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US3132891A
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Vehicle underbody construction
Assignee: Motors Liquidation Co
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Filing: 1962-02-05
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Granted: 1964-05-12
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Expires: 1982-02-05
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 John W Pyuro
- 👤 John E Rossbach
- 👤 Dick H Williams
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 17:09
CPC Classifications
B; B62; B62D; B62D25/00; B62D25/04; B62D25/02; B62D25/025
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
150 words
A VEHICLE UNDERBODY COMPRISING, IN COMBINATION, A FLOOR PAN, A FIRST BOX SECTION REINFORCING STRUCTURE SECURED TO AN EDGE PORTION OF SAID FLOOR PAN AND INCLUDING A FIRST PAIR OF OPPOSITELY EXTENDING FLANGES, A ROCKER OUTER PANEL MEMBER HAVING A SECOND PAIR OF OPPOSITELY EXTENDING FLANGES WHICH HAVE LONGITUDINALLY SPACED PORTIONS SECURED TO SAID FIRST OPPOSITELY EXTENDING FLANGES, AND INTERMEDIATE PORTIONS SPACED FROM SAID FIRST OPPOSITELY EXTENDING FLANGES, A PILLAR INNER MEMBER HAVING A LOWER PORTION THEREOF SANDWICHED BETWEEN AND SECURED TO SAID FIRST PAIR OF OPPOSITELY EXTENDING FLANGES AND SAID INTERMEDIATE PORTIONS OF SAID SECOND PAIR OF OPPOSITELY EXTENDING FLANGES TO PROVIDE A ROCKER INNER PANEL MEMBER WHICH FORMS A SECOND BOX SECTION REINFORCING STRUCTURE WITH SAID ROCKER OUTER PANEL MEMBER, AND A PILLAR OUTER STRUCTURE SECURED TO SAID PILLAR INNER MEMBER AND TO SAID ROCKER OUTER PANEL MEMBER, AND SUPPORTED BY SAID FIRST AND SECOND BOX SECTION STRUCTURES.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
150 words
A VEHICLE UNDERBODY COMPRISING, IN COMBINATION, A FLOOR PAN, A FIRST BOX SECTION REINFORCING STRUCTURE SECURED TO AN EDGE PORTION OF SAID FLOOR PAN AND INCLUDING A FIRST PAIR OF OPPOSITELY EXTENDING FLANGES, A ROCKER OUTER PANEL MEMBER HAVING A SECOND PAIR OF OPPOSITELY EXTENDING FLANGES WHICH HAVE LONGITUDINALLY SPACED PORTIONS SECURED TO SAID FIRST OPPOSITELY EXTENDING FLANGES, AND INTERMEDIATE PORTIONS SPACED FROM SAID FIRST OPPOSITELY EXTENDING FLANGES, A PILLAR INNER MEMBER HAVING A LOWER PORTION THEREOF SANDWICHED BETWEEN AND SECURED TO SAID FIRST PAIR OF OPPOSITELY EXTENDING FLANGES AND SAID INTERMEDIATE PORTIONS OF SAID SECOND PAIR OF OPPOSITELY EXTENDING FLANGES TO PROVIDE A ROCKER INNER PANEL MEMBER WHICH FORMS A SECOND BOX SECTION REINFORCING STRUCTURE WITH SAID ROCKER OUTER PANEL MEMBER, AND A PILLAR OUTER STRUCTURE SECURED TO SAID PILLAR INNER MEMBER AND TO SAID ROCKER OUTER PANEL MEMBER, AND SUPPORTED BY SAID FIRST AND SECOND BOX SECTION STRUCTURES.
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) | 1967-05-12 | 1967-11-11 | 1968-05-12 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1971-05-12 | 1971-11-11 | 1972-05-12 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1975-05-12 | 1975-11-11 | 1976-05-12 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |