US3195940A
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Trunk lid hold-down mechanism
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1963-08-08
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Granted: 1965-07-20
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Expires: 1983-08-08
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 George V Woodling
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 21:13
CPC Classifications
E; E05; E05C; E05C17/00; E05C17/02; E05C17/04; E05C17/36; E05C17/042; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T292/00; Y10T292/28
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 1
Claim 1
Independent Claim
110 words
IN COMBINATION WITH A TRUNK BODY AND A TRUNK LID, HOLD-DOWN EXTENSIBLE MEANS MOUNTED WITHIN SAID TRUNK BODY AND INTERCONNECTING SAID TRUNK LID AND SAID TRUNK BODY TO HOLD SAID TRUNK LID DOWN TO A DESIRED POSITION SHORT OF THE FULLY CLOSED POSITION WITH AN OPEN SPACES BETWEEN THE TRUNK LID AND THE TRUNK BODY, ADJUSTABLE MEANS TO VARY THE EFFECTIVE LENGTH OF SAID HOLD-DOWN EXTENSIBLE MEANS, AND EXTENSION MEANS EXTENDING FROM A PLACE WITHIN SAID TRUNK BODY AND THROUGH SAID OPEN SPACE TO A PLACE EXTERNALLY OF SAID TRUNK BODY FOR POSITIONING SAID ADJUSTABLE MEANS EXTERNALLY OF SAID TRUNK BODY WHEREBY SAID ADJUSTABLE MEANS IS READILY ACCESSIBLE FOR OPERATION.
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) | 1968-07-19 | 1969-01-18 | 1969-07-20 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1972-07-19 | 1973-01-18 | 1973-07-20 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1976-07-19 | 1977-01-18 | 1977-07-20 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |