US3160338A
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Glass panel impact device
Assignee: Ford Motor Co
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Filing: 1963-05-15
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Granted: 1964-12-08
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Expires: 1983-05-15
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 John C Widman
- 👤 Erwin J Marynowski
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 09:32
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60J; B60J1/00; B60J9/00; B60J9/02; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T225/00; Y10T225/30; Y10T225/371; Y10T83/00; Y10T83/869; Y10T83/8776; Y10T83/8782
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
111 words
IN COMBINATION, A PANEL FORMED OF A GLASS MATERIAL CHARACTERIZED BY A TENDENCY TO SHATTER UPON PENETRATION BY AN IMPACT MEMBER, A FRAME MOUNTING SAID GLASS PANEL IN A WALL OF AN ENCLOSURE, AND AN IMPACT DEVICE SUPPORTED BY SAID FRAME IN JUXTAPOSITION TO SAID GLASS PANEL, SAID IMPACT DEVICE COMPRISING AN IMPACT MEMBER, MEANS SUPPORTING SAID IMPACT MEMBER FOR MOVEMENT FROM A NORMAL REST POSITION TO A POSITION OF IMPACT WITH SAID GLASS PANEL, AND AN IMPACT ENERGY IMPARTING MEANS OPERATIVE TO MOVE SAID IMPACT MEMBER FROM ITS NORMAL REST POSITION TO SAID POSITION OF IMPACT WITH A FORCE SUFFICIENT TO CAUSE SAID IMPACT MEMBER TO PENETRATE SAID GLASS PANEL.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
111 words
IN COMBINATION, A PANEL FORMED OF A GLASS MATERIAL CHARACTERIZED BY A TENDENCY TO SHATTER UPON PENETRATION BY AN IMPACT MEMBER, A FRAME MOUNTING SAID GLASS PANEL IN A WALL OF AN ENCLOSURE, AND AN IMPACT DEVICE SUPPORTED BY SAID FRAME IN JUXTAPOSITION TO SAID GLASS PANEL, SAID IMPACT DEVICE COMPRISING AN IMPACT MEMBER, MEANS SUPPORTING SAID IMPACT MEMBER FOR MOVEMENT FROM A NORMAL REST POSITION TO A POSITION OF IMPACT WITH SAID GLASS PANEL, AND AN IMPACT ENERGY IMPARTING MEANS OPERATIVE TO MOVE SAID IMPACT MEMBER FROM ITS NORMAL REST POSITION TO SAID POSITION OF IMPACT WITH A FORCE SUFFICIENT TO CAUSE SAID IMPACT MEMBER TO PENETRATE SAID GLASS PANEL.
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) | 1967-12-08 | 1968-06-08 | 1968-12-08 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1971-12-08 | 1972-06-08 | 1972-12-08 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1975-12-08 | 1976-06-08 | 1976-12-08 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |