US3323828A
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Rumble seat attachment for automobile trunk
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1965-07-19
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Granted: 1967-06-06
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Expires: 1985-07-19
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Delbert E Esche
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 11:47
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60N; B60N2/00; B60N2/24; B60N2/30; B60N2/3002; B60N2/3004; B60N2/3009; B60N2/3013; B60N2/3095
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
162 words
AN AUXILIARY SEAT FOR AN AUTOMOBILE HAVING A TRUNK WITH A GENERALLY HORIZONTAL LID, COMPRISING: AN OPENING FORMED IN THE LID; AN EDGE MEMBER ATTACHED TO THE OPENING IN THE LID AND EXTENDING ABOVE THE SURFACE OF THE LID, NORMALLY TO THE SURFACE; A COVER FRAME MEMBER HAVING AN ENCLOSED MATING STRIP WITH AN INNER CONFIGURATION COMPLEMENTARY TO THE OUTER CONFIGURATION OF THE EDGE MEMBER, ADAPTED TO EXTEND OVER THE EDGE MEMBER, AND A TOP SIDE HAVING A CENTRAL OPENING THEREIN; A PLANAR COVER MEMBER HAVING AN OUTER CONFIGURATION COMPLEMENTARY TO THE OPENING IN THE COVER FRAME; HINGE MEANS FOR SUPPORTING SAID COVER MEMBER WITHIN THE COVER FRAME FOR MOTION BETWEEN A CLOSED POSITION, WHEREIN IT SEALS THE OPENING IN THE COVER FRAME, AND AN OPEN POSITION WHEREIN IT EXTENDS UPWARDLY FROM SAID COVER FRAME AT AN INCLINATION WITH RESPECT TO THE VERTICAL; AND A SEAT MEMBER SUPPORTED ON THE LOWER SURFACE OF THE TRUNK BELOW THE OPENING IN THE COVER FRAME.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
162 words
AN AUXILIARY SEAT FOR AN AUTOMOBILE HAVING A TRUNK WITH A GENERALLY HORIZONTAL LID, COMPRISING: AN OPENING FORMED IN THE LID; AN EDGE MEMBER ATTACHED TO THE OPENING IN THE LID AND EXTENDING ABOVE THE SURFACE OF THE LID, NORMALLY TO THE SURFACE; A COVER FRAME MEMBER HAVING AN ENCLOSED MATING STRIP WITH AN INNER CONFIGURATION COMPLEMENTARY TO THE OUTER CONFIGURATION OF THE EDGE MEMBER, ADAPTED TO EXTEND OVER THE EDGE MEMBER, AND A TOP SIDE HAVING A CENTRAL OPENING THEREIN; A PLANAR COVER MEMBER HAVING AN OUTER CONFIGURATION COMPLEMENTARY TO THE OPENING IN THE COVER FRAME; HINGE MEANS FOR SUPPORTING SAID COVER MEMBER WITHIN THE COVER FRAME FOR MOTION BETWEEN A CLOSED POSITION, WHEREIN IT SEALS THE OPENING IN THE COVER FRAME, AND AN OPEN POSITION WHEREIN IT EXTENDS UPWARDLY FROM SAID COVER FRAME AT AN INCLINATION WITH RESPECT TO THE VERTICAL; AND A SEAT MEMBER SUPPORTED ON THE LOWER SURFACE OF THE TRUNK BELOW THE OPENING IN THE COVER FRAME.
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) | 1970-06-05 | 1970-12-05 | 1971-06-06 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1974-06-05 | 1974-12-05 | 1975-06-06 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1978-06-05 | 1978-12-05 | 1979-06-06 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |