US3782776A
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Convertible roof for a station wagon
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1971-11-01
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Granted: 1974-01-01
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Expires: 1991-11-01
Abstract
Abstract A convertible roof for a station wagon having a pair of roof members oriented along the length of the wagon. Each of said members is pivotally mounted along one of their sides to opposite side walls of the wagon. Seal means are provided along the mating edges of each of said members for holding them together in a water-tight fit. The seal means in one embodiment include tongues along their common edge which fit together in overlaping relationship. Brace means are provided for supporting the roof members when they are pivoted to an open position.
Inventors
- 👤 L Ormont
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 08:24
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60J; B60J7/00; B60J7/08; B60J7/16; B60J7/1628; B60J7/1635; B60J7/1642
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
109 words
A convertible roof for a station wagon comprising a pair of roof members oriented along the length of the wagon, each of said members being pivotally mounted along one of their sides to opposite side walls of the wagon; seal means along the other side of each of said members for holding, when in a closed horizontal position, said members together in a water tight fit and having overlapping tongues along their common edge; said seal means includes at least two snap clamps for straddeling the common edge and resiliently holding the roof members together and brace means for supporting said roof members when pivoted to an open position.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
109 words
A convertible roof for a station wagon comprising a pair of roof members oriented along the length of the wagon, each of said members being pivotally mounted along one of their sides to opposite side walls of the wagon; seal means along the other side of each of said members for holding, when in a closed horizontal position, said members together in a water tight fit and having overlapping tongues along their common edge; said seal means includes at least two snap clamps for straddeling the common edge and resiliently holding the roof members together and brace means for supporting said roof members when pivoted to an open position.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
30 words
A convertible roof according to claim 1 wherein a water run off track is mounted on the roof members above their pivotal mounting to reduce water in the pivotal region.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
22 words
A convertible roof according to claim 1 wherein the tongues include a mating channel and a protruding member respectively on opposite tongues.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
23 words
A convertible roof according to claim 3 wherein said seal means includes a gasket along the common edge of the two roof members.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
17 words
A convertible roof according to claim 1, wherein the outer tongue is longer than the inner tongue.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
47 words
A convertible roof for a station wagon according to claim 1, wherein said snap clamps are on the inside of said station wagon roof, and said seal means along said common edge of said members is flush with the outside of said station wagon roof when closed.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
53 words
A convertible roof for a station wagon according to claim 1, wherein said common edge of the said roof members includes vertical abutting faces, and said snap clamps exert a larger horizontal force for holding said vertical abutting faces together than the vertical force for holding said overlapping portions of said tongues together.
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) | 1976-12-31 | 1977-07-02 | 1978-01-01 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-12-31 | 1981-07-02 | 1982-01-01 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-12-31 | 1985-07-02 | 1986-01-01 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |