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US3237982A
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Convertible dust boot securing and tensing means
Assignee: Motors Liquidation Co
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Filing: 1963-12-24
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Granted: 1966-03-01
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Expires: 1983-12-24
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Gregory E Bell
- 👤 Wilson H West
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
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google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-06 09:04
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60J; B60J7/00; B60J7/20; B60J7/202
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
119 words
IN A VEHICLE BODY HAVING A CONVERTIBLE TOP HOUSING WELL OPENING UPWARDLY AND TRANSVERSELY OF THE BODY, A DUST BOOT FOR CLOSING SAID WELL HAVING PERIPHERAL EDGE PORTIONS OVERLYING THE WELL OPENING EDGES OF THE BODY, MEANS SECURING A FIRST BOOT EDGE TO CORRESPONDING FIRST WELL OPENING EDGE ON THE BODY, A FIRST SPRING MEANS FORMING A CHANNELED RECESS SPACED FROM A SECOND WELL OPENING EDGE ON THE BODY OPPOSITE AND FIRST WELL OPENING EDGE AND OPENIGN GENERALLY OUTWARDLY OF THE BODY, AND A SECOND SPRING MEANS SECURED TO AND REINFORCING A SECOND BOOT EDGE PORTION LYING ADJACENT SAID CHANNELED RECESS AND HAVING DEPENDING ARMS AT SPACED INTERVALS INSERTABLE FOR BOOT RETAINING AND TENSING ENGAGEMENT WITHIN SAID CHANNELED RECESS.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
119 words
IN A VEHICLE BODY HAVING A CONVERTIBLE TOP HOUSING WELL OPENING UPWARDLY AND TRANSVERSELY OF THE BODY, A DUST BOOT FOR CLOSING SAID WELL HAVING PERIPHERAL EDGE PORTIONS OVERLYING THE WELL OPENING EDGES OF THE BODY, MEANS SECURING A FIRST BOOT EDGE TO CORRESPONDING FIRST WELL OPENING EDGE ON THE BODY, A FIRST SPRING MEANS FORMING A CHANNELED RECESS SPACED FROM A SECOND WELL OPENING EDGE ON THE BODY OPPOSITE AND FIRST WELL OPENING EDGE AND OPENIGN GENERALLY OUTWARDLY OF THE BODY, AND A SECOND SPRING MEANS SECURED TO AND REINFORCING A SECOND BOOT EDGE PORTION LYING ADJACENT SAID CHANNELED RECESS AND HAVING DEPENDING ARMS AT SPACED INTERVALS INSERTABLE FOR BOOT RETAINING AND TENSING ENGAGEMENT WITHIN SAID CHANNELED RECESS.
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) | 1969-02-28 | 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 |