US3228575A
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Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1964-10-21
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Granted: 1966-01-11
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Expires: 1984-10-21
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Stanlcigh H Peterson
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-07 07:47
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60R; B60R9/00; B60R9/04; B60R9/055
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
169 words
A CONTAINER ADAPTED TO BE POSITIONED ATOP A VEHICLE COMPRISING A FLEXIBLE BODY PORTION COMPRISING SPACED SIDE WALLS, SPACED END WALLS, A BOTTOM WALL, SAID BOTTOM WALL HAVING AN UPWARDLY EXTENDING RECESS, A LID PORTION, SAID LID PORTION HAVING A TOP PANEL AND DEPENDING SIDE AND END WALLS DIMENSIONED SNUGLY TO RECEIVE THE UPPER MARGINAL EDGES OF THE WALLS OF SAID BODY PORTION, A HANDLE SECURED TO THE OUTER SURFACE OF EACH END WALL OF SAID LID PORTION, AND A STRAP SECURED TO EACH OF SAID HANDLES AND HAVING AT THE FREE END THEREOF A HOOK ADAPTED TO ENGAGE THE RAIN GUTTER AT THE SIDE OF THE VEHICLE ROOF, SAID BODY PORTION AND SAID LID PORTION BEING ADAPTED TO FLEX UPWARDLY AS THE STRAPS ARE ATTACHED TO EFFECT A STRESS CONDITION IN THE CONTAINER DURING INSTALLATION AND DURING USE SO THAT THE STRAPS ARE MAINTAINED IN A TAUT CONDITION THROUGHOUT THE PERIOD OF USE, AND IN WHICH THE STRAPS NEED NOT BE ADJUSTED EACH TIME THE CONTAINER IS USED.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
169 words
A CONTAINER ADAPTED TO BE POSITIONED ATOP A VEHICLE COMPRISING A FLEXIBLE BODY PORTION COMPRISING SPACED SIDE WALLS, SPACED END WALLS, A BOTTOM WALL, SAID BOTTOM WALL HAVING AN UPWARDLY EXTENDING RECESS, A LID PORTION, SAID LID PORTION HAVING A TOP PANEL AND DEPENDING SIDE AND END WALLS DIMENSIONED SNUGLY TO RECEIVE THE UPPER MARGINAL EDGES OF THE WALLS OF SAID BODY PORTION, A HANDLE SECURED TO THE OUTER SURFACE OF EACH END WALL OF SAID LID PORTION, AND A STRAP SECURED TO EACH OF SAID HANDLES AND HAVING AT THE FREE END THEREOF A HOOK ADAPTED TO ENGAGE THE RAIN GUTTER AT THE SIDE OF THE VEHICLE ROOF, SAID BODY PORTION AND SAID LID PORTION BEING ADAPTED TO FLEX UPWARDLY AS THE STRAPS ARE ATTACHED TO EFFECT A STRESS CONDITION IN THE CONTAINER DURING INSTALLATION AND DURING USE SO THAT THE STRAPS ARE MAINTAINED IN A TAUT CONDITION THROUGHOUT THE PERIOD OF USE, AND IN WHICH THE STRAPS NEED NOT BE ADJUSTED EACH TIME THE CONTAINER IS USED.
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) | 1969-01-10 | 1969-07-12 | 1970-01-11 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-01-10 | 1973-07-12 | 1974-01-11 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-01-10 | 1977-07-12 | 1978-01-11 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |