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US3285259A
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Folding soft top
Assignee: Outboard Marine Corp
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Filing: 1963-11-29
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Granted: 1966-11-15
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Expires: 1983-11-29
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Gordon B Hale
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-06 20:17
CPC Classifications
B; B63; B63B; B63B17/00; B63B17/02
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 1
Claim 1
Independent Claim
130 words
THE COMBINATION OF A BOAT HULL, A SOFT TOP INCLUDING A COVER AND A FRAME SUPPORTING SAID COVER, SAID FRAME INCLUDING A FIRTS LINK, MEANS PIVOTALLY CONNECTING ONE END OF SAID FIRST LINK TO SAID BOAT HULL, A SECOND LINK PIVOTALLY CONNECTED AT ONE END TO SAID FIRST LINK INTERMEDIATE THE ENDS THEREOF, A THIRD LINK PIVOTALLY CONNECTED AT ONE END TO SAID SECOND LINK AT A POINT SPACED FROM SAID ONE END OF SAID SECOND LINK, AND MEANS PIVOTALLY CONNECTING THE OTHER END OF SAID THIRD LINK TO SAID BOAT HULL, AND MEANS FOR ESTABLISHING SAID FRAME IN AN ERECTED CONDITION INCLUDING A SURFACE SUPPORTED BY AND FIXED RELATIVE TO SAID BOAT HULLS AND MEANS ON ONE OF SAID FIRST AND SAID THIRD LINKS FOR ENGAGEMENT WITH SAID SURFACE.
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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 |