D; B62D49/00; B62D49/08; B62D49/085
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 3
Claim 1
Independent Claim
116 words
A ballast weight for an automotive vehicle comprising in combination, a flexible tubing, a quantity of sand inside said tubing, means for closing opposite ends of said tubing, and a plurality of narrow constrictions longitudinally spaced along said tubing dividing the same into a plurality of longitudinal links of different weight values including indicia for indicating the total weight of the ballast, said constrictions being formed of tightening means mounted about the tubing periphery which are tightened adjustably to provide constrictions of desired diameters which permit selective flow of sand between adjacent links to selectively adjust the weight of any link in the ballast and allow folding of the ballast to accommodate the available space contour.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
116 words
A ballast weight for an automotive vehicle comprising in combination, a flexible tubing, a quantity of sand inside said tubing, means for closing opposite ends of said tubing, and a plurality of narrow constrictions longitudinally spaced along said tubing dividing the same into a plurality of longitudinal links of different weight values including indicia for indicating the total weight of the ballast, said constrictions being formed of tightening means mounted about the tubing periphery which are tightened adjustably to provide constrictions of desired diameters which permit selective flow of sand between adjacent links to selectively adjust the weight of any link in the ballast and allow folding of the ballast to accommodate the available space contour.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
14 words
A weight as in claim 1 wherein the tightening means is comprised of cords.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1985-07-12 | 1986-01-11 | 1986-07-13 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1989-07-12 | 1990-01-11 | 1990-07-13 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1993-07-12 | 1994-01-11 | 1994-07-13 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |