US3647240A
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Kick block
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1970-04-02
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Granted: 1972-03-07
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Expires: 1990-04-02
Abstract
Abstract A shoe-kicking device for an automotive vehicle, the device comprising a wooden block mounted to a bracket, the bracket being mountable within a pair of clamps affixed to the chassis frame of an automotive vehicle so that the block in use, is in a position where a person may kick his feet upon entering the vehicle so to remove snow or slush from his shoes.
Inventors
- 👤 Joseph Rachic
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 22:17
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60R; B60R3/00; B60R3/04
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
166 words
In a kick block, the combination of a wooden block, said block being adaptable for a person kicking his shoes thereagainst for removing snow, slush or mud therefrom, said block being mounted to a bracket, and means for supporting said bracket, said means for supporting said bracket comprising a pair of clamps, one of said clamps comprising a generally U-shaped member and the other of which comprises an angle-shaped member, said clamps being securable to a channel of the chassis of an automotive vehicle, one of said clamps comprising said U-shaped member including a pair of spaced-apart horizontal walls and an intermediate vertical wall along one edge of said horizontal walls, said intermediate wall having a slot therethrough for passage of a bracket portion, a throat being formed between said horizontal walls into which a flange of said channel of said vehicle chassis may be inserted, and a lower wall of said clamp having a threaded opening receiving a bolt for bearing against said bracket portion.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
166 words
In a kick block, the combination of a wooden block, said block being adaptable for a person kicking his shoes thereagainst for removing snow, slush or mud therefrom, said block being mounted to a bracket, and means for supporting said bracket, said means for supporting said bracket comprising a pair of clamps, one of said clamps comprising a generally U-shaped member and the other of which comprises an angle-shaped member, said clamps being securable to a channel of the chassis of an automotive vehicle, one of said clamps comprising said U-shaped member including a pair of spaced-apart horizontal walls and an intermediate vertical wall along one edge of said horizontal walls, said intermediate wall having a slot therethrough for passage of a bracket portion, a throat being formed between said horizontal walls into which a flange of said channel of said vehicle chassis may be inserted, and a lower wall of said clamp having a threaded opening receiving a bolt for bearing against said bracket portion.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
62 words
The combination as set forth in claim 1, wherein, the other said clamp comprising said angle-configurated member includes a vertical wall positioned for securement alongside said channel of said automobile chassis, and a horizontal wall having a threaded opening receiving a bolt for bearing against said bracket portion, and said vertical wall having a slot for the passage of said bracket portion.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
45 words
The combination as set forth in claim 2, wherein said bracket includes a horizontally extending tongue, said tongue being slidable within said slots of said brackets, said bolts of said clamps being in alignment to bear against an underside of said tongue of said brackets.
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) | 1975-03-07 | 1975-09-06 | 1976-03-07 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-03-07 | 1979-09-06 | 1980-03-07 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-03-07 | 1983-09-06 | 1984-03-07 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |