US3295627A
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Vehicle body front end structure
Assignee: Motors Liquidation Co
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Filing: 1964-08-20
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Granted: 1967-01-03
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Expires: 1984-08-20
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Francis C Fleck
- 👤 Dewan D Forester
- 👤 Charles W Morris
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 20:35
CPC Classifications
B; B62; B62D; B62D25/00; B62D25/08; B62D25/082; B62D25/084
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
152 words
IN COMBINATION WITH A VEHICLE BODY, A FRONT END STRUCTURE COMPRISING, AN INNER MEMBER GENERALLY COEXTENSIVE IN AREA AND SHAPE TO THE DESIRED AREA AND SHAPE OF THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE AND INCLUDING A BODY PORTION PROVIDED WITH AN OUTER PERIPHERAL FLANGE PORTION, AN OUTER MEMBER GENERALLY COEXTENSIVE IN SHAPE TO THE DESIRED SHAPE OF THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE AND BEING PROVIDED WITH INNER AND OUTER PERIPHERAL FLANGE PORTIONS SECURED RESPECTIVELY TO THE PERIPHERAL FLANGE PORTION OF THE INNER MEMBER AND TO THE BODY THEREOF TO PROVIDE A HOLLOW TORUS TYPE STRUCTURAL UNIT THEREWITH CONTINUOUSLY BOUNDING THE FRONT END OF SAID VEHICLE, THE BODY PORTION OF SAID INNER MEMBER BEING ACCESSIBLE THROUGH SAID OUTER MEMBER, SAID INNER MEMBER BEING PROVIDED WITH A CENTRAL OPENING ADAPTED TO HOUSE A RADIATOR CORE AND A HOUSING TO EACH SIDE OF THE OPENING ADAPTED TO RECEIVE AND SUPPORT A VEHICLE HEADLAMP ASSEMBLY.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
152 words
IN COMBINATION WITH A VEHICLE BODY, A FRONT END STRUCTURE COMPRISING, AN INNER MEMBER GENERALLY COEXTENSIVE IN AREA AND SHAPE TO THE DESIRED AREA AND SHAPE OF THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE AND INCLUDING A BODY PORTION PROVIDED WITH AN OUTER PERIPHERAL FLANGE PORTION, AN OUTER MEMBER GENERALLY COEXTENSIVE IN SHAPE TO THE DESIRED SHAPE OF THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE AND BEING PROVIDED WITH INNER AND OUTER PERIPHERAL FLANGE PORTIONS SECURED RESPECTIVELY TO THE PERIPHERAL FLANGE PORTION OF THE INNER MEMBER AND TO THE BODY THEREOF TO PROVIDE A HOLLOW TORUS TYPE STRUCTURAL UNIT THEREWITH CONTINUOUSLY BOUNDING THE FRONT END OF SAID VEHICLE, THE BODY PORTION OF SAID INNER MEMBER BEING ACCESSIBLE THROUGH SAID OUTER MEMBER, SAID INNER MEMBER BEING PROVIDED WITH A CENTRAL OPENING ADAPTED TO HOUSE A RADIATOR CORE AND A HOUSING TO EACH SIDE OF THE OPENING ADAPTED TO RECEIVE AND SUPPORT A VEHICLE HEADLAMP ASSEMBLY.
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) | 1970-01-02 | 1970-07-04 | 1971-01-03 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1974-01-02 | 1974-07-04 | 1975-01-03 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1978-01-02 | 1978-07-04 | 1979-01-03 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |