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Collapsible cover for luggage compartments in compact vehicles
Assignee: WAYNE J PETERS
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Filing: 1966-11-07
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Granted: 1969-05-27
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Expires: 1986-11-07
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Wayne J Peters
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
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2026-11-09 08:08
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60N; B60N2/00; B60N2/24; B60N2/30; B60N2/3002; B60N2/3004; B60N2/3009; B60N2/3011; B60R; B60R5/00; B60R5/04; B60R5/044; B60R5/045
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
110 words
IN A VEHICLE HAVING INWARDLY DISPOSED WHEEL WELLS, A BACK WALL, A TILTABLE REAR SEAT, AND AN OPEN LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT BETWEEN THE SEAT AND THE BACK WALL; A COLLAPSIBLE COVER FOR SUCH OPEN LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT COMPRISING A FLAT PANEL, MEANS PIVOTALLY CONNECTING THE FLAT PANEL TO THE BACK WALL OF THE VEHICLE, A FLAP PIVOTALLY ATTACHED TO EACH END OF THE FLAT PANEL SWINGABLE INWARDLY THEREBY PERMITTING THE COVER TO BE PIVOTED BETWEEN THE INWARDLY DISPOSED WHEEL WELLS FROM A FULLY RETRACTED POSITION AGAINST THE BACK WALL OF THE VEHICLE TO AN EXTENDED POSITION WHERE IT IS LATERALLY SUPPORTED ON THE REAR SEAT SO AS TO ENCLOSE THE LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
110 words
IN A VEHICLE HAVING INWARDLY DISPOSED WHEEL WELLS, A BACK WALL, A TILTABLE REAR SEAT, AND AN OPEN LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT BETWEEN THE SEAT AND THE BACK WALL; A COLLAPSIBLE COVER FOR SUCH OPEN LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT COMPRISING A FLAT PANEL, MEANS PIVOTALLY CONNECTING THE FLAT PANEL TO THE BACK WALL OF THE VEHICLE, A FLAP PIVOTALLY ATTACHED TO EACH END OF THE FLAT PANEL SWINGABLE INWARDLY THEREBY PERMITTING THE COVER TO BE PIVOTED BETWEEN THE INWARDLY DISPOSED WHEEL WELLS FROM A FULLY RETRACTED POSITION AGAINST THE BACK WALL OF THE VEHICLE TO AN EXTENDED POSITION WHERE IT IS LATERALLY SUPPORTED ON THE REAR SEAT SO AS TO ENCLOSE THE LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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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) | 1972-05-26 | 1972-11-25 | 1973-05-27 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1976-05-26 | 1976-11-25 | 1977-05-27 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1980-05-26 | 1980-11-25 | 1981-05-27 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |