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US3582640A
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Roof assembly and lighting system
Assignee: Duralite Manufacturing Co
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Filing: 1968-06-17
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Granted: 1971-06-01
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Expires: 1988-06-17
Abstract
Abstract A simplified system of clearance, marker and identification lights for a road vehicle in which the number of individual lights necessary to comply with regulations is reduced and the lights are positioned for better effect and installed from the exterior without perforations through the body of the vehicle by the use of a sloped wall roof rail having a cable supporting groove and a self-tapping screw slot for mounting the lamps including a diagonal corner section for mounting a light at each corner serving both as a clearance and marker light.
Inventors
- 👤 Jack Ellard
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 11:01
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60Q; B60Q1/00; B60Q1/26; B60Q1/2615
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 13
Claim 1
Independent Claim
199 words
In a road vehicle body having end, side and top panels joined at a peripheral line at which marker lights are to be displayed for visibility at end and side locations, an integral roof rail, comprising a vertical flange member for engaging a vertical panel, an upward extension of said flange member extending outwardly therefrom to form a ledge for providing weather protection for perforations in the flange member, a substantially horizontal channel portion joined to said upward extension directed inwardly therefrom, a wall portion upstanding from said inwardly directed channel portion, a substantially horizontal flange member extending outwardly from the upper portion of said wall portion to an amount less than the width of said horizontal channel portion, to form therewith and with said wall portion an outwardly and upwardly open channel as a base for receiving lighting fixtures, and a corner position for joining transverse and longitudinal portions of said integral roof rail wherein said corner portion has a diagonally arranged channel portion forming a continuation of said rail between said lateral and longitudinal portions thereof, said diagonal portion being for mounting a marker light centrally thereof for projecting light longitudinally and laterally along the vehicle body.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
199 words
In a road vehicle body having end, side and top panels joined at a peripheral line at which marker lights are to be displayed for visibility at end and side locations, an integral roof rail, comprising a vertical flange member for engaging a vertical panel, an upward extension of said flange member extending outwardly therefrom to form a ledge for providing weather protection for perforations in the flange member, a substantially horizontal channel portion joined to said upward extension directed inwardly therefrom, a wall portion upstanding from said inwardly directed channel portion, a substantially horizontal flange member extending outwardly from the upper portion of said wall portion to an amount less than the width of said horizontal channel portion, to form therewith and with said wall portion an outwardly and upwardly open channel as a base for receiving lighting fixtures, and a corner position for joining transverse and longitudinal portions of said integral roof rail wherein said corner portion has a diagonally arranged channel portion forming a continuation of said rail between said lateral and longitudinal portions thereof, said diagonal portion being for mounting a marker light centrally thereof for projecting light longitudinally and laterally along the vehicle body.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
64 words
A roof rail according to claim 1, wherein said upstanding wall portion is inclined inwardly toward said horizontal flange member to provide a sloped base for mounting rectangular lamp housings at a uniform angle of inclination from the horizontal, said wall portion further including groove means positioned to receive threaded fastenings for securing said housings at variable positions along the length of said rail.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
181 words
In a road vehicle body having therearound an open channeled outwardly facing side and end roof rails for mounting marker lights, a corner fitment for joining adjacent end and side roof rails, vertical flange means including paired perpendicular portions for attachment to an upper edge of a side and end body portion and outwardly facing light fixture mounting means, comprising a lower horizontal flange integrally connected to said vertical flange means including an end portion aligned with a side panel, an end portion aligned with an end panel and a middle portion aligned intermediately therebetween, an upper horizontal flange forming an upper mounting surface for a roof member and having end and middle portions corresponding to said portions of said lower horizontal flange, an upstanding backwall integrally connected to space said horizontal flanges from each other including a middle portion disposed for the mounting of lighting fixtures at a substantial angle from the transverse and longitudinal directions on said vehicle body, and continuous slot means internally ridged on both sides formed horizontally in said backwall for receiving variably positioned mounting fastenings.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
181 words
In a road vehicle body having therearound an open channeled outwardly facing side and end roof rails for mounting marker lights, a corner fitment for joining adjacent end and side roof rails, vertical flange means including paired perpendicular portions for attachment to an upper edge of a side and end body portion and outwardly facing light fixture mounting means, comprising a lower horizontal flange integrally connected to said vertical flange means including an end portion aligned with a side panel, an end portion aligned with an end panel and a middle portion aligned intermediately therebetween, an upper horizontal flange forming an upper mounting surface for a roof member and having end and middle portions corresponding to said portions of said lower horizontal flange, an upstanding backwall integrally connected to space said horizontal flanges from each other including a middle portion disposed for the mounting of lighting fixtures at a substantial angle from the transverse and longitudinal directions on said vehicle body, and continuous slot means internally ridged on both sides formed horizontally in said backwall for receiving variably positioned mounting fastenings.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
27 words
A corner fitment according to claim 3, said backwall including cable retaining means comprising a horizontal groove therein extending at least the length of said middle portion.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
31 words
A corner fitment according to claim 3, said right-angled vertical flange means including an arcuate portion defining a weathertight closure for the top of an arcuate corner post of said vehicle.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
23 words
A corner fitment according to claim 3, said lower horizontal flange extending outwardly at said end portions substantially beyond said upper horizontal flange.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
35 words
A corner fitment according to claim 6, said backwall being substantially planar and inclined from the vertical to form a sloped mounting for lighting fixtures thereby to elevate forward portions thereof relative to said backwall.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
156 words
In a road vehicle body having side and end panels and a roof member, a pair of siderails each including a vertical flange for attachment to side panels, an outwardly facing U-channel comprising a channel leg attached to said vertical flange, a web portion inwardly inclined with respect to said panels, and a second channel leg attached to said roof member, a pair of end rails similar in section to said siderails having one channel leg attached to said end panels, a corneR fitment at each of a plurality of the corners of the vehicle having end portions forming continuations of said U-channels of adjacent said side and end rails and including a middle portion disposed at substantially 45* to adjacent side and end rails to form a diagonal base for a marker light facing upwardly, outwardly, in part laterally and in part longitudinally of the vehicle, and a marker light centrally mounted in said base.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
156 words
In a road vehicle body having side and end panels and a roof member, a pair of siderails each including a vertical flange for attachment to side panels, an outwardly facing U-channel comprising a channel leg attached to said vertical flange, a web portion inwardly inclined with respect to said panels, and a second channel leg attached to said roof member, a pair of end rails similar in section to said siderails having one channel leg attached to said end panels, a corneR fitment at each of a plurality of the corners of the vehicle having end portions forming continuations of said U-channels of adjacent said side and end rails and including a middle portion disposed at substantially 45* to adjacent side and end rails to form a diagonal base for a marker light facing upwardly, outwardly, in part laterally and in part longitudinally of the vehicle, and a marker light centrally mounted in said base.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
175 words
In a road vehicle body having end, side and top panels joined at a peripheral line at which marker lights are to be displayed for visibility at end and side locations, an integral roof rail, comprising a vertical flange member for engaging a vertical panel, an upward extension of said flange member extending outwardly therefrom to form a ledge for providing weather protection for perforations in the flange member, a substantially horizontal channel portion joined to said upward extension directed inwardly therefrom, a wall portion upstanding from said inwardly directed channel portion, a substantially horizontal flange member extending outwardly from the upper portion of said wall portion to an amount less than the width of said horizontal channel portion to form therewith and with said wall portion an outwardly and upwardly open channel as a base for receiving lighting fixtures, and linear groove means having screw holding side ridges formed in the outward face of said wall member for receiving fastenings to attach said lighting fixtures at variable locations along the length of said rail.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
175 words
In a road vehicle body having end, side and top panels joined at a peripheral line at which marker lights are to be displayed for visibility at end and side locations, an integral roof rail, comprising a vertical flange member for engaging a vertical panel, an upward extension of said flange member extending outwardly therefrom to form a ledge for providing weather protection for perforations in the flange member, a substantially horizontal channel portion joined to said upward extension directed inwardly therefrom, a wall portion upstanding from said inwardly directed channel portion, a substantially horizontal flange member extending outwardly from the upper portion of said wall portion to an amount less than the width of said horizontal channel portion to form therewith and with said wall portion an outwardly and upwardly open channel as a base for receiving lighting fixtures, and linear groove means having screw holding side ridges formed in the outward face of said wall member for receiving fastenings to attach said lighting fixtures at variable locations along the length of said rail.
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) | 1974-05-31 | 1974-11-30 | 1975-06-01 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-05-31 | 1978-11-30 | 1979-06-01 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-05-31 | 1982-11-30 | 1983-06-01 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |