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US3869332A
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Auto trim
Assignee: Standard Products Co
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Filing: 1973-07-27
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Granted: 1975-03-04
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Expires: 1993-07-27
Abstract
Abstract A simulated wood decorative panel is provided with a continuous simulated wood molding around the marginal edge thereof. The molding comprises a plurality elongated relatively straight vinyl strips having a cross section that simulates the wood door frames used on early ''''station wagons.'''' An annular blank having a cross section similar to the elongated strips is cut into sections to provide arcuate corners between adjacent trim strips.
Inventors
- 👤 Theodore Loew
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 20:19
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60R; B60R13/00; B60R13/04; B44; B44C; B44C5/00; B44C5/04; B44F; B44F9/00; B44F9/02
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
98 words
In a simulated wood decorative assembly for the sides of a vehicle, a panel of plastic material having a simulated wood exterior surface, a plurality of relatively straight moldings of plastic material having a simulated wood exterior surface substantially framing said panel with the end portions thereof spaced from one another, a circular element of plastic material haVing a radial cross-section similar to said moldings which is cut into arcuate sections and disposed between adjacent ends of said moldings, and adhesive means for affixing said moldings and arcuate sections to said panel to form a continuous frame thereabout.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
98 words
In a simulated wood decorative assembly for the sides of a vehicle, a panel of plastic material having a simulated wood exterior surface, a plurality of relatively straight moldings of plastic material having a simulated wood exterior surface substantially framing said panel with the end portions thereof spaced from one another, a circular element of plastic material haVing a radial cross-section similar to said moldings which is cut into arcuate sections and disposed between adjacent ends of said moldings, and adhesive means for affixing said moldings and arcuate sections to said panel to form a continuous frame thereabout.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
126 words
IN A METHOD OF TRIMMING THE SIDES OF A VEHICLE WITH A SIMULATED WOOD DECORATIVE ASSEMBLY WHICH INCLUDES THE STEPS OF: BONDING A PANEL OF PLASTIC MATERIAL HAVING A SIMULATED WOOD EXTERIOR SURFACE TO THE SIDES OF THE VEHICLE, BONDING A PLURALITY OF RELATIVELY STRAIGHT MOLDINGS OF PLASTIC MATERIAL HAVING A SIMULATED WOOD EXTERIOR SURFACE ABOUT THE PERIPHERY OF SAID PANEL WITH THE END PORTIONS THEREOF SPACED FROM ONE ANOTHER, FORMING AN ANNULUS OF PLASTIC MATERIAL HAVING A RADIAL CROSS-SECTION AND EXTERIOR FINISH SIMILAR TO THAT OF SAID MOLDINGS, CUTTING CORNER SECTIONS FROM SAID ANNULUS, AND BONDING SAID CORNER SECTIONS BETWEEN SAID SPACED END PORTIONS SO AS TO HAVE THE OUTER EDGE OF SAID MOLDINGS DISPOSED TANGENTIALLY RELATED TO THE OUTER PERIPHERY OF SAID CORNER SECTIONS.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
126 words
IN A METHOD OF TRIMMING THE SIDES OF A VEHICLE WITH A SIMULATED WOOD DECORATIVE ASSEMBLY WHICH INCLUDES THE STEPS OF: BONDING A PANEL OF PLASTIC MATERIAL HAVING A SIMULATED WOOD EXTERIOR SURFACE TO THE SIDES OF THE VEHICLE, BONDING A PLURALITY OF RELATIVELY STRAIGHT MOLDINGS OF PLASTIC MATERIAL HAVING A SIMULATED WOOD EXTERIOR SURFACE ABOUT THE PERIPHERY OF SAID PANEL WITH THE END PORTIONS THEREOF SPACED FROM ONE ANOTHER, FORMING AN ANNULUS OF PLASTIC MATERIAL HAVING A RADIAL CROSS-SECTION AND EXTERIOR FINISH SIMILAR TO THAT OF SAID MOLDINGS, CUTTING CORNER SECTIONS FROM SAID ANNULUS, AND BONDING SAID CORNER SECTIONS BETWEEN SAID SPACED END PORTIONS SO AS TO HAVE THE OUTER EDGE OF SAID MOLDINGS DISPOSED TANGENTIALLY RELATED TO THE OUTER PERIPHERY OF SAID CORNER SECTIONS.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1978-03-03 | 1978-09-02 | 1979-03-04 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-03-03 | 1982-09-02 | 1983-03-04 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-03-03 | 1986-09-02 | 1987-03-04 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |