US3788686A
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Car body for motor vehicles
Assignee: Audi AG
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Filing: 1971-06-23
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Granted: 1974-01-29
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Expires: 1991-06-23
Abstract
Abstract A motor vehicle is provided with a device protecting it from accidents affecting the sides of the car body. The device includes a hook fixed to each door of the car and having a recess directed toward the interior of the car.
Inventors
- 👤 E Rossie
- 👤 B Barke
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 07:32
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60J; B60J5/00; B60J5/04; B60J5/042; B60J5/0456; B60J5/0458; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S292/00; Y10S292/39
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
72 words
A device protecting a car body having side doors against accidents affecting the doors, the device comprising at least one hook attached to the door and having a recess extending toward the interior of the car body, and a plate which is S-shaped in cross-section and extends from the inner wall to the outer wall of the door, said plate being attached to the door, said hook being attached to said plate.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
72 words
A device protecting a car body having side doors against accidents affecting the doors, the device comprising at least one hook attached to the door and having a recess extending toward the interior of the car body, and a plate which is S-shaped in cross-section and extends from the inner wall to the outer wall of the door, said plate being attached to the door, said hook being attached to said plate.
Claim 3
Independent Claim
100 words
A device protecting a car body having side doors against accidents affecting the doors, the car body having a longitudinal beam with a step-like portion and a substantially semicircular recess located in said step-like portion, said device comprising at least one hook attached to the door and having a recess extending toward the interior of the car body, said hook fitting into said beam recess, and a cover having an annular step between its outer edge and its outer edge and partly covering said beam recess, said hook having a semicircular edge engaging under an inner edge of said cover.
Claim 4
Independent Claim
100 words
A device protecting a car body having side doors against accidents affecting the doors, the car body having a longitudinal beam with a step-like portion and a substantially semicircular recess located in said step-like portion, said device comprising at least one hook attached to the door and having a recess extending toward the interior of the car body, said hook fitting into said beam recess, and a cover having an annular step between its outer edge and its outer edge and partly covering said beam recess, said hook having a semicircular edge engaging under an inner edge of said cover.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
30 words
A device in accordance with claim 2, wherein the outer edge and the inner edge of said cover ends flush with the edge of the step portion of the beam.
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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) | 1977-01-28 | 1977-07-30 | 1978-01-29 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-01-28 | 1981-07-30 | 1982-01-29 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-01-28 | 1985-07-30 | 1986-01-29 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |