US3136576A
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Easily accessible vehicles
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1962-04-24
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Granted: 1964-06-09
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Expires: 1982-04-24
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Leo V Curtin
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 17:16
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60J; B60J5/00; B60J5/04; B60J5/047; B60J7/00; B60J7/02; B60J7/04; B60J7/057; B60J7/0573
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
132 words
IN A ROOFED VEHICLE, A RETRACTABLE PANEL DISPOSED IN THE ROOF OF SAID VEHICLE ADJACENT TO A DOOR THEREOF AND AUTOMATIC MEANS FOR MOVING SAID PANEL WITHIN THE PLANE OF THE ROOF OF THE VEHICLE IN RELATION TO THE MOVEMENT OF THE ADJACENT DOOR, SAID MEANS COMPRISING A REVERSIBLE MOTOR IN ELECTRICAL CONNECTION WITH A BATTERY OF SAID VEHICLE, DRIVE MEANS CONNECTING THE MOTOR AND THE PANEL, AND A SWITCH LINKED MECHANICALLY TO THE ADJACENT DOOR FOR OPERATION IN RELATION TO THE MOVEMENT OF SAID DOOR, SAID SWITCH COMPRISING A WIPER ARM CONNECTED TO SAID DOOR AND A CONTACT PLATE, SAID WIPER ARM ARRANGED TO CONTACT THE CONTACT PLATE WHEN THE DOOR IS MOVED OUTWARDLY NOT LESS THAN APPROXIMATELY 10 DEGREES OF ARC AND NOT MORE THAN APPROXIMATELY 40 DEGREES OF ARC.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
132 words
IN A ROOFED VEHICLE, A RETRACTABLE PANEL DISPOSED IN THE ROOF OF SAID VEHICLE ADJACENT TO A DOOR THEREOF AND AUTOMATIC MEANS FOR MOVING SAID PANEL WITHIN THE PLANE OF THE ROOF OF THE VEHICLE IN RELATION TO THE MOVEMENT OF THE ADJACENT DOOR, SAID MEANS COMPRISING A REVERSIBLE MOTOR IN ELECTRICAL CONNECTION WITH A BATTERY OF SAID VEHICLE, DRIVE MEANS CONNECTING THE MOTOR AND THE PANEL, AND A SWITCH LINKED MECHANICALLY TO THE ADJACENT DOOR FOR OPERATION IN RELATION TO THE MOVEMENT OF SAID DOOR, SAID SWITCH COMPRISING A WIPER ARM CONNECTED TO SAID DOOR AND A CONTACT PLATE, SAID WIPER ARM ARRANGED TO CONTACT THE CONTACT PLATE WHEN THE DOOR IS MOVED OUTWARDLY NOT LESS THAN APPROXIMATELY 10 DEGREES OF ARC AND NOT MORE THAN APPROXIMATELY 40 DEGREES OF ARC.
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) | 1967-06-09 | 1967-12-09 | 1968-06-09 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1971-06-09 | 1971-12-09 | 1972-06-09 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1975-06-09 | 1975-12-09 | 1976-06-09 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |