US3829152A
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Vehicle windshield assembly
Assignee: SUPPLY CO
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Filing: 1973-03-08
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Granted: 1974-08-13
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Expires: 1993-03-08
Abstract
Abstract In abstract, a preferred embodiment of the present invention is a windshield assembly for a vehicle which extends generally between the vehicle top and the lower frame structure thereof in the front portion of such vehicle. The windshield assembly comprises an upper and lower windshield secured together along an inner side of each by a transverse seam structure. A series of snap-on securing means are disposed along the upper edge of the upper windshield and are adapted to fasten to receiving means secured to the top of said vehicle. For securing the lower portion of the windshield assembly, the present invention provides a series of laterally spaced straps threaded through the lower portion of the lower windshield and adapted to tie around a lower windshield attaching means projecting forwardly from the body of the vehicle.
Inventors
- 👤 L Hobbs
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 21:34
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60J; B60J1/00; B60J1/02
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
175 words
A windshield assembly for a land traversing vehicle comprising: a mobile vehicle of the type having a wheel supported body structure and a top generally supported thereabove; lower windshield attaching means extending from the forward portion of said vehicle body structure; and a forwardly disposed windshield assembly generally extending between a front portion of said top and said lower windshield attaching means, said windshield assembly including, an upper and lower windshield, means for connecting said upper windshield to said top of said vehicle, windshield connecting means for securing an upper portion of said lower windshield to a lower portion of said upper windshield, said windshield connecting means including a transverse seam structure having a reinforcing member extending across the seam structure and secured to both said upper and lower windshields, and resilient connecting means associated with said lower windshield and adapted to attach to said lower windshield attaching means whereby said lower windshield attaching means may move relative to said windshield assembly as said vehicle traverses uneven terrain without interfering or damaging said windshield assembly.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
175 words
A windshield assembly for a land traversing vehicle comprising: a mobile vehicle of the type having a wheel supported body structure and a top generally supported thereabove; lower windshield attaching means extending from the forward portion of said vehicle body structure; and a forwardly disposed windshield assembly generally extending between a front portion of said top and said lower windshield attaching means, said windshield assembly including, an upper and lower windshield, means for connecting said upper windshield to said top of said vehicle, windshield connecting means for securing an upper portion of said lower windshield to a lower portion of said upper windshield, said windshield connecting means including a transverse seam structure having a reinforcing member extending across the seam structure and secured to both said upper and lower windshields, and resilient connecting means associated with said lower windshield and adapted to attach to said lower windshield attaching means whereby said lower windshield attaching means may move relative to said windshield assembly as said vehicle traverses uneven terrain without interfering or damaging said windshield assembly.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
26 words
The windshield assembly of claim 1 wherein said seam structure further includes an elongated reinforcing strip generally extending between said windshield assembly and said reinforcing member.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
75 words
The windshield assembly of claim 2 wherein said connecting means for attaching said windshield assembly to said lower windshield attaching means comprises a plurality of lateralLy spaced flexible straps, each strap being threaded through a lower portion of said lower windshield and including a fastening buckle on one end thereof with said buckle being operative to receive the opposite end of the respective strap and to secure that end around the lower windshield attaching means.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
30 words
The windshield assembly of claim 3 wherein said means for securing said upper windshield to said top of said vehicle includes a plurality of snap-on buttons receivable by said top.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
64 words
The windshield assembly of claim 4 wherein said windshield attaching means includes an irregular shaped rod like member fixed to each side of said body structure and projecting generally forwardly therefrom where an intermediate front portion thereof is disposed generally below the terminal edge of said lower windshield and adapted to receive said straps therearound for securedly stationing the windshield assembly on said vehicle.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
No citation records indexed.
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1977-08-12 | 1978-02-11 | 1978-08-13 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-08-12 | 1982-02-11 | 1982-08-13 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-08-12 | 1986-02-11 | 1986-08-13 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |