US3860083A
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Detachable panel arrangement for a tamper proof engine enclosure
Assignee: Caterpillar Inc
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Filing: 1973-01-26
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Granted: 1975-01-14
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Expires: 1993-01-26
Abstract
Abstract An engine enclosure comprises a support frame including an upright member having a pair of aligned panels attached thereto. The panels are attached to the member by support brackets and releasable fasteners disposed within the enclosure. A pair of doors, hingedly mounted on the frame, provide access to the fasteners.
Inventors
- 👤 John William Yancey
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-07 10:44
CPC Classifications
B; B62; B62D; B62D25/00; B62D25/08; B62D25/10; B62D33/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
95 words
An engine enclosure mounted on a mobile vehicle comprising: a frame, including a support member, a pair of panels disposed on said frame to have opposed ends thereof positioned closely adjacent to said support member, fastening means releasably attaching the ends of said panels to said support member, interiorly of said enclosure, and openable access means on said enclosure for selectively exposing said fastening means to facilitate expeditious removal of said panels, said openable access means comprising a pair of doors each hingedly mounted on said enclosure, vertically above a respective one of said panels.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
95 words
An engine enclosure mounted on a mobile vehicle comprising: a frame, including a support member, a pair of panels disposed on said frame to have opposed ends thereof positioned closely adjacent to said support member, fastening means releasably attaching the ends of said panels to said support member, interiorly of said enclosure, and openable access means on said enclosure for selectively exposing said fastening means to facilitate expeditious removal of said panels, said openable access means comprising a pair of doors each hingedly mounted on said enclosure, vertically above a respective one of said panels.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
20 words
The enclosure of claim 1 wherein at least one of said panels has means forming a plurality of louvers thereon.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
33 words
The enclosure of claim 2 wherein said support member comprises an upright U-shaped channel member, said panels each having a bracket secured thereon and releasably attached to opposite sides of said channel member.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
23 words
The enclosure of claim 3 wherein one of said brackets constitutes an L-shaped angle bar and the other bracket constitutes a flat plate.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
14 words
The enclosure of claim 1 wherein said fastening means comprise vertically spaced, self-tapping fasteners.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
98 words
An engine enclosure mounted on a mobile vehicle comprising: a frame, including a support member comprising an upright U-shaped channel member, a pair of panels each having a bracket secured thereon and disposed on said frame to have opposed ends thereof positioned closely adjacent to said support member, means forming a plurality of louvers on at least one of the panels, fastening means releasably attaching said brackets to opposite sides of said support member, interiorly of said enclosure, and openable access means on said enclosure for selectively exposing said fastening means to facilitate expeditious removal of said panels.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
98 words
An engine enclosure mounted on a mobile vehicle comprising: a frame, including a support member comprising an upright U-shaped channel member, a pair of panels each having a bracket secured thereon and disposed on said frame to have opposed ends thereof positioned closely adjacent to said support member, means forming a plurality of louvers on at least one of the panels, fastening means releasably attaching said brackets to opposite sides of said support member, interiorly of said enclosure, and openable access means on said enclosure for selectively exposing said fastening means to facilitate expeditious removal of said panels.
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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) | 1978-01-13 | 1978-07-15 | 1979-01-14 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-01-13 | 1982-07-15 | 1983-01-14 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-01-13 | 1986-07-15 | 1987-01-14 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |