US3084972A
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Automotive body shroud and rocker panel construction
Assignee: Motors Liquidation Co
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Filing: 1961-08-21
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Granted: 1963-04-09
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Expires: 1981-08-21
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Frank M Gibson
- 👤 Clyde H Schamel
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 05:53
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60K; B60K13/00; B60K13/06; B62; B62D; B62D23/00; B62D25/00; B62D25/02; B62D25/025; B62D25/20; B62D25/2009; B62D25/2036; B62D25/2072
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
118 words
IN AN AUTOMOTIVE BODY, A HOLLOW ROCKER PANEL EXTENDING LONGITUDINALLY OF THE BODY ALONG ONE LOWER SIDE THEREOF, A FRONT PILLAR AND SHROUD DEFINING A HOLLOW STRUCTURE EXTENDING UPWARDLY FROM AND SECURED AT ITS LOWER END TO THE FORWARD END OF THE ROCKER PANEL, SAID STRUCTURE AND THE FORWARD END OF THE ROCKER PANEL HAVING CONNECTING OPENINGS FOR PASSAGE OF AIR AND WATER INTO THE ROCKER PANEL, AND MEANS FOR CONDUCTING AIR AND WATER INTO SAID STRUCTURE ABOVE SAID OPENINGS FROM THE ATMOSPHERE EXTERIORLY OF THE BODY, SAID ROCKER PANEL HAVING AN OUTLET REMOTE FROM SAID STRUCTURE FOR DISCHARGE TO THE ATMOSPHERE EXTERIORLY OF THE BODY OF AIR AND WATER PASSING THROUGH SAID ROCKER PANEL FROM SAID OPENINGS.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
118 words
IN AN AUTOMOTIVE BODY, A HOLLOW ROCKER PANEL EXTENDING LONGITUDINALLY OF THE BODY ALONG ONE LOWER SIDE THEREOF, A FRONT PILLAR AND SHROUD DEFINING A HOLLOW STRUCTURE EXTENDING UPWARDLY FROM AND SECURED AT ITS LOWER END TO THE FORWARD END OF THE ROCKER PANEL, SAID STRUCTURE AND THE FORWARD END OF THE ROCKER PANEL HAVING CONNECTING OPENINGS FOR PASSAGE OF AIR AND WATER INTO THE ROCKER PANEL, AND MEANS FOR CONDUCTING AIR AND WATER INTO SAID STRUCTURE ABOVE SAID OPENINGS FROM THE ATMOSPHERE EXTERIORLY OF THE BODY, SAID ROCKER PANEL HAVING AN OUTLET REMOTE FROM SAID STRUCTURE FOR DISCHARGE TO THE ATMOSPHERE EXTERIORLY OF THE BODY OF AIR AND WATER PASSING THROUGH SAID ROCKER PANEL FROM SAID OPENINGS.
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) | 1966-04-08 | 1966-10-08 | 1967-04-09 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1970-04-08 | 1970-10-08 | 1971-04-09 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1974-04-08 | 1974-10-08 | 1975-04-09 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |