US3583513A
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Service hatch
Assignee: Old Carco LLC
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Filing: 1969-01-08
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Granted: 1971-06-08
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Expires: 1989-01-08
Abstract
Abstract A hood construction for the engine compartment of an automobile in which the hood itself is semipermanently attached to the automobile body and includes a relatively small service opening closed by a small service hatch. The service opening is arranged to overlie such oft serviced items as the lubricant filler pipe, lubricant dipstick, radiator filler opening, and storage battery so that routine servicing of the vehicle may be accomplished without opening the hood.
Inventors
- 👤 Richard G Macadam
- 👤 Stephen L Wlazlo
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-28 04:36
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60R; B60R16/00; B60R16/02; B60R16/04; B62; B62D; B62D25/00; B62D25/08; B62D25/10; B62D25/105
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
167 words
A motor vehicle comprising A. two spaced fenders defining an engine compartment, each of said fenders having an upper generally horizontal surface portion extending lengthwise of the fender; B. an engine positioned within said compartment between said two fenders and below said horizontally extending fender surface portions; C. a generally flat hood being located between said spaced fenders and overlying said engine, said hood cooperating with said horizontal fender portions to define a generally horizontal surface extending the width of the motor vehicle; D. fastener members provided at spaced locations along the longitudinal peripheries of the hood interconnecting said fenders and said hood, and permitting said hood to be removed, removal of said hood resulting in exposure of the entire engine; and E. a service hatch carried by said hood in a generally horizontal plane, said hatch being movable from a closed position substantially in the plane of said hood and in registry with said service opening to an open position allowing access to selected engine components.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
167 words
A motor vehicle comprising A. two spaced fenders defining an engine compartment, each of said fenders having an upper generally horizontal surface portion extending lengthwise of the fender; B. an engine positioned within said compartment between said two fenders and below said horizontally extending fender surface portions; C. a generally flat hood being located between said spaced fenders and overlying said engine, said hood cooperating with said horizontal fender portions to define a generally horizontal surface extending the width of the motor vehicle; D. fastener members provided at spaced locations along the longitudinal peripheries of the hood interconnecting said fenders and said hood, and permitting said hood to be removed, removal of said hood resulting in exposure of the entire engine; and E. a service hatch carried by said hood in a generally horizontal plane, said hatch being movable from a closed position substantially in the plane of said hood and in registry with said service opening to an open position allowing access to selected engine components.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
47 words
A motor vehicle according to claim 1 wherein said spaced fenders and said hood are interconnected by fastener screws located in openings provided at spaced positions along the longitudinal peripheries of the hood, said screws being received in cooperating openings in said generally horizontal surface fender portions.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
50 words
A motor vehicle according to claim 1 wherein said spaced fenders and said hood are interconnected by pins upstanding from said generally horizontal surface fender portions, said pins passing through cooperating apertures in said hood and being provided with cross bores in their end portions for receipt of cotter-type pins.
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) | 1974-06-07 | 1974-12-07 | 1975-06-08 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-06-07 | 1978-12-07 | 1979-06-08 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-06-07 | 1982-12-07 | 1983-06-08 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |