US3177034A
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Convertible top assembly
Assignee: Motors Liquidation Co
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Filing: 1961-09-20
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Granted: 1965-04-06
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Expires: 1981-09-20
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Jr James C Louton
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 18:55
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60J; B60J7/00; B60J7/08; B60J7/12; B60J7/1204
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
149 words
IN A VEHICLE BODY HAVING A CONVERTIBLE TOP MOUNTED THEREON FOR MOVEMENT BETWEEN RAISED AND LOWER POSITIONS AND INCLUDING A REAR RAIL SECTION SWINGABLY MOUNTED ON THE BODY, THE COMBINATION COMPRISING, A COUNTERBALANCE ASSEMBLY INCLUDING A PAIR OF MEMBERS MOVABLE BETWEEN EXTENDED AND RETRACTED POSITIONS, MEANS SWINGABLY MOUNTING ONE OF SAID MEMBERS ADJACENT ONE END THEREOF ON SAID BODY, MEANS PIVOTALLY CONNECTING THE OTHER OF SAID MEMBERS ADJACENT ONE END THEREOF TO SAID REAR RAIL SECTION TO ONE SIDE OF THE PIVOT THEREOF ON SAID BODY, RESILIENT MEANS INTERCONNECTING SAID MEMBERS ADJACENT THE OTHER FREE ENDS THEREOF, SAID RESILIENT MEANS HAVING A FREE POSITION CORRESPONDING TO A POSITION OF SAID TOP INTERMEDIATE SAID RAISED AND LOWERED POSITIONS THEREOF AND BEING ARRANGED TO SELECTIVELY AND ALTERNATELY BIAS SAID MEMBERS TO SAID EXTENDED AND SAID RETRACTED POSITIONS THEREOF WHEN SAID TOP IS IN SAID LOWERED AND SAID RAISED POSITIONS THEREOF, RESPECTIVELY.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
149 words
IN A VEHICLE BODY HAVING A CONVERTIBLE TOP MOUNTED THEREON FOR MOVEMENT BETWEEN RAISED AND LOWER POSITIONS AND INCLUDING A REAR RAIL SECTION SWINGABLY MOUNTED ON THE BODY, THE COMBINATION COMPRISING, A COUNTERBALANCE ASSEMBLY INCLUDING A PAIR OF MEMBERS MOVABLE BETWEEN EXTENDED AND RETRACTED POSITIONS, MEANS SWINGABLY MOUNTING ONE OF SAID MEMBERS ADJACENT ONE END THEREOF ON SAID BODY, MEANS PIVOTALLY CONNECTING THE OTHER OF SAID MEMBERS ADJACENT ONE END THEREOF TO SAID REAR RAIL SECTION TO ONE SIDE OF THE PIVOT THEREOF ON SAID BODY, RESILIENT MEANS INTERCONNECTING SAID MEMBERS ADJACENT THE OTHER FREE ENDS THEREOF, SAID RESILIENT MEANS HAVING A FREE POSITION CORRESPONDING TO A POSITION OF SAID TOP INTERMEDIATE SAID RAISED AND LOWERED POSITIONS THEREOF AND BEING ARRANGED TO SELECTIVELY AND ALTERNATELY BIAS SAID MEMBERS TO SAID EXTENDED AND SAID RETRACTED POSITIONS THEREOF WHEN SAID TOP IS IN SAID LOWERED AND SAID RAISED POSITIONS THEREOF, RESPECTIVELY.
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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) | 1968-04-05 | 1968-10-05 | 1969-04-06 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1972-04-05 | 1972-10-05 | 1973-04-06 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1976-04-05 | 1976-10-05 | 1977-04-06 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |