US3159422A
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Assignee: Motors Liquidation Co
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Filing: 1962-08-13
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Granted: 1964-12-01
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Expires: 1982-08-13
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Charles S Lautenbach
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 07:01
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60J; B60J7/00; B60J7/0053; B60J7/0069
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
121 words
IN COMBINATION WITH A VEHICLE BODY, A CONVERTIBLE TOP INCLUDING FRONT AND REAR RAIL SECTIONS PIVOTALLY INTERCONNECTED FOR FOLDING MOVEMENT INBOARD OF SAID BODY, MEANS PIVOTALLY MOUNTING SAID REAR RAIL SECTION ON SAID BODY, AND STABILIZING MEANS COUPLED BETWEEN SAID FRONT RAIL SECTION AND SAID BODY AND CONTROLLING FOLDING MOVEMENT OF SAID FRONT RAIL SECTION RELATIVE TO SAID REAR RAIL SECTION AND TO SAID BODY, SAID STABILIZING MEANS INCLUDING FIRST MEANS MOVABLY MOUNTED ON SAID BODY, SECOND MEANS MOVABLY MOUNTED ON SAID FRONT RAIL SECTION, SAID FIRST AND SECOND MEANS BEING MOVABLE IN PLANES DISSIMILAR WITH RESPECT TO EACH OTHER, AND MEANS INTERCONNECTING SAID FIRST AND SECOND MEANS AND PERMITTING SAID FIRST AND SECOND MEANS TO MOVE IN SAID DISSIMILAR PLANES.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
121 words
IN COMBINATION WITH A VEHICLE BODY, A CONVERTIBLE TOP INCLUDING FRONT AND REAR RAIL SECTIONS PIVOTALLY INTERCONNECTED FOR FOLDING MOVEMENT INBOARD OF SAID BODY, MEANS PIVOTALLY MOUNTING SAID REAR RAIL SECTION ON SAID BODY, AND STABILIZING MEANS COUPLED BETWEEN SAID FRONT RAIL SECTION AND SAID BODY AND CONTROLLING FOLDING MOVEMENT OF SAID FRONT RAIL SECTION RELATIVE TO SAID REAR RAIL SECTION AND TO SAID BODY, SAID STABILIZING MEANS INCLUDING FIRST MEANS MOVABLY MOUNTED ON SAID BODY, SECOND MEANS MOVABLY MOUNTED ON SAID FRONT RAIL SECTION, SAID FIRST AND SECOND MEANS BEING MOVABLE IN PLANES DISSIMILAR WITH RESPECT TO EACH OTHER, AND MEANS INTERCONNECTING SAID FIRST AND SECOND MEANS AND PERMITTING SAID FIRST AND SECOND MEANS TO MOVE IN SAID DISSIMILAR PLANES.
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) | 1967-12-01 | 1968-06-01 | 1968-12-01 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1971-12-01 | 1972-06-01 | 1972-12-01 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1975-12-01 | 1976-06-01 | 1976-12-01 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |