US3850472A
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Pivotally collapsible motorcar
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1972-01-25
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Granted: 1974-11-26
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Expires: 1992-01-25
Abstract
Abstract Small car formed of two parts hinged at the top and adapted to partially fit one into the other, so as to reduce the bulk of the car when the latter is parked, sheltered or transported.
Inventors
- 👤 P Greppi
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 10:20
CPC Classifications
B; B62; B62D; B62D31/00; B62D31/003; B62D31/006
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
112 words
A small collapsible motorcar having a body enclosing a passenger space and a chassis, the body being in two parts, means pivotally interconnecting the two parts at the top of the two parts for relative vertical swinging movement about a horizontal axis between collapsed and extended positions, the chassis being in two parts, means pivotally interconnecting the two chassis parts for relative vertical swinging movement about a horizontal axis, and means pivotally interconnecting each chassis part with one of said body parts for relative vertical swinging movement about a horizontal axis, all said horizontal axes being parallel to each other, one of said body parts telescoping within the other said body part.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
112 words
A small collapsible motorcar having a body enclosing a passenger space and a chassis, the body being in two parts, means pivotally interconnecting the two parts at the top of the two parts for relative vertical swinging movement about a horizontal axis between collapsed and extended positions, the chassis being in two parts, means pivotally interconnecting the two chassis parts for relative vertical swinging movement about a horizontal axis, and means pivotally interconnecting each chassis part with one of said body parts for relative vertical swinging movement about a horizontal axis, all said horizontal axes being parallel to each other, one of said body parts telescoping within the other said body part.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
21 words
A small collapsible motorcar as claimed in claim 1, in which the rear body part telescopes within the forward body part.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
32 words
A small collapsible motorcar as claimed in claim 1, and means interconnecting said two chassis parts at their ends for vertical swinging movement relative to each other about a single horizontal axis.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
20 words
A small collapsible motorcar as claimed in claim 1, there being a passenger seat in each of said two parts.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
33 words
A small collapsible motorcar as claimed in claim 1, and flexible carpet means on the floor of said body covering said chassis and flexing when said chassis parts pivot relative to each other.
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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) | 1977-11-25 | 1978-05-27 | 1978-11-26 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-11-25 | 1982-05-27 | 1982-11-26 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-11-25 | 1986-05-27 | 1986-11-26 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |