US3934385A
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Edge trim
Assignee: Standard Products Co
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Filing: 1974-04-22
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Granted: 1976-01-27
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Expires: 1994-04-22
Abstract
Abstract A trim strip of U-section for a marginal edge of an automotive body panel or the like comprises a flexible but relatively stiff core member of U-section formed of metal and having a plurality of longitudinally spaced transverse slots to permit the strip to deform in conformance to the contour of the panel edge. A flexible plastic decorative covering is secured to the core in overlying relation but is outspaced therefrom except along oppositely spaced marginal edges. In a modification a core member of wire mesh is used.
Inventors
- 👤 Peter V. Paulus
- 👤 Aaron J. Ungerer
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-26 03:40
CPC Classifications
F; F16; F16B; F16B5/00; F16B5/12; F16B5/121; B; B60; B60J; B60J10/00; B60J10/15; B60J10/18; B60J10/30; B60J10/32; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T24/00; Y10T24/30; Y10T24/304; Y10T24/306; Y10T428/00; Y10T428/29; Y10T428/2902
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
140 words
A bendable trim strip of U-section adapted to embrace and to be self-connectably located on the edge of a panel or the like comprising a U-sectioned elongated relatively flexible stiffening core formed of metal and which when bent tends to form relatively minor superficial irregularities, an elongated U-sectioned decorative covering carried by and embracing the exterior of and bendable with said core and continuously secured thereto along transversely spaced longitudinally extending narrow marginal areas located at the free edges of the legs of the U-sectioned core and covering, all portions of said covering except in said secured marginal areas being outspaced from the core throughout the entire effective length of said core and covering to define an uninterrupted longitudinal space of U-shaped cross section between the core and covering, whereby irregularities of the core are spaced from and do not
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
140 words
A bendable trim strip of U-section adapted to embrace and to be self-connectably located on the edge of a panel or the like comprising a U-sectioned elongated relatively flexible stiffening core formed of metal and which when bent tends to form relatively minor superficial irregularities, an elongated U-sectioned decorative covering carried by and embracing the exterior of and bendable with said core and continuously secured thereto along transversely spaced longitudinally extending narrow marginal areas located at the free edges of the legs of the U-sectioned core and covering, all portions of said covering except in said secured marginal areas being outspaced from the core throughout the entire effective length of said core and covering to define an uninterrupted longitudinal space of U-shaped cross section between the core and covering, whereby irregularities of the core are spaced from and do not
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
140 words
A trim strip of U-section adapted to embrace the edge of a panel, comprising a U-sectioned elongated flexible plastic inner body portion, a U-sectioned elongated bendable metallic stiffening core embracing the exterior of said inner body portion, and a U-sectioned elongated flexible plastic outer body portion extending around both side webs and the bight portion of the stiffening core and continuously secured to the free edges of the side webs of the core, said outer body portion, except in the edge areas close to said free edges, being spaced from the core to define an uninterrupted longitudinal spacing of U-shaped cross section between the stiffening core and the outer body throughout the entire length of the outer body and extending around and along the major proportion of the total cross sectional area of the bight and side web portions thereof.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
140 words
A trim strip of U-section adapted to embrace the edge of a panel, comprising a U-sectioned elongated flexible plastic inner body portion, a U-sectioned elongated bendable metallic stiffening core embracing the exterior of said inner body portion, and a U-sectioned elongated flexible plastic outer body portion extending around both side webs and the bight portion of the stiffening core and continuously secured to the free edges of the side webs of the core, said outer body portion, except in the edge areas close to said free edges, being spaced from the core to define an uninterrupted longitudinal spacing of U-shaped cross section between the stiffening core and the outer body throughout the entire length of the outer body and extending around and along the major proportion of the total cross sectional area of the bight and side web portions thereof.
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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) | 1979-01-26 | 1979-07-28 | 1980-01-27 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1983-01-26 | 1983-07-28 | 1984-01-27 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1987-01-26 | 1987-07-28 | 1988-01-27 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |