US3190686A
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Adjustable barriers for vehicle interiors
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1964-05-04
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Granted: 1965-06-22
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Expires: 1984-05-04
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Smiler Leonard
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-27 04:30
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60R; B60R21/00; B60R21/02; B60R21/026
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
159 words
IN COMBINATION WITH A VEHICLE AN INTERIOR FLOOR AND A CEILING, A BARRIER ASSEMBLY COMPRISING (A) A BARRIER HAVING AN UPPER SUBSTANTIALLY HORIZONTALLY EXTENDING PORTION AND AT LEAST ONE VERTICAL LEG ASSEMBLY FIXED TO SAID BARRIER TO EXTEND DOWNWARDLY FROM SAID BARRIER, (B) SAID LEG ASSEMBLY, COMPRISING A FIRST ELONGATED LEG MEMBER FIXED TO SAID BARRIER, A SECOND ELONGATED LEG MEMBER MOVABLE AXIALLY ALONG SAID FIRST LEG MEMBER, AND MEANS FOR LOCKING SAID FIRST LEG MEMBER AT ANY ONE OF A PLURALITY OF PREDETERMINED AXIAL POSITIONS WHEREBY THE AXIAL LENGTH OF SAID LEG ASSEMBLY MAY BE VARIED, AND (C) SAID LEG ASSEMBLY FURTHER COMPRISING A FINE ADJUSTMENT SCREW MEANS CARRIED AT THE FREE END OF SAID SECOND LEG MEMBER TO ADJUST THE LENGTH OF SAID SECOND LEG MEMBER AND TO ENGAGE SAID VEHICLE FLOOR AND TO URGE SAID HOPPER PORTION OF SAID BARRIER AGAINST SAID CEILING OF SAID VEHICLE TO THEREBY RIGIDLY MOUNT SAID BARRIER ASSEMBLY WITHIN SAID VEHICLE.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
159 words
IN COMBINATION WITH A VEHICLE AN INTERIOR FLOOR AND A CEILING, A BARRIER ASSEMBLY COMPRISING (A) A BARRIER HAVING AN UPPER SUBSTANTIALLY HORIZONTALLY EXTENDING PORTION AND AT LEAST ONE VERTICAL LEG ASSEMBLY FIXED TO SAID BARRIER TO EXTEND DOWNWARDLY FROM SAID BARRIER, (B) SAID LEG ASSEMBLY, COMPRISING A FIRST ELONGATED LEG MEMBER FIXED TO SAID BARRIER, A SECOND ELONGATED LEG MEMBER MOVABLE AXIALLY ALONG SAID FIRST LEG MEMBER, AND MEANS FOR LOCKING SAID FIRST LEG MEMBER AT ANY ONE OF A PLURALITY OF PREDETERMINED AXIAL POSITIONS WHEREBY THE AXIAL LENGTH OF SAID LEG ASSEMBLY MAY BE VARIED, AND (C) SAID LEG ASSEMBLY FURTHER COMPRISING A FINE ADJUSTMENT SCREW MEANS CARRIED AT THE FREE END OF SAID SECOND LEG MEMBER TO ADJUST THE LENGTH OF SAID SECOND LEG MEMBER AND TO ENGAGE SAID VEHICLE FLOOR AND TO URGE SAID HOPPER PORTION OF SAID BARRIER AGAINST SAID CEILING OF SAID VEHICLE TO THEREBY RIGIDLY MOUNT SAID BARRIER ASSEMBLY WITHIN SAID VEHICLE.
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) | 1968-06-21 | 1968-12-21 | 1969-06-22 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1972-06-21 | 1972-12-21 | 1973-06-22 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1976-06-21 | 1976-12-21 | 1977-06-22 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |