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US3158392A
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Holder for automobile trunk lids
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1962-10-15
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Granted: 1964-11-24
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Expires: 1982-10-15
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Shell Kerry Lester
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-26 19:49
CPC Classifications
E; E05; E05C; E05C17/00; E05C17/02; E05C17/04; E05C17/36; E05C17/042; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S292/00; Y10S292/43; Y10T; Y10T292/00; Y10T292/34
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
133 words
APPARATUS FOR BIASING AN AUTOMOBILE TRUNK LID DOWNWARDLY WHEN THE SAME IS MAINTAINED IN AN OPEN POSITION BY AN ARTICLE BETWEEN THE LID AND THE AUTOMOBILE, SAID APPARATUS COMPRISING: AN ELONGATED SPRING ADAPTED TO BE SECURED ADJACENT ONE END THEREOF TO SAID TRUNK LID AND TO EXTEND TOWARD SAID AUTOMOBILE; AN ELONGATED ELEMENT ADAPTED TO BE SECURED ADJACENT A FIRST EXTREMITY THEREOF TO SAID AUTOMOBILE, SAID ELEMENT COMPRISING A COIL SPRING; AND MEANS MOVABLE ALONG THE LENGTH OF SAID ELEMENT AND RELEASABLY SECURED THERETO FOR INTERCONNECTING SAID ELEMENT WITH SAID SPRING ADJACENT THE OPPOSITE END OF THE LATTER WHEREBY THE EFFECTIVE LENGTH OF SAID SPRING MAY BE VARIED TO PERMIT ARTICLES OF VARIOUS SHAPES AND SIZES TO BE CARRIED BETWEEN THE TRUNK LID AND THE AUTOMOBILE WITHOUT SUBJECTING SAID SPRING TO EXCESSIVE STRESSES.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
133 words
APPARATUS FOR BIASING AN AUTOMOBILE TRUNK LID DOWNWARDLY WHEN THE SAME IS MAINTAINED IN AN OPEN POSITION BY AN ARTICLE BETWEEN THE LID AND THE AUTOMOBILE, SAID APPARATUS COMPRISING: AN ELONGATED SPRING ADAPTED TO BE SECURED ADJACENT ONE END THEREOF TO SAID TRUNK LID AND TO EXTEND TOWARD SAID AUTOMOBILE; AN ELONGATED ELEMENT ADAPTED TO BE SECURED ADJACENT A FIRST EXTREMITY THEREOF TO SAID AUTOMOBILE, SAID ELEMENT COMPRISING A COIL SPRING; AND MEANS MOVABLE ALONG THE LENGTH OF SAID ELEMENT AND RELEASABLY SECURED THERETO FOR INTERCONNECTING SAID ELEMENT WITH SAID SPRING ADJACENT THE OPPOSITE END OF THE LATTER WHEREBY THE EFFECTIVE LENGTH OF SAID SPRING MAY BE VARIED TO PERMIT ARTICLES OF VARIOUS SHAPES AND SIZES TO BE CARRIED BETWEEN THE TRUNK LID AND THE AUTOMOBILE WITHOUT SUBJECTING SAID SPRING TO EXCESSIVE STRESSES.
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) | 1967-11-24 | 1968-05-25 | 1968-11-24 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1971-11-24 | 1972-05-25 | 1972-11-24 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1975-11-24 | 1976-05-25 | 1976-11-24 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |