US3728537A
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Arrangement of front and/or rear lights of motor vehicles
Assignee: Daimler Benz AG
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Filing: 1969-08-25
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Granted: 1973-04-17
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Expires: 1989-08-25
Abstract
Abstract An arrangement for the front and/or rear lights of motor vehicles in which longitudinal bearers are provided within the area of the lateral edges of the roof which accommodate in the front and rear end faces thereof the front and/or rear lights of the vehicle.
Inventors
- 👤 B Barenyi
- 👤 H Renner
- 👤 B Sacco
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-24 04:35
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60Q; B60Q1/00; B60Q1/26; B60Q1/2611
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 25
Claim 1
Independent Claim
119 words
A structural arrangement for accommodating light means on motor vehicles of the type having roof means over a passenger compartment of the vehicle; said arrangement comprising: two longitudinally extending longitudinal bearer means for structurally reinforcing said roof means, said bearer means being located adjacent opposite lateral edges of the roof means and extending longitudinally substantially along the length of the roof means, each of said bearer means having a rearwardly facing surface at a rear end portion thereof and a forwardly facing surface at a forward end portion thereof, and hollow section portions formed immediately adjacent the respective facing surfaces in at least one of the rear and forward end portions of the bearer means for accommodating light means.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
119 words
A structural arrangement for accommodating light means on motor vehicles of the type having roof means over a passenger compartment of the vehicle; said arrangement comprising: two longitudinally extending longitudinal bearer means for structurally reinforcing said roof means, said bearer means being located adjacent opposite lateral edges of the roof means and extending longitudinally substantially along the length of the roof means, each of said bearer means having a rearwardly facing surface at a rear end portion thereof and a forwardly facing surface at a forward end portion thereof, and hollow section portions formed immediately adjacent the respective facing surfaces in at least one of the rear and forward end portions of the bearer means for accommodating light means.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
28 words
An arrangement according to claim 1, wherein hollow section portions for accommodating light means are formed in both the rear and forward end portions of the bearer means.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
30 words
An arrangement according to claim 2, wherein said bearer means extends parallel to one another in the longitudinal direction along respective right and left lateral edges of the roof means.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
43 words
An arrangement according to claim 2, further comprising an inclined vehicle windshield connected to a front edge portion of said roof means and in that the forwardly facing surfaces of said bearer means have an inclination corresponding to the inclination of the windshield.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
35 words
An arrangement according to claim 4, further comprising a rear vehicle window connected to a rear edge portion of said roof means, and wherein the rearwardly facing surfaces of said bearer means extend approximately vertically.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
25 words
An arrangement according to claim 5, characterized in that said bearer means include securing brackets for securing luggage to the roof means of the vehicle.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
29 words
An arrangement according to claim 5, wherein said roof means includes two roof shells, and wherein the longitudinal bearer means are disposed inside of one of said roof shells.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
29 words
An arrangement according to claim 5, wherein said roof means includes an upper roof surface portion, and wherein the longitudinal bearer means project above said upper roof surface portion.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
53 words
An arrangement according to claim 5, wherein each of said longitudinal bearer means include laterally outwardly facing surfaces extending along outer lateral edge portions of said longitudinal bearer means, and further comprising further hollow section portions formed immediately adjacent said laterally facing surfaces in said lateral edge portions for accommodating further light means.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
38 words
An arrangement according to claim 5, wherein the longitudinal bearer means includes laterally projecting portions which project laterally beyond the lateral edges of the roof means, and wherein ventilating aperture means are provided in the laterally projecting portions.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
99 words
An arrangement according to claim 5, wherein each of said longitudinal bearer means are of hollow construction and include a laterally outwardly facing side section formed by a planar upwardly and outwardly extending first wall member and a planar upwardly and inwardly extending second wall member, wherein said first and second wall members are connected to one another along the top edge portion of said first wall member and a bottom edge portion of said second wall member, and wherein ventilating aperture means are provided in said first wall member for introducing ventilating air into said longitudinal bearer means.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
27 words
An arrangement according to claim 10, wherein said laterally projecting portions include bottom surface portions, and wherein said ventilating aperture means extend through said bottom surFace portions.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
29 words
An arrangement according to claim 5, wherein the roof means includes outer surface portions which form an offset corresponding in shape to the outer configuration of the bearer means.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
55 words
An arrangement according to claim 1, further comprising an inclined vehicle windshield connected to a front edge portion of said roof means, and wherein the forwardly facing surfaces of the bearer means are located within the area of the plane of the vehicle windshield and have an inclination substantially corresponding to that of the windshield.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
49 words
An arrangement according to claim 1, further comprising a vehicle rear window connected to a rear edge portion of said roof means, and wherein the rearwardly facing surfaces of the bearer means are disposed within the area of the plane of the vehicle rear window and extend approximately vertically.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
29 words
An arrangement according to claim 1, wherein said roof means includes two roof shells, and wherein the longitudinal bearer means are disposed inside of one of said roof shells.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
29 words
An arrangement according to claim 1, wherein said roof means includes an upper roof surface portion, and wherein the longitudinal bearer means project above said upper roof surface portion.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
53 words
An arrangement according to claim 1, wherein each of said longitudinal bearer means include laterally outwardly facing surfaces extending along outer lateral edge portions of said longitudinal bearer means, and further comprising further hollow section portions formed immediately adjacent said laterally facing surfaces in said lateral edge portions for accommodating further light means.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
49 words
An arrangement according to claim 18, further comprising a vehicle rear window connected to a rear edge portion of said roof means, and wherein the rearwardly facing surfaces of the bearer means are disposed within the area of the plane of the vehicle rear window and extend approximately vertically.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
38 words
An arrangement according to claim 5, wherein the longitudinal bearer means includes laterally projecting portions which project laterally beyond the lateral edges of the roof means, and wherein ventilating aperture means are provided in the laterally projecting portions.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
99 words
An arrangement according to claim 1, wherein each of said longitudinal bearer means are of hollow construction and include a laterally outwardly facing side section formed by a planar upwardly and outwardly extending first wall member and a planar upwardly and inwardly extending second wall member, wherein said first and second wall members are connected to one another along the top edge portion of said first wall member and a bottom edge portion of said second wall member, and wherein ventilating aperture means are provided in said first wall member for introducing ventilating air into said longitudinal bearer means.
Claim 23
Dependent Claim
27 words
An arrangement according to claim 1, wherein said laterally projecting portions include bottom surface portions, and wherein said ventilating aperture means extend through said bottom surface portions.
Claim 24
Dependent Claim
29 words
An arrangement according to claim 1, wherein the roof means includes outer surface portions which form an offset corresponding in shape to the outer configuration of the bearer means.
Claim 25
Dependent Claim
55 words
An arrangement according to claim 18, further comprising an inclined vehicle windshield connected to a front edge portion of said roof means, and wherein the forwardly facing surfaces of the bearer means are located within the area of the plane of the vehicle windshield and have an inclination substantially corresponding to that of the windshield.
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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) | 1976-04-16 | 1976-10-16 | 1977-04-17 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-04-16 | 1980-10-16 | 1981-04-17 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-04-16 | 1984-10-16 | 1985-04-17 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |