US4366923A
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Snap-in tire carrier
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1981-04-06
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Granted: 1983-01-04
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Expires: 2001-04-06
Abstract
Abstract An assembly for snapping a spare tire to the inside wall of a pick-up truck is disclosed. An angle brace extends from a base plate in contact with the truck floor to a spring plate in contact with the body flange. An L-rod extends inwardly from the angle brace and attaches to a tire clamp and adjustable ring pieces to secure the tire.
Inventors
- 👤 Harold D. Koch
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 10:05
CPC Classifications
B; B62; B62D; B62D43/00; B62D43/06; B62D43/08
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
148 words
A tire carrier for holding a spare tire along a side wall of the bed section of a pick-up truck, said tire carrier comprising: (a) a brace having an upper end and a lower end and adapted to extend generally between the floor of the bed section of the pick-up truck and the body flange of the side wall; (b) a spring operative to secure said brace in an upright position generally between the floor of the bed section of the pick-up truck and the body flange of the side wall; (c) an elongate transverse piece for attachment to said brace and to extend inwardly from said brace; and (d) a securing piece adapted to attach to said elongate transverse piece so as to secure a tire in an upright position in between said securing piece and the side wall of the bed section of the pick-up truck.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
148 words
A tire carrier for holding a spare tire along a side wall of the bed section of a pick-up truck, said tire carrier comprising: (a) a brace having an upper end and a lower end and adapted to extend generally between the floor of the bed section of the pick-up truck and the body flange of the side wall; (b) a spring operative to secure said brace in an upright position generally between the floor of the bed section of the pick-up truck and the body flange of the side wall; (c) an elongate transverse piece for attachment to said brace and to extend inwardly from said brace; and (d) a securing piece adapted to attach to said elongate transverse piece so as to secure a tire in an upright position in between said securing piece and the side wall of the bed section of the pick-up truck.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
20 words
The invention of claim 1 wherein said spring is a spring plate at one of said ends of said brace.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
38 words
The invention of claim 1 or 2 further comprising an L-clamp adapted to attach to said brace adjacent its upper end whereby the L-clamp and the brace are secured with the lip of the body flange in between.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
27 words
The invention of claim 2 wherein said securing piece is a tire-rim clamp attached to a ring, said ring being adjustable to accommodate various size hub holes.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
20 words
The invention of claim 2 further comprising a base plate at the end of said brace opposite said spring plate.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
26 words
The invention of claim 5 wherein said brace is an angle brace having a ridge with at least one hole for receiving said elongate transverse piece.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
52 words
The invention of claim 6 further comprising a base plate at the end of said brace opposite said spring plate, and wherein said securing piece is a tire-rim clamp attached to a ring, said ring being adjustable to accommodate various size hub holes, and wherein said elongate transverse piece is an L-rod.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
27 words
The invention of claim 2 or 7 wherein said spring plate is at the upper end of said brace and said spring plate is made of metal.
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) | 1986-01-03 | 1986-07-05 | 1987-01-04 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1990-01-03 | 1990-07-05 | 1991-01-04 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1994-01-03 | 1994-07-05 | 1995-01-04 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |