US3968977A
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Tiltable indicia constructed as radiator emblem
Assignee: Daimler Benz AG
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Filing: 1974-11-13
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Granted: 1976-07-13
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Expires: 1994-11-13
Abstract
Abstract A sign, for example, in the form of the company's trademark which is constructed as radiator figure adapted to be recessed and tilted by a force of predetermined magnitude; the radiator figure thereby normally projects above the body of the motor vehicle, particularly above the radiator or engine hood and is so constructed that the base of the radiator figure is mounted in a recess provided in the engine hood and carries a joint which permits a tilting over of the radiator figure into the recess so that neither parts of the radiator figure nor of the base thereof project beyond the edges of the recess.
Inventors
- 👤 Karl Wilfert
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 18:32
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60R; B60R13/00; B60R13/005
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 11
Claim 1
Independent Claim
94 words
A company sign constructed as radiator figure which is adapted to be recessed and operable to be tilted over by a force of predetermined magnitude and which projects beyond the body of a motor vehicle, characterized in that the radiator figure includes a base means mounted within a recess provided in the engine hood and carrying a joint means which enables a tilting over of the radiator figure into the recess in such a manner that neither parts of the radiator figure nor of the base means project beyond the edges of the recess.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
94 words
A company sign constructed as radiator figure which is adapted to be recessed and operable to be tilted over by a force of predetermined magnitude and which projects beyond the body of a motor vehicle, characterized in that the radiator figure includes a base means mounted within a recess provided in the engine hood and carrying a joint means which enables a tilting over of the radiator figure into the recess in such a manner that neither parts of the radiator figure nor of the base means project beyond the edges of the recess.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
18 words
A company sign according to claim 1, characterized in that the radiator figure normally projects beyond the radiator.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
19 words
A company sign according to claim 1, characterized in that the radiator figure normally projects beyond the engine hood.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
44 words
A company sign according to claim 1, characterized in that the base means carries a shaft means whose longitudinal direction extends transversely to the driving direction of the vehicle, the radiator figure being adapted to be tilted into the recess about said shaft means.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
53 words
A company sign according to claim 4, characterized in that the radiator figure includes a foot portion, said foot portion and said base means including detent means which inter-engage with one another and which in cooperation with the elasticity of the shaft means, determine the force necessary for tilting over the company sign.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
62 words
A company sign according to claim 1, characterized in that the radiator figure is secured at the base means by way of a universally pivotal ball joint means which includes a guide means that guides the radiator figure in the longitudinal direction in the nearly tilted over condition also in case of impingement thereon of a tilting-over force in the lateral direction.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
39 words
A company sign according to claim 6, characterized in that the force necessary for tilting over is determined by the friction coefficient existing between the bearing support of the foot portion of the company sign and the base means.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
47 words
A company sign according to claim 4, characterized in that the force necessary for tilting over is determined by the friction coefficient existing between the bearing support of the foot portion of the company sign and one of the two parts consisting of shaft and base means.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
39 words
A company sign according to claim 1, characterized in that the force necessary for tilting over is determined by the friction coefficient existing between the bearing support of the foot portion of the company sign and the base means.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
19 words
A company sign according to claim 9, characterized in that the radiator figure normally projects beyond the engine hood.
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) | 1979-07-13 | 1980-01-12 | 1980-07-13 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1983-07-13 | 1984-01-12 | 1984-07-13 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1987-07-13 | 1988-01-12 | 1988-07-13 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |