US3131423A
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Articulation devices for vehicle boot covers
Assignee: Renault SA
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Filing: 1961-05-25
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Granted: 1964-05-05
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Expires: 1981-05-25
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Peras Lucien
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-09 11:22
CPC Classifications
E; E05; E05D; E05D3/00; E05D3/06; E05D3/14; E05D3/145
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
127 words
ARTICULATION DEVICE FOR THE HOOD OF A TRUNK OF A VEHICLE COMPRISING A SYSTEM CONSISTING OF TWO CURVED CONNECTING RODS WHICH FORM PART OF A DEFORMABLE FOUR-SIDED FIGURE, EACH ROD BEING PIVOTALLY CONNECTED AT ONE END TO THE HOOD AND AT THE OTHER END TO A WALL OF THE TRUNK, A STOP ARM CARRIED BY ONE OF SAID RODS AND HAVING A FREE END, A ROLLER SUPPORTED ON THE FREE END, SPRING MEANS OPERATIVELY CONNECTED TO THE OPPOSITE END OF THE STOP ARM, A GUIDE PLATE MOUNTED ON THE WALL OF THE TRUNK AND HAVING A PAIR OF SPACED NOTCHES, SAID SPRING MEANS MOVING SAID ROLLER INTO ONE OF THE NOTCHES IN THE OPEN POSITION AND INTO THE OTHER NOTCH IN THE CLOSED POSITION OF THE HOOD.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
127 words
ARTICULATION DEVICE FOR THE HOOD OF A TRUNK OF A VEHICLE COMPRISING A SYSTEM CONSISTING OF TWO CURVED CONNECTING RODS WHICH FORM PART OF A DEFORMABLE FOUR-SIDED FIGURE, EACH ROD BEING PIVOTALLY CONNECTED AT ONE END TO THE HOOD AND AT THE OTHER END TO A WALL OF THE TRUNK, A STOP ARM CARRIED BY ONE OF SAID RODS AND HAVING A FREE END, A ROLLER SUPPORTED ON THE FREE END, SPRING MEANS OPERATIVELY CONNECTED TO THE OPPOSITE END OF THE STOP ARM, A GUIDE PLATE MOUNTED ON THE WALL OF THE TRUNK AND HAVING A PAIR OF SPACED NOTCHES, SAID SPRING MEANS MOVING SAID ROLLER INTO ONE OF THE NOTCHES IN THE OPEN POSITION AND INTO THE OTHER NOTCH IN THE CLOSED POSITION OF THE HOOD.
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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) | 1967-05-05 | 1967-11-04 | 1968-05-05 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1971-05-05 | 1971-11-04 | 1972-05-05 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1975-05-05 | 1975-11-04 | 1976-05-05 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |