US3266838A
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Automatic latch mechanism for foldable convertible top
Assignee: Motors Liquidation Co
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Filing: 1964-11-03
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Granted: 1966-08-16
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Expires: 1984-11-03
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Raymond G Heincelman
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 22:20
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60J; B60J7/00; B60J7/185; B60J7/1851; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S292/00; Y10S292/05; Y10T; Y10T292/00; Y10T292/54; Y10T292/564
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 1
Claim 1
Independent Claim
150 words
A TOP LATCHING MECHAINSM FOR AN AUTOMOTIVE VEHICLE BODY HAVING A WINDSHIELD MOUNTING MEMBER SUPPORTED ABOVE THE BODY AND A CONVERTIBLE TOP FOLDABLE BETWEEN A TOWARD TOP OPENED POSITION AND A RAISED POSITION CLOSING THE TOP WITH RESPECT TO A VEHICLE BODY DEFINED PASSENGER COMPARTMENT, SAID MECHANISM INCLUDING A STRIKER LOCATED ON AN UPPER PORTION OF THE WINDSHIELD MOUNTING MEMBER, A TOP SUPPORTING FRAME MEMBER MOVABLE TO A TOP CLOSED POSITION PROXIMATE THE WINDSHIELD MOUNTING MEMBER, LATCH MEANS MOUNTED ON SAID TOP FRAME MEMBER AND INCLUDING A LATCH MEMBER MOVABLE BETWEEN AN UNLATCHED POSITION AND A LOCKING POSITION LATCHABLY ENGAGING THE STRIKER WHEN THE TOP IS IN ITS RAISED POSITION, MEANS FOR NORMALLY RETAINING SAID LATCH MEMBER IN ITS UNLATCHED POSITION AND OPERABLE BY RELATIVE TOP CLOSING MOVEMENT OCCURING BETWEEN SAID TOP FRAME AND WINDSHIELD MOUNTING MEMBERS TO RELEASE THE LATCH LEVER FOR MOVEMENT TO ITS TOP LOCKING POSITION, AND
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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) | 1969-08-15 | 1970-02-14 | 1970-08-16 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-08-15 | 1974-02-14 | 1974-08-16 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-08-15 | 1978-02-14 | 1978-08-16 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |