US3776591A
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Automobile opera window installation apparatus and method
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1972-08-18
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Granted: 1973-12-04
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Expires: 1992-08-18
Abstract
Abstract The quarter panel and headliner of an automobile having openings cut therein, and the flange of a stepped outer ring is secured to the inner surface of the quarter panel. A flanged inner ring is inserted through the headliner opening and telescopes into the outer ring, adequate clearance being provided between the rings to allow for angular adjustments. The space between the telescoped rings is filled with adhesive, the vinyl roof on the automobile is secured in place within the outer ring, and a glass panel and a trim ring are installed in the step of the outer ring with adhesive to complete the installation.
Inventors
- 👤 H Krueger
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-24 06:41
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60J; B60J1/00; B60J1/08; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T29/00; Y10T29/49; Y10T29/49826
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
190 words
An opera window for installation on the quarter panel of an automobile, said quarter panel having an opening cut therein, and said automobile having a headliner therein spaced from said quarter panel and provided with an opening in alignment with said panel opening, said opera window incuding: an outer ring having an external flange thereon, said flange being attachable to the interior of said quarter panel about said opening therein; means for attaching said external flange of said outer ring to said quarter panel; and inner ring having an external flange thereon, said inner ring being substantially smaller in diameter than said outer ring and being insertable through said opening in said headliner to loosely telescope within said outer ring, whereby said inner ring is substantially universally adjustable within said outer ring over a range of angular positions until said external flange on said inner ring abuts with said headliner; means for securing said telescoped portions of said inner and outer rings together, effective in substantially any angular position of said inner ring within said outer ring; and a glass panel, said glass panel being mountable within said outer ring.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
190 words
An opera window for installation on the quarter panel of an automobile, said quarter panel having an opening cut therein, and said automobile having a headliner therein spaced from said quarter panel and provided with an opening in alignment with said panel opening, said opera window incuding: an outer ring having an external flange thereon, said flange being attachable to the interior of said quarter panel about said opening therein; means for attaching said external flange of said outer ring to said quarter panel; and inner ring having an external flange thereon, said inner ring being substantially smaller in diameter than said outer ring and being insertable through said opening in said headliner to loosely telescope within said outer ring, whereby said inner ring is substantially universally adjustable within said outer ring over a range of angular positions until said external flange on said inner ring abuts with said headliner; means for securing said telescoped portions of said inner and outer rings together, effective in substantially any angular position of said inner ring within said outer ring; and a glass panel, said glass panel being mountable within said outer ring.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
23 words
An opera window as recited in claim 1, wherein said outer ring is stepped, and said glass panel is seatable on said step.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
26 words
An opera window as recited in claim 1, wherein said means for securing together said telescope portions of said inner and outer rings is an adhesive.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
26 words
An opera window as recited in claim 1, including additionally an annular trim ring securable within said outer ring over the periphery of said glass panel.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
20 words
An opera window as recited in claim 1, wherein said inner and outer rings and said glass panel are oval.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
20 words
An opera window as recited in claim 1, wherein said inner and outer rings and said glass panel are circular.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
194 words
An opera window for installation on the quarter panel of an automobile, said quarter panel having an opening cut therein, and said automobile having a headliner therein spaced from said quarter panel and provided with an opening in alignment with said panel opening, said opera window including: a stepped outer ring having an external flange thereon, said flange being attached by rivets to the interior of said quarter panel about said opening therein; an inner ring having an external flange thereon, said inner ring being insertable through said opening in said headliner to loosely telescope within said outer ring, until said flange thereon abuts with said headliner; adhesive placed between the telescoped portions of said inner and outer rings to secure such together; a glass panel seatable upon said step in said outer ring; adhesive between said glass panel and said step for securing said glass panel in position; a mass of adhesive placed about the periphery of said glass panel within said outer ring, and serving to seal said glass panel; and a trim ring received within said outer ring, and pressed into said mass of adhesive for securing the same in position.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
194 words
An opera window for installation on the quarter panel of an automobile, said quarter panel having an opening cut therein, and said automobile having a headliner therein spaced from said quarter panel and provided with an opening in alignment with said panel opening, said opera window including: a stepped outer ring having an external flange thereon, said flange being attached by rivets to the interior of said quarter panel about said opening therein; an inner ring having an external flange thereon, said inner ring being insertable through said opening in said headliner to loosely telescope within said outer ring, until said flange thereon abuts with said headliner; adhesive placed between the telescoped portions of said inner and outer rings to secure such together; a glass panel seatable upon said step in said outer ring; adhesive between said glass panel and said step for securing said glass panel in position; a mass of adhesive placed about the periphery of said glass panel within said outer ring, and serving to seal said glass panel; and a trim ring received within said outer ring, and pressed into said mass of adhesive for securing the same in position.
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) | 1976-12-03 | 1977-06-04 | 1977-12-04 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-12-03 | 1981-06-04 | 1981-12-04 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-12-03 | 1985-06-04 | 1985-12-04 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |