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US4482169A
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Traction rack for light trucks
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1983-01-27
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Granted: 1984-11-13
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Expires: 2003-01-27
Abstract
Abstract A traction rack for a rear axle driven truck is provided which comprises a generally rectangularly-shaped assembly having side elements sized for placement on the bed of the truck between the wheel wells, lead weights attached to respective ends of the side elements to form the rectangular assembly having substantial weight concentrated near the ends of the assembly near the wheel wells, one of the side elements having an extension on each end exceeding the spacing between the wheel wells to facilitate placement and restraint of the rack over the rear axle.
Inventors
- 👤 George Yim
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-25 22:30
CPC Classifications
B; B62; B62D; B62D49/00; B62D49/08; B62D49/085; B60; B60B; B60B15/00; B60B15/28
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
112 words
A rack configured for placement on the bed of a truck between the rear wheel wells and over the rear axle thereof, for adding weight in a desired distribution to improve traction of the rear wheels of said truck, comprising: a. first and second transverse elements sized for placement on said bed between said wheel wells; b. at least one lead weight bolted to respective ends of said transverse elements to form a generally rectangularly-shaped assembly having substantial weight concentrated near the ends of said transverse elements; and c. said weights configured to support that portion of said transverse elements between the innermost attached weights in a spaced relationship to said bed.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
112 words
A rack configured for placement on the bed of a truck between the rear wheel wells and over the rear axle thereof, for adding weight in a desired distribution to improve traction of the rear wheels of said truck, comprising: a. first and second transverse elements sized for placement on said bed between said wheel wells; b. at least one lead weight bolted to respective ends of said transverse elements to form a generally rectangularly-shaped assembly having substantial weight concentrated near the ends of said transverse elements; and c. said weights configured to support that portion of said transverse elements between the innermost attached weights in a spaced relationship to said bed.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
158 words
A rack configured for placement on the bed of a truck between the rear wheel wells and over the rear axle thereof, for adding weight in a desired distribution to improve traction of the rear wheels of said truck, comprising: a. first and second transverse elements, one of said transverse elements being sized for placement on said bed between said wheel wells, the other said transverse element including an extension on each end thereof exceeding the spacing between said wheel for placement against said wheel wells whereby said assembly may be substantially centered and restrained between said wheel wells over said axle; b. at least one lead weight bolted to respective ends of said transverse elements to form a generally rectangularly-shaped assembly having substantial weight concentrated near the ends of said transverse elements; and c. said weights configured to support that portion of said transverse elements between the innermost attached weight in a spaced relationship to said bed.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
158 words
A rack configured for placement on the bed of a truck between the rear wheel wells and over the rear axle thereof, for adding weight in a desired distribution to improve traction of the rear wheels of said truck, comprising: a. first and second transverse elements, one of said transverse elements being sized for placement on said bed between said wheel wells, the other said transverse element including an extension on each end thereof exceeding the spacing between said wheel for placement against said wheel wells whereby said assembly may be substantially centered and restrained between said wheel wells over said axle; b. at least one lead weight bolted to respective ends of said transverse elements to form a generally rectangularly-shaped assembly having substantial weight concentrated near the ends of said transverse elements; and c. said weights configured to support that portion of said transverse elements between the innermost attached weight in a spaced relationship to said bed.
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| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1987-11-13 | 1988-05-14 | 1988-11-13 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1991-11-13 | 1992-05-14 | 1992-11-13 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1995-11-13 | 1996-05-14 | 1996-11-13 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |