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US3333652A
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Oil-catching apron for vehicles
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1965-04-06
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Granted: 1967-08-01
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Expires: 1985-04-06
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Tribuzi Gino
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-07 16:45
CPC Classifications
F; F16; F16N; F16N31/00; F16N31/006
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
89 words
IN AN OIL-CATCHING APRON FOR VEHICLES: (A) A FLEXIBLE SUBSTANTIALLY RECTANGULAR FOUNDATION SHEET POSITIONABLE UNDER A VEHICLE ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION; (B) A FLEXIBLE SUBSTANTIALLY RECTANGULAR ABSORBENT PAD COVERING AN AREA AT LEAST EQUAL TO THE COMBINED BOTTOM AREA OF THE VEHICLE ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION, AND BEING SECURED TO AN UPPER SURFACE OF THE FOUNDATION SHEET IN A POSITION TO ABSORB OIL DRIPPING FROM THE ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION; (C) THE FOUNDATION SHEET EXTENDING BEYOND MARGINAL EDGES OF THE ABSORBENT PAD, BOTH LATERALLY AND LONGITUDINALLY, WITH THE FOUNDATION SHEET DEFINING FLEXIBLE
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
89 words
IN AN OIL-CATCHING APRON FOR VEHICLES: (A) A FLEXIBLE SUBSTANTIALLY RECTANGULAR FOUNDATION SHEET POSITIONABLE UNDER A VEHICLE ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION; (B) A FLEXIBLE SUBSTANTIALLY RECTANGULAR ABSORBENT PAD COVERING AN AREA AT LEAST EQUAL TO THE COMBINED BOTTOM AREA OF THE VEHICLE ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION, AND BEING SECURED TO AN UPPER SURFACE OF THE FOUNDATION SHEET IN A POSITION TO ABSORB OIL DRIPPING FROM THE ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION; (C) THE FOUNDATION SHEET EXTENDING BEYOND MARGINAL EDGES OF THE ABSORBENT PAD, BOTH LATERALLY AND LONGITUDINALLY, WITH THE FOUNDATION SHEET DEFINING FLEXIBLE
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) | 1970-07-31 | 1971-01-30 | 1971-08-01 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1974-07-31 | 1975-01-30 | 1975-08-01 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1978-07-31 | 1979-01-30 | 1979-08-01 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |