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US3829153A
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Brace and method of bracing a windshield to a dashboard
Assignee: WATER BONNET Inc
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Filing: 1972-12-01
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Granted: 1974-08-13
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Expires: 1992-12-01
Abstract
Abstract A brace, extending between a windshield and a dashboard that includes a stem interposed between the windshield and the dashboard. A dashboard bracket, connected to one end of the stem by a universal joint, is rigidly secured to the dashboard. A windshield bracket is rigidly secured to the windshield. A foot, secured to the other end of the stem by a universal joint, is brought into engagement with the windshield bracket and is rigidly connected to the windshield bracket in the position of engagement of the foot with the windshield bracket. Means are provided on the windshield bracket and foot so that the angle of the stem may be varied and the brace can therefore be used with different styles of boats.
Inventors
- 👤 E Fussell
- 👤 D Redmon
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-07 09:35
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60J; B60J1/00; B60J1/20
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 12
Claim 1
Independent Claim
186 words
A brace for placement between a windshield and a dashboard comprising a stem to be interposed between the windshield and the dashboard, a dashboard bracket for securement to the dashboard, a first universal joint disposed between and interconnecting said dashboard bracket with one end of said stem, a windshield bracket for rigid securement to the windshield, a foot member, a second universal joint disposed between and interconnecting said foot member and the other end of said stem, and connection means between said foot member and said windshield bracket whereby said foot member can be rigidly connected to said windshield bracket in a selected adjusted position, said connection means including interengageable teeth on opposing faces of said windshield bracket and foot member, said windshield bracket including a floor portion separated by a space from said windshield, said teeth on said windshield bracket being formed on said floor portion, said connection means further including at least one nut located in said space, said foot member and said floor portion having registering slots formed therethrough, and at least one bolt extending through said slots and engaged with said nut.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
186 words
A brace for placement between a windshield and a dashboard comprising a stem to be interposed between the windshield and the dashboard, a dashboard bracket for securement to the dashboard, a first universal joint disposed between and interconnecting said dashboard bracket with one end of said stem, a windshield bracket for rigid securement to the windshield, a foot member, a second universal joint disposed between and interconnecting said foot member and the other end of said stem, and connection means between said foot member and said windshield bracket whereby said foot member can be rigidly connected to said windshield bracket in a selected adjusted position, said connection means including interengageable teeth on opposing faces of said windshield bracket and foot member, said windshield bracket including a floor portion separated by a space from said windshield, said teeth on said windshield bracket being formed on said floor portion, said connection means further including at least one nut located in said space, said foot member and said floor portion having registering slots formed therethrough, and at least one bolt extending through said slots and engaged with said nut.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
161 words
A brace for placement between a windshield and a dashboard comprising a stem to be interposed between the windshield and the dashboard, a dashboard bracket for securement to the dashboard, a first universal joint disposed between and interconnecting said dashboard bracket with one end of said stem, a windshield bracket for rigid securement to the windshield, a foot member, a second universal joint disposed between and interconnecting said foot member and the other end of said stem, and connection means between said foot member and said windshield bracket whereby said foot member can be rigidly connected to said windshield bracket in a selected one of a plurality of positions of engagement, said second universal joint comprising a ball and socket, a shank integrally connecting said ball to said foot member, and a base integrally connected to said socket, and said base being rotatably secured in said other end of the stem whereby said foot member can be rotated for better positioning.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
161 words
A brace for placement between a windshield and a dashboard comprising a stem to be interposed between the windshield and the dashboard, a dashboard bracket for securement to the dashboard, a first universal joint disposed between and interconnecting said dashboard bracket with one end of said stem, a windshield bracket for rigid securement to the windshield, a foot member, a second universal joint disposed between and interconnecting said foot member and the other end of said stem, and connection means between said foot member and said windshield bracket whereby said foot member can be rigidly connected to said windshield bracket in a selected one of a plurality of positions of engagement, said second universal joint comprising a ball and socket, a shank integrally connecting said ball to said foot member, and a base integrally connected to said socket, and said base being rotatably secured in said other end of the stem whereby said foot member can be rotated for better positioning.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
29 words
The brace of claim 2 wherein said socket includes a slot through which said shank may be moved to permit further adjustment of the position of said foot member.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
21 words
The brace of claim 3 wherein said connection means includes interengageable teeth on said windshield bracket and on said foot member.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
78 words
The brace of claim 4 wherein said windshield bracket includes a floor portion that is separated by a space from the windshield; said teeth on said windshield bracket being formed on said floor portion; and said connecting means further including at least one nut located in said space; said foot member and said floor portions having slots extending therethrough in registry with each other, and at least one bolt extending through said slots for engagement in said nut.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
21 words
The brace of claim 2 wherein said connection means includes interengageable teeth on said windshield bracket and on said foot member.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
78 words
The brace of claim 6 wherein said windshield bracket includes a floor portion that is separated by a space from the windshield; said teeth on said windshield bracket being formed on said floor portion; and said connecting means further including at least one nut located in said space; said foot member and said floor portions having slots extending therethrough in registry with each other, and at least one bolt extending through said slots for engagement in said nut.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
160 words
A brace assembly for placement between a boat windshield structure and a dashboard or the like comprising a brace member adapted to extend between said windshield structure and dashboard at a required angle, a dashboard bracket and means fixedly securing said bracket to said dashboard, a first universal joint interconnecting the dashboard bracket and one end of the brace member including interfitting ball and socket parts and a part having swiveled engagement with one end of the brace member, a windshield bracket and means fixedly securing the windshield bracket to said windshield structure, a foot member, a second universal joint interconnecting said foot member and the other end of said brace member and including interfitting ball and socket parts and a part having swiveled engagement with said other end of the brace member, and adjustable cooperating rigid connection means on said foot member and said windshield bracket allowing such elements to be rigidly secured in selected linear positions of engagement.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
160 words
A brace assembly for placement between a boat windshield structure and a dashboard or the like comprising a brace member adapted to extend between said windshield structure and dashboard at a required angle, a dashboard bracket and means fixedly securing said bracket to said dashboard, a first universal joint interconnecting the dashboard bracket and one end of the brace member including interfitting ball and socket parts and a part having swiveled engagement with one end of the brace member, a windshield bracket and means fixedly securing the windshield bracket to said windshield structure, a foot member, a second universal joint interconnecting said foot member and the other end of said brace member and including interfitting ball and socket parts and a part having swiveled engagement with said other end of the brace member, and adjustable cooperating rigid connection means on said foot member and said windshield bracket allowing such elements to be rigidly secured in selected linear positions of engagement.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
32 words
The brace assembly of claim 8, wherein said adjustable connection means includes interengageable teeth on said windshield bracket and said foot member, and fastener means to clamp said teeth in engagement releasably.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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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) | 1977-08-12 | 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 |