US3083048A
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Vehicle body and door header sealing means
Assignee: Ford Motor Co
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Filing: 1961-06-27
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Granted: 1963-03-26
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Expires: 1981-06-27
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Clarence F Kramer
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-26 19:44
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60J; B60J10/00; B60J10/80; B60J10/84; B60J10/86
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
131 words
IN COMBINATION, A VEHICLE BODY HEADER INCLUDING INTEGRAL WEATHERSTRIP RETENTION MEANS COMPRISING A LATERALLY OPENING CHANNEL HAVING A LOWER WALL, A FIRST WEATHERSTRIP HAVING A BODY PORTION RETAINED WITHIN SAID CHANNEL AND A DEFLECTABLE PORTION EXTENDING EXTERIORLY OF SAID CHANNEL BELOW AND IN SPACED RELATION TO SAID LOWER WALL, A DOOR HEADER INCLUDING INTEGRAL WEATHERSTRIP RETENTION MEANS, A SECOND WEATHERSTRIP RETAINED BY SAID DOOR HEADER WEATHERSTRIP RETENTION MEANS AND HAVING A DEFLECTABLE PORTION ENGAGEABLE WITH SAID LOWER WALL TO PROVIDE A PRIMARY SEAL BETWEEN SAID HEADERS, AND DRAIN TROUGH MEANS ON SAID DOOR HEADER ADAPTED TO CATCH WATER SEEPAGE PAST SAID SECOND WEATHERSTRIP, SAID DRAIN TROUGH MEANS BEING ENGAGEABLE WITH SAID FIRST WEATHERSTRIP DEFLECTABLE PORTION TO DEFLECT THE LATTER TOWARD SAID LOWER WALL TO PROVIDE A SECONDARY SEAL BETWEEN SAID HEADERS.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
131 words
IN COMBINATION, A VEHICLE BODY HEADER INCLUDING INTEGRAL WEATHERSTRIP RETENTION MEANS COMPRISING A LATERALLY OPENING CHANNEL HAVING A LOWER WALL, A FIRST WEATHERSTRIP HAVING A BODY PORTION RETAINED WITHIN SAID CHANNEL AND A DEFLECTABLE PORTION EXTENDING EXTERIORLY OF SAID CHANNEL BELOW AND IN SPACED RELATION TO SAID LOWER WALL, A DOOR HEADER INCLUDING INTEGRAL WEATHERSTRIP RETENTION MEANS, A SECOND WEATHERSTRIP RETAINED BY SAID DOOR HEADER WEATHERSTRIP RETENTION MEANS AND HAVING A DEFLECTABLE PORTION ENGAGEABLE WITH SAID LOWER WALL TO PROVIDE A PRIMARY SEAL BETWEEN SAID HEADERS, AND DRAIN TROUGH MEANS ON SAID DOOR HEADER ADAPTED TO CATCH WATER SEEPAGE PAST SAID SECOND WEATHERSTRIP, SAID DRAIN TROUGH MEANS BEING ENGAGEABLE WITH SAID FIRST WEATHERSTRIP DEFLECTABLE PORTION TO DEFLECT THE LATTER TOWARD SAID LOWER WALL TO PROVIDE A SECONDARY SEAL BETWEEN SAID HEADERS.
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) | 1966-03-25 | 1966-09-24 | 1967-03-26 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1970-03-25 | 1970-09-24 | 1971-03-26 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1974-03-25 | 1974-09-24 | 1975-03-26 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |