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US3353864A
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Convertible top latch mechanism
Assignee: Motors Liquidation Co
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Filing: 1965-10-23
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Granted: 1967-11-21
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Expires: 1985-10-23
Abstract
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Inventors
- 👤 Clifford R Antaya
- 👤 Robert M Fox
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
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google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 12:23
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60J; B60J7/00; B60J7/185; B60J7/19; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T292/00; Y10T292/08; Y10T292/0911; Y10T292/0913; Y10T292/0914; Y10T292/0917
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
103 words
IN COMBINATION WITH A VEHICLE BODY HAVING A WINDSHIELD SUPPORT, A CONVERTIBLE TOP MOVABLE BETWEEN RAISED AND LOWERED POSITIONS, STRIKER MEANS MOUNTED ON THE SUPPORT, AND LATCH MEANS MOUNTED ON THE TOP AND MOVABLE BETWEEN LATCHED AND UNLATCHED POSITIONS TO SELECTIVELY ENGAGE AND DISENGAGE THE STRIKER MEANS IN TOP RAISED POSITION TO SELECTIVELY LATCH AND UNLATCH THE TOP WITH RESPECT TO THE SUPPORT, THE IMPROVEMENT COMPRISING LATCH BLOCKING MEANS ASSOCIATED WITH THE LATCH MEANS AND OPERABLE TO BLOCK MOVEMENT OF THE LATCH MEANS TO LATCHED POSITION WHEN THE LATCH MEANS FAILS TO ENGAGE THE STRIKER MEANS DURING MOVEMENT FROM UNLATCHED TO LATCHED POSITIONS.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
103 words
IN COMBINATION WITH A VEHICLE BODY HAVING A WINDSHIELD SUPPORT, A CONVERTIBLE TOP MOVABLE BETWEEN RAISED AND LOWERED POSITIONS, STRIKER MEANS MOUNTED ON THE SUPPORT, AND LATCH MEANS MOUNTED ON THE TOP AND MOVABLE BETWEEN LATCHED AND UNLATCHED POSITIONS TO SELECTIVELY ENGAGE AND DISENGAGE THE STRIKER MEANS IN TOP RAISED POSITION TO SELECTIVELY LATCH AND UNLATCH THE TOP WITH RESPECT TO THE SUPPORT, THE IMPROVEMENT COMPRISING LATCH BLOCKING MEANS ASSOCIATED WITH THE LATCH MEANS AND OPERABLE TO BLOCK MOVEMENT OF THE LATCH MEANS TO LATCHED POSITION WHEN THE LATCH MEANS FAILS TO ENGAGE THE STRIKER MEANS DURING MOVEMENT FROM UNLATCHED TO LATCHED POSITIONS.
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) | 1970-11-20 | 1971-05-22 | 1971-11-21 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1974-11-20 | 1975-05-22 | 1975-11-21 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1978-11-20 | 1979-05-22 | 1979-11-21 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |