US4033619A
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Transparent tailgate for stationwagons and pickup trucks
Assignee: Lee Raymond Organization Inc
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Filing: 1975-07-21
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Granted: 1977-07-05
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Expires: 1995-07-21
Abstract
Abstract A transparent panel with the manufacturer's name embedded therein in a tailgate to improve the rear vision of the driver and for safety, the transparent panel may be one-way glass.
Inventors
- 👤 Diane M. Cox
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 20:21
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60R; B60R13/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
57 words
A tailgate for station wagons and pickup trucks, comprising: A tailgate having a recessed central aperture, A transparent panel mounted within said recessed central aperture, and Indicia embedded in said transparent panel, wherein said transparent panel is formed of a one-way glass, thereby being transparent from inside the cabin of the station wagon or pickup truck only.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
57 words
A tailgate for station wagons and pickup trucks, comprising: A tailgate having a recessed central aperture, A transparent panel mounted within said recessed central aperture, and Indicia embedded in said transparent panel, wherein said transparent panel is formed of a one-way glass, thereby being transparent from inside the cabin of the station wagon or pickup truck only.
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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) | 1980-07-04 | 1981-01-03 | 1981-07-05 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1984-07-04 | 1985-01-03 | 1985-07-05 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1988-07-04 | 1989-01-03 | 1989-07-05 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |