US3271067A
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Retractable foldable rigid roof for vehicle body
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1964-10-20
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Granted: 1966-09-06
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Expires: 1984-10-20
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Rollman Paul Pierre
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 05:10
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60J; B60J7/00; B60J7/08; B60J7/12; B60J7/14; B60J7/143; B60J7/146; B60J7/02; B60J7/026; B60J7/028; B60J7/20; B60J7/201
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
139 words
IN A VEHICLE HAVING A WINDSHIELD, FRONT AND BACK SEATS AND A STORAGE SPACE BEHIND SAID BACK SEATS, A RIGID, FOLDABLE, CONVERTIBLE ROOF COMPRISING (A) A MAIN REAR ROOF SECTION COVERING APPROXIMATELY THE SPACE BETWEEN SAID FRONT SEATS AND THE BACK OF SAID REAR SEATS; (B) LATERAL PANELS SUPPORTING SAID MAIN ROOF SECTION AND EXTENDING DOWNWARDLY FROM THE MAIN ROOF SECTION; (C) A FRAME, SUPPORTED BY SAID PANELS AND HAVING A WINDOW; (D) SLIDING MEMBERS SECURED TO SAID PANELS; (E) GUIDES IN SAID STORAGE SPACE FOR RECEIVING SAID SLIDING MEMBERS, AND GUIDES LYING IN A VERTICAL PLANE PARALLEL TO THE FORWARD DIRECTION OF THE VEHICLE, AND BEING INCLINED DOWNWARDLY AND BACKWARDLY OF THE VEHICLE; (F) MEANS FOR RAISING AND RETRACTING SAID SLIDING MEMBERS IN SAID GUIDES AND THEREBY RAISING AND RETRACTING SAID MAIN ROOF SECTION INTO SAID STORAGE SPACE;
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
139 words
IN A VEHICLE HAVING A WINDSHIELD, FRONT AND BACK SEATS AND A STORAGE SPACE BEHIND SAID BACK SEATS, A RIGID, FOLDABLE, CONVERTIBLE ROOF COMPRISING (A) A MAIN REAR ROOF SECTION COVERING APPROXIMATELY THE SPACE BETWEEN SAID FRONT SEATS AND THE BACK OF SAID REAR SEATS; (B) LATERAL PANELS SUPPORTING SAID MAIN ROOF SECTION AND EXTENDING DOWNWARDLY FROM THE MAIN ROOF SECTION; (C) A FRAME, SUPPORTED BY SAID PANELS AND HAVING A WINDOW; (D) SLIDING MEMBERS SECURED TO SAID PANELS; (E) GUIDES IN SAID STORAGE SPACE FOR RECEIVING SAID SLIDING MEMBERS, AND GUIDES LYING IN A VERTICAL PLANE PARALLEL TO THE FORWARD DIRECTION OF THE VEHICLE, AND BEING INCLINED DOWNWARDLY AND BACKWARDLY OF THE VEHICLE; (F) MEANS FOR RAISING AND RETRACTING SAID SLIDING MEMBERS IN SAID GUIDES AND THEREBY RAISING AND RETRACTING SAID MAIN ROOF SECTION INTO SAID STORAGE SPACE;
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) | 1969-09-05 | 1970-03-07 | 1970-09-06 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-09-05 | 1974-03-07 | 1974-09-06 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-09-05 | 1978-03-07 | 1978-09-06 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |