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US3563010A Expired / Lapsed US ⏱️ 0.0 years remaining

Soft top air cleaner assembly

Assignee: Ford Motor Co
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Filing: 1968-10-25
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Granted: 1971-02-16
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Expires: 1988-10-25
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Abstract

Abstract A RUBBER SHEET PERFORMED INTO A CONVEX SHAPE IS USED AS THE CENTER PORTION OF AN AIR CLEANER COVER. THE SHEET DUCTS AIR FROM THE FILTER ELEMENT TO THE CARBURETOR INTAKE AND RETAINS ITS SHAPE UNDER ENGINE VACUUM TRANSMITTED THROUGH THE CARBURETOR BUT DEFLECTS UPON ANY CONTACT WITH THE VEHICLE HOOD.

Inventors

  • 👤 Donald G Wheatly

Bibliographic Details

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Jurisdiction US
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Last Synchronized 2026-11-02 08:47
CPC Classifications
F; F02; F02M; F02M35/00; F02M35/02; F02M35/024

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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) 1974-02-15 1974-08-17 1975-02-16 $2000.00 Window Closed / Lapsed
7.5 Years (Year 8) 1978-02-15 1978-08-17 1979-02-16 $3760.00 Window Closed / Lapsed
11.5 Years (Year 12) 1982-02-15 1982-08-17 1983-02-16 $7700.00 Window Closed / Lapsed

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