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US3216762A
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Assignee: Motors Liquidation Co
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Filing: 1964-04-23
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Granted: 1965-11-09
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Expires: 1984-04-23
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Charles S Lautenbach
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 17:38
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60J; B60J7/00; B60J7/0053; B60J7/0069
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
83 words
IN COMBINATION WITH A VEHCILE BODY, A FOLDABLE CONVERTIBLE TOP MOVABLE BETWEEN RAISED AND LOWERED POSITIONS AND INCLUDING A SIDE RAIL MOUNTED ON SAID BODY FOR MOVEMENT INWARDLY THEREOF UPON FOLDING MOVEMENT OF SAID TOP, BOW SUPPORT MEANS MOUNTED ON SAID BODEY FOR MOVEMENT IN A PLANE LONGITUDINALLY THEREOF UPON FOLDING MOVEMENT OF SAID TOP, AND MEANS LOCKING SAID SIDE RAIL TO SAID BOW SUPPORT MEANS IN THE RAISED POSITION OF SAID TOP TO PREVENT MOVEMENT OF SAID TOP TO A LOWERED POSITION.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
83 words
IN COMBINATION WITH A VEHCILE BODY, A FOLDABLE CONVERTIBLE TOP MOVABLE BETWEEN RAISED AND LOWERED POSITIONS AND INCLUDING A SIDE RAIL MOUNTED ON SAID BODY FOR MOVEMENT INWARDLY THEREOF UPON FOLDING MOVEMENT OF SAID TOP, BOW SUPPORT MEANS MOUNTED ON SAID BODEY FOR MOVEMENT IN A PLANE LONGITUDINALLY THEREOF UPON FOLDING MOVEMENT OF SAID TOP, AND MEANS LOCKING SAID SIDE RAIL TO SAID BOW SUPPORT MEANS IN THE RAISED POSITION OF SAID TOP TO PREVENT MOVEMENT OF SAID TOP TO A LOWERED POSITION.
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) | 1968-11-08 | 1969-05-10 | 1969-11-09 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1972-11-08 | 1973-05-10 | 1973-11-09 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1976-11-08 | 1977-05-10 | 1977-11-09 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |