US4778181A
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Hand tool for truck drivers and policemen
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1987-06-03
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Granted: 1988-10-18
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Expires: 2007-06-03
Abstract
Abstract An elongated generally cylindrical body of rigid plastics material has a handle portion and an outer portion and defines a longitudinally extending internal bore or chamber. An elongated rod is supported within the chamber for longitudinal movement and has an outer end portion projecting into an enlarged portion of the chamber. In one embodiment, a fifth wheel release actuator is removably connected to the outer end portion of the rod, and the rod supports the actuator for movement between a retracted position within the chamber and an extended position projecting outwardly from the body where the inner end portion of the rod threadably connects with the body. The actuater includes a pivotal hook-like plate which may be repositioned to provide for pushing or pulling of the fifth wheel release handle. In a modification, the chamber confines a pressurized tear gas canister or container which is shifted axially for dispensing the gas in response to axial movement of the rod within the chamber.
Inventors
- 👤 James L. Arney
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 02:06
CPC Classifications
F; F41; F41H; F41H9/00; F41H9/10; B; B25; B25F; B25F1/00; F41B; F41B15/00; F41B15/02; F41B15/022; F41B15/027
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 12
Claim 1
Independent Claim
213 words
A billy club adapted to be carried in a truck for testing the inflation of the truck tires and for releasing a fifth wheel, comprising an elongated rigid body having a handle portion and an outer end portion and defining a longitudinally extending internal chamber, an elongated rod disposed within said chamber for longitudinal axial movement between a retracted position within said chamber and an extended position projecting outwardly from said chamber, said rod having an inner end portion and an outer end portion, a fifth wheel release actuator mounted on said outer end portion of said rod, said release actuator including an actuator housing and a finger member, means on said actuator housing and supporting said finger member for pivotal movement between a retracted position adjacent said actuator housing and an outwardly projecting position adapted to engage a fifth wheel release handle, said actuator housing and said finger member in said retracted position being confined within said chamber in said outer end portion of said body when said rod is in said retracted position, said actuator housing and said finger member being disposed in an extended position from said body when said rod is in said extended position, and means for releasably retaining said rod and said release actuator within said chamber.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
213 words
A billy club adapted to be carried in a truck for testing the inflation of the truck tires and for releasing a fifth wheel, comprising an elongated rigid body having a handle portion and an outer end portion and defining a longitudinally extending internal chamber, an elongated rod disposed within said chamber for longitudinal axial movement between a retracted position within said chamber and an extended position projecting outwardly from said chamber, said rod having an inner end portion and an outer end portion, a fifth wheel release actuator mounted on said outer end portion of said rod, said release actuator including an actuator housing and a finger member, means on said actuator housing and supporting said finger member for pivotal movement between a retracted position adjacent said actuator housing and an outwardly projecting position adapted to engage a fifth wheel release handle, said actuator housing and said finger member in said retracted position being confined within said chamber in said outer end portion of said body when said rod is in said retracted position, said actuator housing and said finger member being disposed in an extended position from said body when said rod is in said extended position, and means for releasably retaining said rod and said release actuator within said chamber.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
32 words
A billy club as defined in claim 1 wherein said actuator housing is elongated and defines a longitudinally extending slot, and said finger member comprises a finger plate disposed within said slot.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
37 words
A billy club as defined in claim 1 wherein said means supporting said finger member comprise a removable pivot pin, and said finger member is connectable to said actuator body by said pivot pin in different positions.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
20 words
A billy club as defined in claim 1 wherein said finger member has a recess forming a hook-shaped end portion.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
27 words
A billy club as defined in claim 1 wherein said actuator housing is threadably connected to said outer end portion of said rod and is removable therefrom.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
21 words
A billy club as defined in claim 1 wherein said chamber has an enlarged end portion for receiving said actuator housing.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
33 words
A billy club as defined in claim 1 wherein said body comprises a pair of mating body sections each defining a portion of said chamber, and means for securing said body sections together.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
32 words
A billy club as defined in claim 1 wherein said means for retaining said rod and said release actuator within said chamber, comprise an end closure plug threadably connected to said body.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
238 words
A billy club adapted to be carried in a truck for testing the inflation of the truck tires and for releasing a fifth wheel, comprising an elongated rigid body having a handle portion and an outer end portion and defining a longitudinally extending internal chamber, an elongated rod disposed within said chamber for longitudinal movement between a retracted position within said chamber and an extended position projecting outwardly from said chamber, said rod having an inner end portion and an outer end portion, a fifth wheel release actuator mounted on said outer end portion of said rod, said release actuator including an actuator housing and a finger member, means on said actuator housing and supporting said finger member for pivotal movement between a retracted position adjacent said actuator housing and an outwardly projecting position adapted to engage a fifth wheel release handle, said actuator housing and said finger member in said retracted position being confined within said chamber in said outer end portion of said body when said rod is in said retracted position, said actuator housing and said finger member being disposed in an extended position from said body when said rod is in said extended position, means for releasably connecting said inner end portion of said rod to said outer end portion of said body when said rod is in said extended position, and means for retaining said rod and said release actuator within said chamber.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
238 words
A billy club adapted to be carried in a truck for testing the inflation of the truck tires and for releasing a fifth wheel, comprising an elongated rigid body having a handle portion and an outer end portion and defining a longitudinally extending internal chamber, an elongated rod disposed within said chamber for longitudinal movement between a retracted position within said chamber and an extended position projecting outwardly from said chamber, said rod having an inner end portion and an outer end portion, a fifth wheel release actuator mounted on said outer end portion of said rod, said release actuator including an actuator housing and a finger member, means on said actuator housing and supporting said finger member for pivotal movement between a retracted position adjacent said actuator housing and an outwardly projecting position adapted to engage a fifth wheel release handle, said actuator housing and said finger member in said retracted position being confined within said chamber in said outer end portion of said body when said rod is in said retracted position, said actuator housing and said finger member being disposed in an extended position from said body when said rod is in said extended position, means for releasably connecting said inner end portion of said rod to said outer end portion of said body when said rod is in said extended position, and means for retaining said rod and said release actuator within said chamber.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
47 words
A billy club as defined in claim 1 wherein said means connecting said inner end portion of said rod to said body, comprise external threads on said inner end portion of said rod, and means defining internal threads within said chamber for releasably engaging said external threads.
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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) | 1991-10-18 | 1992-04-18 | 1992-10-18 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1995-10-18 | 1996-04-18 | 1996-10-18 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1999-10-18 | 2000-04-18 | 2000-10-18 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |