US3285258A
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Folding soft top
Assignee: Outboard Marine Corp
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Filing: 1962-05-01
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Granted: 1966-11-15
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Expires: 1982-05-01
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Stanislas H Hage
- 👤 Gordon B Hale
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-06 03:43
CPC Classifications
B; B63; B63B; B63B17/00; B63B17/02
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
117 words
THE COMBINATION OF A BOAT HULL AND A CONVERTIBLE TOP INCLUDING A COVER AND A SUPPORTING FRAME MOUNTED ON SAID HULL FOR MOVEMENT BETWEEN AN ERECTED CONDITION AND A STORAGE CONDITION, AND INCLUDING A FORWARD LINK PIVOTALLY ATTACHED TO SAID HULL, A REARWARD LINK PIVOTALLY MOUNTED TO SAID HULL AT A POINT SPACED REARWARDLY FROM THE CONNECTION OF SAID FORWARD LINK WITH SAID HULL, A CONNECTING LINK PIVOTALLY CONNECTED TO SAID FORWARD LINK AND PIVOTALLY CONNECTED TO SAID REARWARD LINK, AND RELEASABLY ENGAGEABLE MEANS ON SAID FORWARD LINK AND ON SAID CONNECTING LINK FOR LIMITING ANGULAR MOVEMENT BETWEEN SAID FORWARD LINK AND SAID CONNECTING LINK ABOUT THEIR PIVOTAL CONNECTION TO ESTABLISH SAID FRAME IN ITS ERECTED CONDITION.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
117 words
THE COMBINATION OF A BOAT HULL AND A CONVERTIBLE TOP INCLUDING A COVER AND A SUPPORTING FRAME MOUNTED ON SAID HULL FOR MOVEMENT BETWEEN AN ERECTED CONDITION AND A STORAGE CONDITION, AND INCLUDING A FORWARD LINK PIVOTALLY ATTACHED TO SAID HULL, A REARWARD LINK PIVOTALLY MOUNTED TO SAID HULL AT A POINT SPACED REARWARDLY FROM THE CONNECTION OF SAID FORWARD LINK WITH SAID HULL, A CONNECTING LINK PIVOTALLY CONNECTED TO SAID FORWARD LINK AND PIVOTALLY CONNECTED TO SAID REARWARD LINK, AND RELEASABLY ENGAGEABLE MEANS ON SAID FORWARD LINK AND ON SAID CONNECTING LINK FOR LIMITING ANGULAR MOVEMENT BETWEEN SAID FORWARD LINK AND SAID CONNECTING LINK ABOUT THEIR PIVOTAL CONNECTION TO ESTABLISH SAID FRAME IN ITS ERECTED CONDITION.
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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) | 1969-11-14 | 1970-05-16 | 1970-11-15 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-11-14 | 1974-05-16 | 1974-11-15 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-11-14 | 1978-05-16 | 1978-11-15 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |