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US3711147A
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Drain apparatus for the body of a car
Assignee: Honda Motor Co Ltd
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Filing: 1971-02-22
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Granted: 1973-01-16
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Expires: 1991-02-22
Abstract
Abstract A car body of a motorcar comprises a roof formed by a central main panel and a pair of left and right auxiliary panels welded to the main panel along the opposite side edges thereof. A pair of left and right troughs are provided below the roof extending longitudinally along the inside edges of the left and right welded portions, respectively, and each of these troughs is in communication, at least at one of the ends thereof with the interior of a hollow window frame formed along a corresponding end edge of the roof. The hollow window frame opens into a pair of left and right pillars extending downwards from the opposite ends of the window frame and the pillars in turn open into side beams with apertures wherefrom water can be discharged which is collected in the trough.
Inventors
- 👤 S Higuchi
- 👤 M Hagino
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 18:24
CPC Classifications
B; B62; B62D; B62D25/00; B62D25/06
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 10
Claim 1
Independent Claim
144 words
Drain apparatus for the body of a car comprising a fixed roof including a central main panel with an outer surface and longitudinal side edges, and auxiliary side panels adjacent the main panel along the side edges thereof, the edges of said main and auxiliary side panels respectively being horizontally superimposed on one another and welded together to form a welded joint thereat, one of said superimposed edges of the panels extending laterally from the associated welded joint and defining an adjacent integral horizontal trough beneath the surface of the roof, a hollow window frame, at least at one of the ends of said trough being in communication with the hollow window frame to permit passage of water from the trough to said window frame, and means communicating with the hollow window frame for conveying the water therefrom for discharge externally of the body.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
144 words
Drain apparatus for the body of a car comprising a fixed roof including a central main panel with an outer surface and longitudinal side edges, and auxiliary side panels adjacent the main panel along the side edges thereof, the edges of said main and auxiliary side panels respectively being horizontally superimposed on one another and welded together to form a welded joint thereat, one of said superimposed edges of the panels extending laterally from the associated welded joint and defining an adjacent integral horizontal trough beneath the surface of the roof, a hollow window frame, at least at one of the ends of said trough being in communication with the hollow window frame to permit passage of water from the trough to said window frame, and means communicating with the hollow window frame for conveying the water therefrom for discharge externally of the body.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
21 words
Drain apparatus as claimed in claim 1 wherein a hollow window frame is provided at each end of the trough means.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
30 words
Drain apparatus as claimed in claim 1 wherein said means for conveying the water from the window frame comprises a pair of hollow pillars at each side of the body.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
38 words
Drain apparatus as claimed in claim 3 wherein the means for discharge of the water comprises hollow side beams communicating with the pillars for receiving water therefrom, said side beams having apertures for ultimate discharge of the water.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
19 words
Drain apparatus as claimed in claim 4 wherein said side beams are at the bottom of the car body.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
17 words
Drain apparatus as claimed in claim 3 wherein said hollow pillars constitute posts for the window frame.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
29 words
Drain apparatus as claimed in claim 1 wherein said trough extends along each of said side edges of the main panel at the inner sides of the auxiliary panels.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
43 words
Drain apparatus as claimed in claim 1 wherein the edges of the main panel overlap the respective edges of the auxiliary side panels, said one edge which extends laterally from the associated welded joint being a bent extremity of the auxiliary side panel.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
24 words
Drain apparatus as claimed in claim 8 comprising seal means interfitted between the edges of the main and side panels above the welded joints.
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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) | 1976-01-16 | 1976-07-17 | 1977-01-16 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-01-16 | 1980-07-17 | 1981-01-16 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-01-16 | 1984-07-17 | 1985-01-16 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |