US3731968A
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Cargo vehicle construction
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1971-06-04
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Granted: 1973-05-08
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Expires: 1991-06-04
Abstract
Abstract A convertible van construction is provided having a body with a pair of opposed side walls and a pair of end walls, one of said walls having access means into the van interior, said side and end walls defining an open top of said body, a pair of roof members hinged to the top edges of the two opposed side walls for selectively opening and closing said open top of said body, said pair of roof members being of generally equal size and shape and seal means at the edges of said roof members which join on closing.
Inventors
- 👤 R Duffield
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 05:32
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60P; B60P3/00; B60P3/42
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
135 words
A convertible van construction comprising in combination, a vehicle body having a pair of opposed side walls and a pair of end walls, one of said walls having access means into the van interior, said side and end walls defining an open top of said body, a pair of roof members hinged to the top edges of the two opposed side walls for selectively opening and closing said open top of said body, said pair of roof members being of generally equal size and shape and seal means at the edges of said roof members which join on closing, said seal means being a pair of vertically upstanding U-shaped interengaging flanges extending along the joining edges of the roof members and an elastomer gasket fixed to at least one of said flanges engaging between them.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
135 words
A convertible van construction comprising in combination, a vehicle body having a pair of opposed side walls and a pair of end walls, one of said walls having access means into the van interior, said side and end walls defining an open top of said body, a pair of roof members hinged to the top edges of the two opposed side walls for selectively opening and closing said open top of said body, said pair of roof members being of generally equal size and shape and seal means at the edges of said roof members which join on closing, said seal means being a pair of vertically upstanding U-shaped interengaging flanges extending along the joining edges of the roof members and an elastomer gasket fixed to at least one of said flanges engaging between them.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
131 words
A convertible van construction comprising in combination, a vehicle body having a pair of opposed side walls and a pair of end walls, one of said walls having access means into the van interior, said side and end walls defining an open top of said body, a pair of roof members hinged to the top edges of the two opposed side walls for selectively opening and closing said open top of said body, said pair of roof members being of generally equal size and shape and seal means at the edges of said roof members which join on closing, said fixed ceiling extending beneath the roof members from the front end to a point spaced from said front end whereby the seat area of the van is covered at all times.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
131 words
A convertible van construction comprising in combination, a vehicle body having a pair of opposed side walls and a pair of end walls, one of said walls having access means into the van interior, said side and end walls defining an open top of said body, a pair of roof members hinged to the top edges of the two opposed side walls for selectively opening and closing said open top of said body, said pair of roof members being of generally equal size and shape and seal means at the edges of said roof members which join on closing, said fixed ceiling extending beneath the roof members from the front end to a point spaced from said front end whereby the seat area of the van is covered at all times.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
50 words
A convertible van as claimed in claim 2 wherein a front panel member is hinged to the froNt end above the fixed ceiling and beneath the roof members and extends to said spaced point, said front panel member being movable to a vertical position between and engaging the roof members.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
43 words
A convertible van as claimed in claim 3 wherein the access means is a pair of doors at the rear end of the van and a removable header frame member extending between the opposed side walls at the top of the access doors.
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) | 1976-05-07 | 1976-11-06 | 1977-05-08 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-05-07 | 1980-11-06 | 1981-05-08 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-05-07 | 1984-11-06 | 1985-05-08 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |