US3278221A
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Collapsible vehicle
Assignee: MBK Industrie SA
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Filing: 1964-03-25
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Granted: 1966-10-11
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Expires: 1984-03-25
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Jaulmes Eric
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 00:29
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60J; B60J7/00; B60J7/20; B60J7/201; B60J7/08; B60J7/16; B60J7/1628; B60J7/1664; B60J7/1692; B60J7/206; B62; B62D; B62D31/00; B62D31/003; B62D31/006
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
215 words
THE COMBINATION WITH A COLLAPSIBLE VEHICLE OF THE TYPE DESCRIBED HAVING A BODY, TWO OPPOSITE DOORS THEREIN FITTED WITH FREE-STANDING DOOR WINDOWS OPERABLE BETWEEN RAISED AND LOWERED POSITIONS, A HOOD EXTENDING FROM THE FRONT OF AND DRIVE''S SEAT DISPOSED BEHIND SAID BODY; OF A COLLAPSIBLE SUPERSTRUCTURE COMPRISING A WINDSHIELD AND A REAR WINDOW BOTH HAVING UPRIGHTS AND BEING OF THE SAME VERTICAL DIMENSIONS, AND A ROOF, MEANS PIVOTALLY CONNECTING THE UPRIGHTS OF SAID WINDSHIELD AND SAID REAR WINDOW AT THEIR LOWER ENDS TO SAID BODY IN FRONT OF AND BEHIND, RESPECTIVELY, THE OPENINGS DEFINED BY SAID DOORS, FURTHER MEANS PIVOTALLY CONNECTING THE FRONT AND REAR WINDOW AT SAID ROOF TO THE UPPER ENDS OF THE UPRIGHTS OF SAID WINDSHIELD AND SAID REAR WINDOW, RESPECTIVELY, TO FORM A JOINTED PARALLELOPIPED BY SAID SUPERSTRUCTURE IN ITS EXTENDED POSITION AND TO ENABLE THE SAME TO BE OPERATED TO A COLLAPSED POSITON WITH SAID WINDSHIELD HORIZONTALLY OVERLYING SAID HOOD, WITH SAID ROOF RESTING UPON SAID WINDSHIELD, AND WITH SAID REAR WINDOW HORIZONTALLY OVERLYING SAID SEAT BEHIND SAID WINDSHIELD, AND A PAIR OF PANELS CONNECTED TO THE UPRIGHTS OF SAID REAR WINDOW, TO OCCUPY THE SPACES BETWEEN SAID REAR WINDOW AND THE DOOR WINDOWS IN THE CLOSED POSITION AND TO ACT AS ABUTMENT FOR SAID SUPERSTRUCTURE IN THE EXTENDING POSITION.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
215 words
THE COMBINATION WITH A COLLAPSIBLE VEHICLE OF THE TYPE DESCRIBED HAVING A BODY, TWO OPPOSITE DOORS THEREIN FITTED WITH FREE-STANDING DOOR WINDOWS OPERABLE BETWEEN RAISED AND LOWERED POSITIONS, A HOOD EXTENDING FROM THE FRONT OF AND DRIVE''S SEAT DISPOSED BEHIND SAID BODY; OF A COLLAPSIBLE SUPERSTRUCTURE COMPRISING A WINDSHIELD AND A REAR WINDOW BOTH HAVING UPRIGHTS AND BEING OF THE SAME VERTICAL DIMENSIONS, AND A ROOF, MEANS PIVOTALLY CONNECTING THE UPRIGHTS OF SAID WINDSHIELD AND SAID REAR WINDOW AT THEIR LOWER ENDS TO SAID BODY IN FRONT OF AND BEHIND, RESPECTIVELY, THE OPENINGS DEFINED BY SAID DOORS, FURTHER MEANS PIVOTALLY CONNECTING THE FRONT AND REAR WINDOW AT SAID ROOF TO THE UPPER ENDS OF THE UPRIGHTS OF SAID WINDSHIELD AND SAID REAR WINDOW, RESPECTIVELY, TO FORM A JOINTED PARALLELOPIPED BY SAID SUPERSTRUCTURE IN ITS EXTENDED POSITION AND TO ENABLE THE SAME TO BE OPERATED TO A COLLAPSED POSITON WITH SAID WINDSHIELD HORIZONTALLY OVERLYING SAID HOOD, WITH SAID ROOF RESTING UPON SAID WINDSHIELD, AND WITH SAID REAR WINDOW HORIZONTALLY OVERLYING SAID SEAT BEHIND SAID WINDSHIELD, AND A PAIR OF PANELS CONNECTED TO THE UPRIGHTS OF SAID REAR WINDOW, TO OCCUPY THE SPACES BETWEEN SAID REAR WINDOW AND THE DOOR WINDOWS IN THE CLOSED POSITION AND TO ACT AS ABUTMENT FOR SAID SUPERSTRUCTURE IN THE EXTENDING POSITION.
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) | 1969-10-10 | 1970-04-11 | 1970-10-11 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-10-10 | 1974-04-11 | 1974-10-11 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-10-10 | 1978-04-11 | 1978-10-11 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |