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Trim strip structures and methods for their manufacture
Assignee: Standard Products Co
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Filing: 1965-02-03
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Granted: 1968-03-05
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Expires: 1985-02-03
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Charles E Ruff
- 👤 Gomez Stanley
- 👤 Norman C Jackson
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
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google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-25 18:58
CPC Classifications
F; F16; F16B; F16B5/00; F16B5/12; F16B5/121; B; B29; B29C; B29C48/00; B29C48/15; B29C48/154; B60; B60J; B60J10/00; B60J10/15; B60J10/16; B60J10/18; B60J10/80; B60R; B60R13/00; B60R13/04; B60R13/043; B29C48/03; B29C48/12; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T29/00; Y10T29/18; Y10T29/49; Y10T29/496; Y10T29/49799; Y10T29/4998
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
112 words
A TRIM STRIP STRUCTURE FOR SECURING TO THE EDGE FLANGE OF AN AUTOMOBILE DOOR FOR BRIDGING THE OPENING BETWEEN THE DOOR EDGE AND AN ADJACENT MEMBER, SAID STRUCTURE COMPRISING A CHANNEL-SHAPED, FLEXIBLE CORE OF SHEET MATERIAL HAVING LEG PORTIONS FOR GRIPPING EITHER SIDE OF THE FLANGE; SAID LEG PORTIONS BEING JOINED AT THEIR OUTER ENDS BY A CENTRAL WEB; A FLEXIBLE COVER ENCASING SAID CORE; SAID COVER INCLUDING A BUMPER PORTION DISPOSED SUBSTANTIALLY COPLANAR WITH ONE OF SAID LEG PORTIONS FOR MOUNTING TO THE OUTSIDE SURFACE OF THE DOOR FLANGE; SAID BUMPER PORTION HAVING A LIP PORTION EXTENDING OUTWARDLY BEYOND SAID WEB FOR PROJECTING OVER SAID OPENING WHEN THE DOOR IS CLOSED.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
112 words
A TRIM STRIP STRUCTURE FOR SECURING TO THE EDGE FLANGE OF AN AUTOMOBILE DOOR FOR BRIDGING THE OPENING BETWEEN THE DOOR EDGE AND AN ADJACENT MEMBER, SAID STRUCTURE COMPRISING A CHANNEL-SHAPED, FLEXIBLE CORE OF SHEET MATERIAL HAVING LEG PORTIONS FOR GRIPPING EITHER SIDE OF THE FLANGE; SAID LEG PORTIONS BEING JOINED AT THEIR OUTER ENDS BY A CENTRAL WEB; A FLEXIBLE COVER ENCASING SAID CORE; SAID COVER INCLUDING A BUMPER PORTION DISPOSED SUBSTANTIALLY COPLANAR WITH ONE OF SAID LEG PORTIONS FOR MOUNTING TO THE OUTSIDE SURFACE OF THE DOOR FLANGE; SAID BUMPER PORTION HAVING A LIP PORTION EXTENDING OUTWARDLY BEYOND SAID WEB FOR PROJECTING OVER SAID OPENING WHEN THE DOOR IS CLOSED.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1971-03-05 | 1971-09-04 | 1972-03-05 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1975-03-05 | 1975-09-04 | 1976-03-05 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1979-03-05 | 1979-09-04 | 1980-03-05 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |