US3292291A
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Car top sign
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1966-03-21
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Granted: 1966-12-20
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Expires: 1986-03-21
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Thomas J Kelley
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-28 20:18
CPC Classifications
G; G09; G09F; G09F21/00; G09F21/04; G09F21/042
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
159 words
A CAR TOP CARRIER FOR USE IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE TOP SURFACE OF A VEHICLE THE SIGN INCLUDING: A PAIR OF SIDE WALL PANELS HINGEDLY CONNECTED ALONG A COMMON LINE OF FOLD AND ADAPTED TO BE SUPPORTED WITH THE FOLD LINE EXTENDING LONGITUDINALLY OF THE CAR, AND THE SIDE WALLS AT AN ACUTE ANGLE AND SLOPING TOWARD THE TOP SURFACE, MEANS FOR ADHESIVELY SECURING SAID SIDE WALL PANELS TO SAID TOP SURFACE TO PRESENT A PASSAGE OF SUBSTANTIALLY TRIANGULAR CROSS-SECTION BETWEEN SAID PANELS AND SAID TOP SURFACE, SAID MEANS INCLUDING FLANGES HINGED TO THE LOWER EDGES OF SAID SIDE WALL PANELS AND ADAPTED TO BE ADHESIVELY ATTACHED IN FACE CONTACT WITH SAID TOP SURFACE, THE WIDTH OF SAID PANELS INCREASING FROM THE FORWARD EDGE THEREOF TO THE REAR EDGE THEREOF TO PRESENT A PASSAGE OF GRADUALLY INCREASING CROSS-SECTIONAL AREA FROM FRONT TO REAR OF SAID PANELS WHERE THE FORWARD EDGES OF SAID PANELS FACE THE FRONT OF SAID CAR.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
159 words
A CAR TOP CARRIER FOR USE IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE TOP SURFACE OF A VEHICLE THE SIGN INCLUDING: A PAIR OF SIDE WALL PANELS HINGEDLY CONNECTED ALONG A COMMON LINE OF FOLD AND ADAPTED TO BE SUPPORTED WITH THE FOLD LINE EXTENDING LONGITUDINALLY OF THE CAR, AND THE SIDE WALLS AT AN ACUTE ANGLE AND SLOPING TOWARD THE TOP SURFACE, MEANS FOR ADHESIVELY SECURING SAID SIDE WALL PANELS TO SAID TOP SURFACE TO PRESENT A PASSAGE OF SUBSTANTIALLY TRIANGULAR CROSS-SECTION BETWEEN SAID PANELS AND SAID TOP SURFACE, SAID MEANS INCLUDING FLANGES HINGED TO THE LOWER EDGES OF SAID SIDE WALL PANELS AND ADAPTED TO BE ADHESIVELY ATTACHED IN FACE CONTACT WITH SAID TOP SURFACE, THE WIDTH OF SAID PANELS INCREASING FROM THE FORWARD EDGE THEREOF TO THE REAR EDGE THEREOF TO PRESENT A PASSAGE OF GRADUALLY INCREASING CROSS-SECTIONAL AREA FROM FRONT TO REAR OF SAID PANELS WHERE THE FORWARD EDGES OF SAID PANELS FACE THE FRONT OF SAID CAR.
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) | 1969-12-19 | 1970-06-20 | 1970-12-20 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-12-19 | 1974-06-20 | 1974-12-20 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-12-19 | 1978-06-20 | 1978-12-20 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |