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US3567209A
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Vehicle body
Assignee: Motors Liquidation Co
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Filing: 1969-04-16
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Granted: 1971-03-02
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Expires: 1989-04-16
Abstract
Abstract A STATION WAGON INCLUDES A TAILGATE WINDOW FOR OPENING AND CLOSING THE UPPER PORTION OF THE REAR OPENING AND A TAILGATE FOR OPENING AND CLOSING THE LOWER PORTION OF THE OPENING. THE TAILGATE IS SUPPORTED BY ARMS EXTENDING INWARDLY OF THE BODY AND PIVOTED TO THE CHASE IS RAILS FOR MOVEMENT ABOUT A HORIZONTAL AXIS TRANSVERSE OF THE BODY. WHEN THE TAILGATE MOVES TO OPEN POSITION, IT MOVES BETWEEN THE LOAD FLOOR AND THE BUMPER STRUCTURE. A COUNTERBALANCE ARRANGEMENT SUPPORTS THE TAILGATE IN ITS OPEN POSITION.
Inventors
- 👤 Michael W Lathers
Bibliographic Details
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Jurisdiction
US
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2026-11-07 21:01
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60J; B60J5/00; B60J5/10; B60J5/101; B60J5/106
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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) | 1974-03-01 | 1974-08-31 | 1975-03-02 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-03-01 | 1978-08-31 | 1979-03-02 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-03-01 | 1982-08-31 | 1983-03-02 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |