US3237824A
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Container for automobile
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1964-11-12
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Granted: 1966-03-01
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Expires: 1984-11-12
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Daniel E Gunckel
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-26 15:29
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60R; B60R7/00; B60R7/04
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
218 words
A CONTAINER FOR AN AUTOMOBILE HAVING A TUNNEL HUMP COMPRISING, IN COMBINATION: (A) A RECTANGULAR BOTTOM WALL ADAPTED TO BE SECURED TO THE TUNNEL HUMP OF AN AUTOMOBILE, (B) SAID BOTTOM WALL HAVING INTEGRAL OPPOSITE SIDE WALLS EXTENDING UPWARDLY AND EACH SIDE WALL HAVING AN INWARDLY TURNED FLANGE FORMING AN OPENING AT EACH END OF THE CONTAINER, (C) A FIRST END WALL HAVING A RECESS AROUND ONE EDGE FORMING A SHOULDER PORTION ADAPTED TO BE RECEIVED WITHIN ONE OF THE OPENINGS FORMED BY SAID SIDE WALLS AND BOTTOM WALL, (D) A SECOND END WALL HAVING A RECESS AROUND ONE EDGE FORMING A SHOULDER PORTION ADAPTED TO BE RECEIVED WITHIN THE OTHER OPENING FORMED BY SAID SIDE WALLS AND BOTTOM WALL, (E) A PAIR OF U-SHAPED RAILS, (F) SAID FIRST END WALL PROVIDED WITH A PAIR OF SPACED RECESSES FOR RECEIVING AND SUPPORTING ONE END OF SAID RAILS, (G) SAID SECOND END WALL PROVIDED WITH A PAIR OF SPACED RECESSES FOR RECEIVING AND SUPPORTING THE OTHER END OF SAID RAILS, (H) A PAIR OF RECTANGULAR TOP MEMBERS PROVIDED WITH A RECESS DISPOSED ALONG EACH SIDE, AND (I) SAID RECTANGULAR TOP MEMBERS ADAPTED TO BE MOUNTED ON SAID U-SHAPED RAILS SO THAT THE TOP MEMBERS CAN BE MOVED ON THE RAILS TO OPEN AND CLOSE THE OPENING TO THE CONTAINER.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
218 words
A CONTAINER FOR AN AUTOMOBILE HAVING A TUNNEL HUMP COMPRISING, IN COMBINATION: (A) A RECTANGULAR BOTTOM WALL ADAPTED TO BE SECURED TO THE TUNNEL HUMP OF AN AUTOMOBILE, (B) SAID BOTTOM WALL HAVING INTEGRAL OPPOSITE SIDE WALLS EXTENDING UPWARDLY AND EACH SIDE WALL HAVING AN INWARDLY TURNED FLANGE FORMING AN OPENING AT EACH END OF THE CONTAINER, (C) A FIRST END WALL HAVING A RECESS AROUND ONE EDGE FORMING A SHOULDER PORTION ADAPTED TO BE RECEIVED WITHIN ONE OF THE OPENINGS FORMED BY SAID SIDE WALLS AND BOTTOM WALL, (D) A SECOND END WALL HAVING A RECESS AROUND ONE EDGE FORMING A SHOULDER PORTION ADAPTED TO BE RECEIVED WITHIN THE OTHER OPENING FORMED BY SAID SIDE WALLS AND BOTTOM WALL, (E) A PAIR OF U-SHAPED RAILS, (F) SAID FIRST END WALL PROVIDED WITH A PAIR OF SPACED RECESSES FOR RECEIVING AND SUPPORTING ONE END OF SAID RAILS, (G) SAID SECOND END WALL PROVIDED WITH A PAIR OF SPACED RECESSES FOR RECEIVING AND SUPPORTING THE OTHER END OF SAID RAILS, (H) A PAIR OF RECTANGULAR TOP MEMBERS PROVIDED WITH A RECESS DISPOSED ALONG EACH SIDE, AND (I) SAID RECTANGULAR TOP MEMBERS ADAPTED TO BE MOUNTED ON SAID U-SHAPED RAILS SO THAT THE TOP MEMBERS CAN BE MOVED ON THE RAILS TO OPEN AND CLOSE THE OPENING TO THE CONTAINER.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1969-02-28 | 1969-08-30 | 1970-03-01 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-02-28 | 1973-08-30 | 1974-03-01 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-02-28 | 1977-08-30 | 1978-03-01 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |