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Motor vehicle front end structure
Assignee: Ford Motor Co
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Filing: 1961-05-15
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Granted: 1963-04-23
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Expires: 1981-05-15
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Schwiering Willi
- 👤 Wolf Wilhelm
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 17:59
CPC Classifications
B; B62; B62D; B62D25/00; B62D25/08; B62D25/082; B62D25/084
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
105 words
IN A VEHICULAR FRONT END STRUCTURE HAVING FENDER APRON ASSEMBLIES CONNECTED AT THEIR REAR ENDS BY A DASH PANEL, A DEEP DRAWN PANEL STRUCTURE SECURED TO SAID FENDER APRON ASSEMBLIES AT THEIR FRONT ENDS, SAID PANEL STRUCTURE EXTENDING SUBSTANTIALLY ACROSS THE FULL WIDTH OF SAID FRONT END STRUCTURE, SAID PANEL STRUCTURE COMPRISING A SUPPORTING PLATE SECTION AND A VERTICAL PLATE PORTION HAVING RADIATOR FASTENING DEVICE RECEIVING MEANS, SAID PANEL STRUCTURE AT THE LOWER EXTREMITIES THEREOF HAVING INTEGRAL CONCAVELY CONTOURED FORWARDLY EXTENDING SIDE WALLS TO PROVIDE AIR INLET RECEIVING SURFACES AND AT THE UPPER EXTREMITIES THEREOF BEING FORMED AS THE OUTER HALFSHELLS OF HEAD LAMP HOUSINGS.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
105 words
IN A VEHICULAR FRONT END STRUCTURE HAVING FENDER APRON ASSEMBLIES CONNECTED AT THEIR REAR ENDS BY A DASH PANEL, A DEEP DRAWN PANEL STRUCTURE SECURED TO SAID FENDER APRON ASSEMBLIES AT THEIR FRONT ENDS, SAID PANEL STRUCTURE EXTENDING SUBSTANTIALLY ACROSS THE FULL WIDTH OF SAID FRONT END STRUCTURE, SAID PANEL STRUCTURE COMPRISING A SUPPORTING PLATE SECTION AND A VERTICAL PLATE PORTION HAVING RADIATOR FASTENING DEVICE RECEIVING MEANS, SAID PANEL STRUCTURE AT THE LOWER EXTREMITIES THEREOF HAVING INTEGRAL CONCAVELY CONTOURED FORWARDLY EXTENDING SIDE WALLS TO PROVIDE AIR INLET RECEIVING SURFACES AND AT THE UPPER EXTREMITIES THEREOF BEING FORMED AS THE OUTER HALFSHELLS OF HEAD LAMP HOUSINGS.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1966-04-22 | 1966-10-22 | 1967-04-23 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1970-04-22 | 1970-10-22 | 1971-04-23 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1974-04-22 | 1974-10-22 | 1975-04-23 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |