US3339969A
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Luggage compartments for motor vehicles
Assignee: Ford Motor Co
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Filing: 1965-06-22
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Granted: 1967-09-05
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Expires: 1985-06-22
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Bridle Glynne
- 👤 Peter T Hills
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 12:16
CPC Classifications
E; E05; E05F; E05F1/00; E05F1/08; E05F1/10; E05F1/12; E05F1/123; E05F1/1238
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
203 words
A MOTOR VEHICLE BODY IN WHICH A PIVOTALLY MOUNTED LID OF A LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT IS BIASED TOWARDS ITS OPEN POSITION BY A PAIR OF TORSION BARS WHICH ALSO ACT AS THE HINGE PINS AND ARMS FOR THE LID; SAID TORSION BARS BEING CROSSED OVER SO THAT THE FIRST END OF THE FIRST TORSION BAR IS ANCHORED IN THE VEHICLE BODY WITHIN THE COMPARTMENT AT ONE SIDE OF THE VEHICLE BODY AND THE SECOND END IS ANCHORED IN THE LID AT THE OTHER SIDE OF THE VEHICLE BODY, AND SO THAT THE FIRST END OF THE SECOND TORSION BAR IS ANCHORED IN THE VEHICLE BODY WITHIN THE COMPARTMENT AT THE SAME SIDE OF THE VEHICLE BODY AS THE LATTER END OF THE FIRST TORSION BAR; THE PART OF EACH BAR ANCHORED IN THE LID BEING A FIRST ARM COMPRISING TWO SECTIONS IN V-SHAPED CONFIGURATION AT APPROXIMATELY RIGHT ANGLES TO THE AXIS OF A SECOND ARM WHICH IS SUBJECTED TO TORSIONAL STRESS, AND IN WHICH, DURING OPENING MOVEMENT OF THE LID, SAID SECTIONS ENGAGE AN ABUTMENT ON THE BODY SPREADING THE V-SECTIONS TO STRESS THE SAME AS THE LID APPROACHES ITS FULLY OPENED POSITION SO AS TO GRADUALLY ARREST THE OPENING MOVEMENT OF THE LID.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
203 words
A MOTOR VEHICLE BODY IN WHICH A PIVOTALLY MOUNTED LID OF A LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT IS BIASED TOWARDS ITS OPEN POSITION BY A PAIR OF TORSION BARS WHICH ALSO ACT AS THE HINGE PINS AND ARMS FOR THE LID; SAID TORSION BARS BEING CROSSED OVER SO THAT THE FIRST END OF THE FIRST TORSION BAR IS ANCHORED IN THE VEHICLE BODY WITHIN THE COMPARTMENT AT ONE SIDE OF THE VEHICLE BODY AND THE SECOND END IS ANCHORED IN THE LID AT THE OTHER SIDE OF THE VEHICLE BODY, AND SO THAT THE FIRST END OF THE SECOND TORSION BAR IS ANCHORED IN THE VEHICLE BODY WITHIN THE COMPARTMENT AT THE SAME SIDE OF THE VEHICLE BODY AS THE LATTER END OF THE FIRST TORSION BAR; THE PART OF EACH BAR ANCHORED IN THE LID BEING A FIRST ARM COMPRISING TWO SECTIONS IN V-SHAPED CONFIGURATION AT APPROXIMATELY RIGHT ANGLES TO THE AXIS OF A SECOND ARM WHICH IS SUBJECTED TO TORSIONAL STRESS, AND IN WHICH, DURING OPENING MOVEMENT OF THE LID, SAID SECTIONS ENGAGE AN ABUTMENT ON THE BODY SPREADING THE V-SECTIONS TO STRESS THE SAME AS THE LID APPROACHES ITS FULLY OPENED POSITION SO AS TO GRADUALLY ARREST THE OPENING MOVEMENT OF THE LID.
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) | 1970-09-04 | 1971-03-06 | 1971-09-05 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1974-09-04 | 1975-03-06 | 1975-09-05 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1978-09-04 | 1979-03-06 | 1979-09-05 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |