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US3897970A
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Inflatable, detachable gap filler for camper caps
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1973-09-04
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Granted: 1975-08-05
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Expires: 1993-09-04
Abstract
Abstract A flexible, resilient, soft material inflatable filler is tapered and flat-sided with corner beading to firmly and frictionally lodge between cab wall and cap wall while extending around the cab window and camper cap window to enable vision therethrough while preventing accumulation of snow or leaves in the gap. The filler is of inverted U-shape, and generally quadrangular in cross section, and entirely fills the gap. It is self-supporting when inflated for easy insertion in, and withdrawal from the gap, held in place by full inflation to the desired pressure, but foldable into a compact package when deflated, the seal extends fully across the gap from one side of the cab and cap to the other side thereof.
Inventors
- 👤 Herbert H Gattenby
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 14:42
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60P; B60P3/00; B60P3/32
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
180 words
In combination with a pick-up truck having a cab with a windowed rear wall and a camper cap with a windowed front wall, said windowed front wall being spaced by a predetermined gap from said windowed rear wall; an inflatable filler, or seal, of soft, resilient, air impervious material normally folded into a flat, compact package, said filler being partially inflatable, and erectable, into self supporting inverted, U-shaped configuration with an upper portion extending from one side of said cap and cab to the other, above said window and with a pair of integral tapered side portions, each extending down along one of the opposite sides of said windows; said upper and side portions being of hollow quadrangular cross section and having flat forward and rearward walls with enlarged beads extending peripherally therearound; air tube and valve means in one said side portion for enabling full inflation of said filler to detachably lodge the same in said gap in frictional contact with said cab and cap walls, but to permit dislodgment by deflation for folding the same into said package.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
180 words
In combination with a pick-up truck having a cab with a windowed rear wall and a camper cap with a windowed front wall, said windowed front wall being spaced by a predetermined gap from said windowed rear wall; an inflatable filler, or seal, of soft, resilient, air impervious material normally folded into a flat, compact package, said filler being partially inflatable, and erectable, into self supporting inverted, U-shaped configuration with an upper portion extending from one side of said cap and cab to the other, above said window and with a pair of integral tapered side portions, each extending down along one of the opposite sides of said windows; said upper and side portions being of hollow quadrangular cross section and having flat forward and rearward walls with enlarged beads extending peripherally therearound; air tube and valve means in one said side portion for enabling full inflation of said filler to detachably lodge the same in said gap in frictional contact with said cab and cap walls, but to permit dislodgment by deflation for folding the same into said package.
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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) | 1978-08-04 | 1979-02-03 | 1979-08-05 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-08-04 | 1983-02-03 | 1983-08-05 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-08-04 | 1987-02-03 | 1987-08-05 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |