US3112501A
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Load-carrying apparatus for an automobile top
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1961-10-02
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Granted: 1963-12-03
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Expires: 1981-10-02
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Lawrence D Mcdougal
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 07:35
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60R; B60R9/00; B60R9/08
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
159 words
IN LOAD-CARRYING APPARATUS FOR AN AUTOMOBILE TOP, A COMBINATION OF A PAIR OF TRANSVERSELY DISPOSED SPACEDAPART BOLSTERS EXTENDING ACROSS THE CAR TOP, A SUPPORTING BLOCK UNDER EACH END PORTION OF THE BOLSTERS EXTENDING IN A GENERAL FORE-AND-AFT DIRECTION ALONG THE TOP, MEANS FOR ATTACHING THE BOLSTERS TO THE BLOCKS, SAID BLOCKS HAVING SEATING FACES AT THEIR LOWER ENDS CONFORMING TO THE PHYSICAL CHARACTER OF THE SURFACE OF THE TOP, UPON WHICH THEY REST, COMPRESSIBLE PADS OF FOAM RUBBER CARRIED BY THE UNDER FACES OF THE BLOCKS AND RESTING UPON THE CAR TOP, TENSION MEANS UNDER TENSION CONNECTING THE END PORTIONS OF SAID BOLSTERS TO THE RAIN GUTTERS OF THE AUTOMOBILE, FLEXIBLE CABLES OF LATERALLY COMPRESSIBLE MATERIAL EXTENDING ACROSS THE CAR TOP FOR HOLDING DOWN ARTICLES CARRIED ON THE TOP, AND MEANS AT THE ENDS OF THE BOLSTERS PRESENTING TAPERED SOCKETS INTO WHICH THE ENDS OF SAID CABLES MAY BE FORCIBLY PUSHED TO AVOID THE NECESSITY OF TYING THE SAME.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
159 words
IN LOAD-CARRYING APPARATUS FOR AN AUTOMOBILE TOP, A COMBINATION OF A PAIR OF TRANSVERSELY DISPOSED SPACEDAPART BOLSTERS EXTENDING ACROSS THE CAR TOP, A SUPPORTING BLOCK UNDER EACH END PORTION OF THE BOLSTERS EXTENDING IN A GENERAL FORE-AND-AFT DIRECTION ALONG THE TOP, MEANS FOR ATTACHING THE BOLSTERS TO THE BLOCKS, SAID BLOCKS HAVING SEATING FACES AT THEIR LOWER ENDS CONFORMING TO THE PHYSICAL CHARACTER OF THE SURFACE OF THE TOP, UPON WHICH THEY REST, COMPRESSIBLE PADS OF FOAM RUBBER CARRIED BY THE UNDER FACES OF THE BLOCKS AND RESTING UPON THE CAR TOP, TENSION MEANS UNDER TENSION CONNECTING THE END PORTIONS OF SAID BOLSTERS TO THE RAIN GUTTERS OF THE AUTOMOBILE, FLEXIBLE CABLES OF LATERALLY COMPRESSIBLE MATERIAL EXTENDING ACROSS THE CAR TOP FOR HOLDING DOWN ARTICLES CARRIED ON THE TOP, AND MEANS AT THE ENDS OF THE BOLSTERS PRESENTING TAPERED SOCKETS INTO WHICH THE ENDS OF SAID CABLES MAY BE FORCIBLY PUSHED TO AVOID THE NECESSITY OF TYING THE SAME.
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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) | 1966-12-02 | 1967-06-03 | 1967-12-03 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1970-12-02 | 1971-06-03 | 1971-12-03 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1974-12-02 | 1975-06-03 | 1975-12-03 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |