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US3236557A
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Folding top structure
Assignee: Motors Liquidation Co
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Filing: 1964-09-08
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Granted: 1966-02-22
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Expires: 1984-09-08
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Edward G Podolan
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 11:47
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60J; B60J1/00; B60J1/18; B60J1/1807; B60J1/1823
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
118 words
IN A VEHICLE BODY HAVING A TOP STRUCTURE PROVIDED WITH AN OPENING THEREIN AND BEING MOVABLE IN A PATH BETWEEN RAISED AND LOWERED POSITIONS, THE COMBINATION COMPRISING A CLOSURE MEMBER ADAPTED TO CLOSE SAID TOP OPENING, MEANS INDEPENDENT OF SAID TOP STRUCTURE FOR MOUNTING SAID CLOSURE ON SAID BODY FOR MOVEMENT IN A PATH OTHER THAN THE PATH OF MOVEMENT OF SAID TOP STRUCTURE AND BETWEEN A FIRST POSITION CLOSING SAID TOP OPEN WHEN SAID TOP STRUCTURE IS IN THE RAISED POSITION THEREOF AND A SECOND RETRACTED POSITION, AND SELECTIVELY RELEASABLE CONNECTING MEANS FOR EITHER CONNECTING SAID CLOSURE TO SAID TOP STRUCTURE FOR MOVEMENT OF SAID CLOSURE BETWEEN SAID FIRST AND SECOND POSITIONS THEREOF IN UNISON WITH MOVE-
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
118 words
IN A VEHICLE BODY HAVING A TOP STRUCTURE PROVIDED WITH AN OPENING THEREIN AND BEING MOVABLE IN A PATH BETWEEN RAISED AND LOWERED POSITIONS, THE COMBINATION COMPRISING A CLOSURE MEMBER ADAPTED TO CLOSE SAID TOP OPENING, MEANS INDEPENDENT OF SAID TOP STRUCTURE FOR MOUNTING SAID CLOSURE ON SAID BODY FOR MOVEMENT IN A PATH OTHER THAN THE PATH OF MOVEMENT OF SAID TOP STRUCTURE AND BETWEEN A FIRST POSITION CLOSING SAID TOP OPEN WHEN SAID TOP STRUCTURE IS IN THE RAISED POSITION THEREOF AND A SECOND RETRACTED POSITION, AND SELECTIVELY RELEASABLE CONNECTING MEANS FOR EITHER CONNECTING SAID CLOSURE TO SAID TOP STRUCTURE FOR MOVEMENT OF SAID CLOSURE BETWEEN SAID FIRST AND SECOND POSITIONS THEREOF IN UNISON WITH MOVE-
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) | 1969-02-21 | 1969-08-23 | 1970-02-22 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-02-21 | 1973-08-23 | 1974-02-22 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-02-21 | 1977-08-23 | 1978-02-22 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |