US3174575A
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Mounting device for tilting integral hood and fender assembly
Assignee: Mack Trucks Inc
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Filing: 1963-05-01
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Granted: 1965-03-23
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Expires: 1983-05-01
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Walter M May
- 👤 Donald W Glasenapp
- 👤 Harry J Warmkessel
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
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Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-27 07:21
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60K; B60K15/00; B60R; B60R1/00; B60R1/02; B60R1/06; B60R1/0605; B62; B62D; B62D25/00; B62D25/08; B62D25/10; B62D33/00; B62D33/06; B62D49/00; B62D49/005
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
121 words
IN A VEHICLE HAVING A FRAME, AN ENGINE MOUNTED IN SAID FRAME AND A RADIATOR FOR SAID ENGINE MOUNTED ON SAID FRAME, THE COMBINATION OF A HOOD FOR COVERING SAID ENGINE, SUBSTANTIALLY RIGID UPRIGHTS RESILIENTLY MOUNTED ON SAID FRAME ON OPPOSITE SIDES OF SAID RADIATOR, HINGE MEANS MOUNTED ON SAID UPRIGHT AND CONNECTED WITH SAID HOOD FOR SUPPORTING IT FOR TILTING MOVEMENT BETWEEN ENGINE-COVERING AND ENGINE-UNCOVERING POSITIONS, MEANS FOR URGING SAID HOOD FROM SAID ENGINECOVERING POSITION TOWARD SAID ENGINE-UNCOVERING POSITION, SAID MEANS INCLUDING A LEAF SPRING HAVING ONE END ATTACHED TO SAID HOOD AND A FREE END, AND MEANS MOUNTED ON SAID FRAME AND ENGAGEABLE WITH SAID FREE END FOR FLEXING SAID SPRING WHEN SAID HOOD IS IN SAID ENGINECOVERING POSITION.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
121 words
IN A VEHICLE HAVING A FRAME, AN ENGINE MOUNTED IN SAID FRAME AND A RADIATOR FOR SAID ENGINE MOUNTED ON SAID FRAME, THE COMBINATION OF A HOOD FOR COVERING SAID ENGINE, SUBSTANTIALLY RIGID UPRIGHTS RESILIENTLY MOUNTED ON SAID FRAME ON OPPOSITE SIDES OF SAID RADIATOR, HINGE MEANS MOUNTED ON SAID UPRIGHT AND CONNECTED WITH SAID HOOD FOR SUPPORTING IT FOR TILTING MOVEMENT BETWEEN ENGINE-COVERING AND ENGINE-UNCOVERING POSITIONS, MEANS FOR URGING SAID HOOD FROM SAID ENGINECOVERING POSITION TOWARD SAID ENGINE-UNCOVERING POSITION, SAID MEANS INCLUDING A LEAF SPRING HAVING ONE END ATTACHED TO SAID HOOD AND A FREE END, AND MEANS MOUNTED ON SAID FRAME AND ENGAGEABLE WITH SAID FREE END FOR FLEXING SAID SPRING WHEN SAID HOOD IS IN SAID ENGINECOVERING POSITION.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1968-03-22 | 1968-09-21 | 1969-03-23 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1972-03-22 | 1972-09-21 | 1973-03-23 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1976-03-22 | 1976-09-21 | 1977-03-23 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |