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US3985403A
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Guide devices
Assignee: Automobiles Peugeot SA
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Filing: 1975-03-04
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Granted: 1976-10-12
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Expires: 1995-03-04
Abstract
Abstract A guide device for receiving a slideable element, the device comprising laterally spaced series of studs with each stud of each series arranged opposite a space between two adjacent studs of the other series. Studs of each series are spaced apart a distance at least equal to the width of one stud of the opposing series. This guide device is produced by a moulding process especially an injection-moulded process and due to the disposition and arrangement of the studs the moulding process and equipment is simplified.
Inventors
- 👤 Roland Gallinato-Contino
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 06:22
CPC Classifications
F; F16; F16C; F16C29/00; F16C29/02; B; B29; B29C; B29C45/00; B29C45/17; B29C45/26
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
138 words
The combination of a slidable element and a guide device comprising a slidable element and a guide device therefor, said guide device comprising a pair of parallel elongated members in face to face relationship, located around a central axis, each member having a plurality of studs, the distance between two studs being at least equal to the width of each of the studs on the other member, the studs being staggered and being so located that corresponding to each stud on one member is a free space between two studs in the other member, the parallel faces of the studs which are closest to each other and the slidable element having means for interengagement when the slidable element is inserted between said two members, the width of the slidable element corresponding to the distance between said elongated members.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
138 words
The combination of a slidable element and a guide device comprising a slidable element and a guide device therefor, said guide device comprising a pair of parallel elongated members in face to face relationship, located around a central axis, each member having a plurality of studs, the distance between two studs being at least equal to the width of each of the studs on the other member, the studs being staggered and being so located that corresponding to each stud on one member is a free space between two studs in the other member, the parallel faces of the studs which are closest to each other and the slidable element having means for interengagement when the slidable element is inserted between said two members, the width of the slidable element corresponding to the distance between said elongated members.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
37 words
The combination according to claim 1 wherein the slidable element has a trapezoidal section and the faces of the studs are curvilinear and the means for interengagement are said trapezoidal section which engages with said curvilinear faces.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
54 words
The combination according to claim 1 wherein the slidable element has a rib on each of the upper and lower edge and the parallel faces of the studs which are closest to each other have a groove and when the slidable element is inserted between the two members, the ribs engage with the grooves.
Claim 5
Independent Claim
193 words
The method of manufacturing the combination of a slidable element and a guide device therefor, said guide device comprising a pair of parallel elongated members in face to face relationship, located around a central axis, each member having a plurality of studs, the distance between two studs being at least equal to the width of each of the studs on the other member, the studs being staggered and being so located that corresponding to each stud on one member is a free space between two studs in the other member, the parallel faces of the studs which are closest to each other and the slidable element having means for interengagement when the slidable element is inserted between said two members, the width of the slidable element corresponding to the distance between said elongated members, which comprises molding the slidable element, molding the guide device by means of two half-shells, the parting plane of the two half-shells passing through said central axis, each half-shell comprising bosses forming free spaces between two studs and said bosses of one half-shell forming cavities with the bosses of the other half-shell in which cavities the studs are formed.
Claim 6
Independent Claim
193 words
The method of manufacturing the combination of a slidable element and a guide device therefor, said guide device comprising a pair of parallel elongated members in face to face relationship, located around a central axis, each member having a plurality of studs, the distance between two studs being at least equal to the width of each of the studs on the other member, the studs being staggered and being so located that corresponding to each stud on one member is a free space between two studs in the other member, the parallel faces of the studs which are closest to each other and the slidable element having means for interengagement when the slidable element is inserted between said two members, the width of the slidable element corresponding to the distance between said elongated members, which comprises molding the slidable element, molding the guide device by means of two half-shells, the parting plane of the two half-shells passing through said central axis, each half-shell comprising bosses forming free spaces between two studs and said bosses of one half-shell forming cavities with the bosses of the other half-shell in which cavities the studs are formed.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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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) | 1979-10-12 | 1980-04-12 | 1980-10-12 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1983-10-12 | 1984-04-12 | 1984-10-12 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1987-10-12 | 1988-04-12 | 1988-10-12 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |