US3252731A
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Folding top having bow connecting means
Assignee: Motors Liquidation Co
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Filing: 1964-09-28
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Granted: 1966-05-24
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Expires: 1984-09-28
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Gerald E Brynn
- 👤 Bertram C Danz
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 11:11
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60J; B60J1/00; B60J1/18; B60J1/1807; B60J1/1815
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
113 words
IN A CONVERTIBLE VEHICLE BODY, THE COMBINATION COMPRISING, A FOLDING TOP FRAME MOUNTED ON SAID BODY FOR MOVEMENT RELATIVE THERETO BETWEEN RAISED AND LOWERED POSITIONS, A BOW MEMBER ADAPTED TO BE OPERATIVELY ASSOCIATED WITH A PORTION OF SAID FRAME FOR MOVEMENT IN UNISON THEREWITH BETWEEN RAISED AND LOWERED POSITIONS, AND MEANS CONNECTING SAID BOW MEMBER WITH SAID FRAME PORTION AND INDEPENDENTLY WITH SAID BODY TO SUPPORT SAID BOW MEMBER THEREON, SAID CONNECTING MEANS BEING OPERABLE IN RESPONSE TO MOVEMENT OF SAID FRAME PORTION TO MOVE SAID BOW MEMBER BODILY RELATIVE THERETO AND OVER A PATH OF MULTIPLIED EXTENT RELATIVE TO SAID BODY BETWEEN RAISED AND LOWERED POSITIONS OVER THAT OF SAID FRAME PORTION.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
113 words
IN A CONVERTIBLE VEHICLE BODY, THE COMBINATION COMPRISING, A FOLDING TOP FRAME MOUNTED ON SAID BODY FOR MOVEMENT RELATIVE THERETO BETWEEN RAISED AND LOWERED POSITIONS, A BOW MEMBER ADAPTED TO BE OPERATIVELY ASSOCIATED WITH A PORTION OF SAID FRAME FOR MOVEMENT IN UNISON THEREWITH BETWEEN RAISED AND LOWERED POSITIONS, AND MEANS CONNECTING SAID BOW MEMBER WITH SAID FRAME PORTION AND INDEPENDENTLY WITH SAID BODY TO SUPPORT SAID BOW MEMBER THEREON, SAID CONNECTING MEANS BEING OPERABLE IN RESPONSE TO MOVEMENT OF SAID FRAME PORTION TO MOVE SAID BOW MEMBER BODILY RELATIVE THERETO AND OVER A PATH OF MULTIPLIED EXTENT RELATIVE TO SAID BODY BETWEEN RAISED AND LOWERED POSITIONS OVER THAT OF SAID FRAME PORTION.
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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) | 1969-05-23 | 1969-11-22 | 1970-05-24 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-05-23 | 1973-11-22 | 1974-05-24 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-05-23 | 1977-11-22 | 1978-05-24 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |