US3102498A
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Sidewall-to-floor connection for vehicles
Assignee: ThyssenKrupp Budd Co
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Filing: 1960-04-26
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Granted: 1963-09-03
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Expires: 1980-04-26
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Albert G Dean
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-26 23:06
CPC Classifications
B; B61; B61D; B61D17/00; B61D17/04; B61D17/10; B61D17/043
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
113 words
A FLEXIBLE SIDEWALL-TO-FLOOR CONNECTION FOR RAILWAY VEHICLES HAVING A SIDESILL AND A FLOOR ASSEMBLY AND PANEL CONNECTED POSTS IN A SIDEWALL ASSEMBLY, COMPRISING IN COMBINATION, SIDEWALL POSTS IN SAID SIDEWALL ASSEMBLY, A SIDESILL IN SAID FLOOR ASSEMBLY, A FLEXIBLE LONGITUDINAL INNER PLATE CONNECTED TO THE INNER SIDE OF SAID SIDEWALLS POSTS, A FLEXIBLE LONGITUDINAL OUTER PLATE CONNECTED TO THE OUTER SIDE OF SAID SIDEWALL POST, SAID INNER PLATE AND SAID OUTER PLATE PROVIDED WITH DOWNWARD AND VERTICAL EXTENSION EXTENDING FROM THE BOTTOM OF SAID SIDEWALLS POST IN MATING PARALLEL RELATIONSHIP, SAID MATING PLATES BEING CONNECTED TO THE OUTSIDE OF SAID SIDESILL AND EXTENDING VERTICAL ABOVE SAID FLOOR ASSEMBLY AND PROVIDING AN INTERMEDIATE FLEXIBLE
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
113 words
A FLEXIBLE SIDEWALL-TO-FLOOR CONNECTION FOR RAILWAY VEHICLES HAVING A SIDESILL AND A FLOOR ASSEMBLY AND PANEL CONNECTED POSTS IN A SIDEWALL ASSEMBLY, COMPRISING IN COMBINATION, SIDEWALL POSTS IN SAID SIDEWALL ASSEMBLY, A SIDESILL IN SAID FLOOR ASSEMBLY, A FLEXIBLE LONGITUDINAL INNER PLATE CONNECTED TO THE INNER SIDE OF SAID SIDEWALLS POSTS, A FLEXIBLE LONGITUDINAL OUTER PLATE CONNECTED TO THE OUTER SIDE OF SAID SIDEWALL POST, SAID INNER PLATE AND SAID OUTER PLATE PROVIDED WITH DOWNWARD AND VERTICAL EXTENSION EXTENDING FROM THE BOTTOM OF SAID SIDEWALLS POST IN MATING PARALLEL RELATIONSHIP, SAID MATING PLATES BEING CONNECTED TO THE OUTSIDE OF SAID SIDESILL AND EXTENDING VERTICAL ABOVE SAID FLOOR ASSEMBLY AND PROVIDING AN INTERMEDIATE FLEXIBLE
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) | 1966-09-02 | 1967-03-04 | 1967-09-03 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1970-09-02 | 1971-03-04 | 1971-09-03 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1974-09-02 | 1975-03-04 | 1975-09-03 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |