US3700260A
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Mud flap and mounting means
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1971-02-19
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Granted: 1972-10-24
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Expires: 1991-02-19
Abstract
Abstract Spring urged clamp means, connected with a vehicle rearward support, grips an enlarged upper edge portion of a mud flap. Downwardly directed stress impressed on the depending portion of the mud flap opens the clamp means to release the mud flap.
Inventors
- 👤 Peter N Moore
- 👤 Leo F Pierce
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 12:07
CPC Classifications
B; B62; B62D; B62D25/00; B62D25/08; B62D25/16; B62D25/18; B62D25/188
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
163 words
A vehicle mud flap support and holder, comprising: a base plate adapted to be transversely secured to a vehicle surface rearwardly of the wheel position, said base plate having a depending portion turned laterally rearward, downwardly and forwardly with its depending edge terminating rearwardly of the plane of said base plate forming a fixed clamp jaw; a movable clamp jaw positioned on said base plate for cooperative movement toward and away from said fixed clamp jaw, said movable clamp jaw extending laterally forward and downwardly from and rearwardly toward said fixed clamp jaw with its depending edge terminating forwardly of the plane of said base plate; a generally rectangular mud flap; a lug secured to and substantially coextensive with one side edge of said mud flap, said lug projecting laTerally of the planes of opposing surfaces of said mud flap, said lug being cooperatively received between said clamp jaws; and, spring means connected with each said clamp jaw at their respective end portions.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
163 words
A vehicle mud flap support and holder, comprising: a base plate adapted to be transversely secured to a vehicle surface rearwardly of the wheel position, said base plate having a depending portion turned laterally rearward, downwardly and forwardly with its depending edge terminating rearwardly of the plane of said base plate forming a fixed clamp jaw; a movable clamp jaw positioned on said base plate for cooperative movement toward and away from said fixed clamp jaw, said movable clamp jaw extending laterally forward and downwardly from and rearwardly toward said fixed clamp jaw with its depending edge terminating forwardly of the plane of said base plate; a generally rectangular mud flap; a lug secured to and substantially coextensive with one side edge of said mud flap, said lug projecting laTerally of the planes of opposing surfaces of said mud flap, said lug being cooperatively received between said clamp jaws; and, spring means connected with each said clamp jaw at their respective end portions.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
60 words
The support and holder according to claim 1 in which said spring means includes: a bolt extending through the respective end portions of said jaws and projecting beyond the respective lateral limit of said jaws; and, a tension spring supported by the respective end portion of said bolts and normally biasing said movable clamp jaw toward said fixed clamp jaw.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
81 words
The support and holder according to claim 1 in which said base plate is transversely divided intermediate its connection with said vehicle and the upper limit of said fixed clamp jaw and further including: a piano hinge connecting said fixed clamp jaw to the forward surface of said base plate above the depending edge of the latter. 4. The support and holder according to claim 3 and further including: strap hinges connecting said movable clamp jaw to said fixed clamp jaw.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
23 words
The support and holder according to claim 1 and further including: strap hinges connecting said movable clamp jaw to said fixed clamp jaw.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
65 words
The support and holder according to claim 1 in which said clamp jaws form a polygonal-shape in cross section and in which said lug comprises a section of metal doubled back upon itself to form a cooperating polygonal-shape and defining laterally projecting spaced-apart parallel leg portions cooperatively contacting opposing surfaces of said mud flap; and, bolt means connecting said leg portions to said mud flap.
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) | 1975-10-24 | 1976-04-24 | 1976-10-24 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-10-24 | 1980-04-24 | 1980-10-24 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-10-24 | 1984-04-24 | 1984-10-24 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |