US3148913A
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Manually operable device for operating a sliding roof
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1962-12-21
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Granted: 1964-09-15
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Expires: 1982-12-21
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Golde Hans
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 23:57
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60J; B60J7/00; B60J7/02; B60J7/04; B60J7/057; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S292/00; Y10S292/31; Y10T; Y10T74/00; Y10T74/20; Y10T74/20576; Y10T74/20732; Y10T74/20744; Y10T74/20834; Y10T74/20864
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
215 words
A DEVICE FOR MANUALLY OPERATING A SLIDING ROOF WHICH IS SLIDABLY SUPPORTED ON A FIXED ROOF PORTION OF A VEHICLE, SAID DEVICE COMPRISING A VERTICAL SHAFT ROTATABLY MOUNTED ON SAID FIXED ROOF PORTION AND ADAPTED FOR BEING ROTATED IN EXCESS OF 360* TO DISPLACE SAID SLIDING ROOF, A HUB ON SAID SHAFT BELOW THE FIXED ROOF PORTION, A HORIZONTAL PIN ON SAID HUB AND SPACED FROM SAID SHAFT, A HANDCRANK INCLUDING A FIRST SECTION PIVOTED TO SAID PIN AND A SECOND SECTION RIGIDLY CONNECTED TO THE FIRST SECTION IN ANGULAR DISPOSITION THERETO, SAID FIRST SECTION AND HUB INCLUDING ABUTTING PORTIONS LIMITING MOVEMENT OF SAID HANDCRANK ON SAID PIN TO AN ANGLE OF LESS THAN 45* BETWEEN AN ACTIVE POSITION AND A REST POSITION FOR THE HANDCRANK, SPRING MEANS ASSOCIATED WITH SAID HANDCRANK TO HOLD AND URGE SAID HANDCRANK IN EITHER OF SAID POSITIONS SAID FIXED ROOF PORTION BEING PROVIDED WITH A RECESS ACCOMMODATING THE HANDCRANK WITH THE LATTER IN SAID POSITION OF REST FOR SUBSTANTIALLY CONCEALING THE SAME AND PREVENTING SUBSTANTIAL ROTATION OF THE HANDCRANK ABOUT A VERTICAL AXIS OF ROTATION DEFINED BY SAID SHAFT, AND A HANDGRIP ROTATABLY MOUNTED ON THE SECOND SECTION OF SAID HANDCRANK FOR ROTATION ABOUT AN AXIS WHICH IS PARALLEL TO SAID SHAFT WITH THE HANDCRANK IN SAID ACTIVE POSITION.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
215 words
A DEVICE FOR MANUALLY OPERATING A SLIDING ROOF WHICH IS SLIDABLY SUPPORTED ON A FIXED ROOF PORTION OF A VEHICLE, SAID DEVICE COMPRISING A VERTICAL SHAFT ROTATABLY MOUNTED ON SAID FIXED ROOF PORTION AND ADAPTED FOR BEING ROTATED IN EXCESS OF 360* TO DISPLACE SAID SLIDING ROOF, A HUB ON SAID SHAFT BELOW THE FIXED ROOF PORTION, A HORIZONTAL PIN ON SAID HUB AND SPACED FROM SAID SHAFT, A HANDCRANK INCLUDING A FIRST SECTION PIVOTED TO SAID PIN AND A SECOND SECTION RIGIDLY CONNECTED TO THE FIRST SECTION IN ANGULAR DISPOSITION THERETO, SAID FIRST SECTION AND HUB INCLUDING ABUTTING PORTIONS LIMITING MOVEMENT OF SAID HANDCRANK ON SAID PIN TO AN ANGLE OF LESS THAN 45* BETWEEN AN ACTIVE POSITION AND A REST POSITION FOR THE HANDCRANK, SPRING MEANS ASSOCIATED WITH SAID HANDCRANK TO HOLD AND URGE SAID HANDCRANK IN EITHER OF SAID POSITIONS SAID FIXED ROOF PORTION BEING PROVIDED WITH A RECESS ACCOMMODATING THE HANDCRANK WITH THE LATTER IN SAID POSITION OF REST FOR SUBSTANTIALLY CONCEALING THE SAME AND PREVENTING SUBSTANTIAL ROTATION OF THE HANDCRANK ABOUT A VERTICAL AXIS OF ROTATION DEFINED BY SAID SHAFT, AND A HANDGRIP ROTATABLY MOUNTED ON THE SECOND SECTION OF SAID HANDCRANK FOR ROTATION ABOUT AN AXIS WHICH IS PARALLEL TO SAID SHAFT WITH THE HANDCRANK IN SAID ACTIVE POSITION.
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) | 1967-09-15 | 1968-03-16 | 1968-09-15 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1971-09-15 | 1972-03-16 | 1972-09-15 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1975-09-15 | 1976-03-16 | 1976-09-15 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |