US3117801A
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Snubbing cable for vehicle rear axles
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1962-11-16
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Granted: 1964-01-14
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Expires: 1982-11-16
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Marc A Dionne
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-22 16:33
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60G; B60G17/00; B60G17/005
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
179 words
A SNUBBING CABLE OF THE CLASS DESCRIBED FOR AN AUTOMOBILE HAVING A FRAME, COMPRISING, IN COMBINATION, A LENGTH OF FLEXIBLE CABLE LOOPED AT EACH END TO PROVIDE AN UPPER LOOP AND A LOWER LOOP, A SUBSTANTIALLY U-SHAPED FASTENER EMBRACING THE ADJACENT CABLE PORTIONS NEAR EACH LOOP, A SUBSTANTIALLY ELONGATED AND SUBSTANTIALLY RECTANGULAR SPACER AND NUT FASTENERS RECEIVED ON THE FREE ENDS OF EACH OF THE RESPECTIVE U-SHAPED FASTENERS AND THEREBY CLAMPING SAID CABLE PORTIONS TOGETHER, AN ELONGATED THREADED BOLT SECURED TO THE AUTOMOBILE FRAME PORTION ABOVE THE REAR AXLE FOR SUSPENDING THE UPPER LOOP OF SAID CABLE FROM THE FRAME, A HOLLOW RUBBER SLEEVE CARRIED BY THE FREE END OF SAID BOLT PROVIDING SHOCK AND ANTI-CHAFE MEANS FOR SAID UPPER LOOP, EACH SAID CABLE LOOP BEING COVERED WITH RUBBER TUBING, SAID LOWER CABLE LOOP BEING RECEIVED AROUND THE REAR AXLE OF SAID AUTOMOBILE AND SAID UPPER CABLE LOOP BEING RECEIVED AROUND SAID BOLT SLEEVE TO SUPPORT THE AXLE UPON JACKING THE AUTOMOBILE WHEREBY THE HEIGHT OF THE AUTOMOBILE NEED BE RAISED TO REPLACE A TIRE THEREON IS APPRECIABLY REDUCED.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
179 words
A SNUBBING CABLE OF THE CLASS DESCRIBED FOR AN AUTOMOBILE HAVING A FRAME, COMPRISING, IN COMBINATION, A LENGTH OF FLEXIBLE CABLE LOOPED AT EACH END TO PROVIDE AN UPPER LOOP AND A LOWER LOOP, A SUBSTANTIALLY U-SHAPED FASTENER EMBRACING THE ADJACENT CABLE PORTIONS NEAR EACH LOOP, A SUBSTANTIALLY ELONGATED AND SUBSTANTIALLY RECTANGULAR SPACER AND NUT FASTENERS RECEIVED ON THE FREE ENDS OF EACH OF THE RESPECTIVE U-SHAPED FASTENERS AND THEREBY CLAMPING SAID CABLE PORTIONS TOGETHER, AN ELONGATED THREADED BOLT SECURED TO THE AUTOMOBILE FRAME PORTION ABOVE THE REAR AXLE FOR SUSPENDING THE UPPER LOOP OF SAID CABLE FROM THE FRAME, A HOLLOW RUBBER SLEEVE CARRIED BY THE FREE END OF SAID BOLT PROVIDING SHOCK AND ANTI-CHAFE MEANS FOR SAID UPPER LOOP, EACH SAID CABLE LOOP BEING COVERED WITH RUBBER TUBING, SAID LOWER CABLE LOOP BEING RECEIVED AROUND THE REAR AXLE OF SAID AUTOMOBILE AND SAID UPPER CABLE LOOP BEING RECEIVED AROUND SAID BOLT SLEEVE TO SUPPORT THE AXLE UPON JACKING THE AUTOMOBILE WHEREBY THE HEIGHT OF THE AUTOMOBILE NEED BE RAISED TO REPLACE A TIRE THEREON IS APPRECIABLY REDUCED.
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) | 1967-01-13 | 1967-07-15 | 1968-01-14 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1971-01-13 | 1971-07-15 | 1972-01-14 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1975-01-13 | 1975-07-15 | 1976-01-14 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |