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US4099767A
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Fastening of the inner roof covering of motor vehicles
Assignee: Daimler Benz AG
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Filing: 1974-05-31
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Granted: 1978-07-11
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Expires: 1994-05-31
Abstract
Abstract A fastening arrangement for the inner roof covering of motor vehicles at a flange of the roof frame, in which the flange points outwardly and the edge of the roof covering which is constructed approximately U-shaped, surrounds the flange.
Inventors
- 👤 Siegmund Kania
- 👤 Gerhard Zweigart
- 👤 Karl Luz
- 👤 Edgar Lutz
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-25 22:46
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60R; B60R13/00; B60R13/02; B60R13/0212; B60R13/0206
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 19
Claim 1
Independent Claim
78 words
A fastening arrangement for an inner roof covering of motor vehicles at a flange means of a roof frame means, characterized in that the flange means points outwardly and terminates in a substantially horizontally extending edge portion disposed at the periphery of a body opening of the vehicle, and that the edge of the roof covering which is constructed approximately U-shaped surrounds the horizontally extending edge portion so as to secure the roof covering at the flange means.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
78 words
A fastening arrangement for an inner roof covering of motor vehicles at a flange means of a roof frame means, characterized in that the flange means points outwardly and terminates in a substantially horizontally extending edge portion disposed at the periphery of a body opening of the vehicle, and that the edge of the roof covering which is constructed approximately U-shaped surrounds the horizontally extending edge portion so as to secure the roof covering at the flange means.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
28 words
A fastening arrangement according to claim 1, characterized in that the flange means is formed by an inner sheet metal member forming part of the roof frame means.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
32 words
A fastening arrangement according to claim 1, characterized in that the flange means and the edge of the roof covering surrounding the flange means is covered off by an edge-protecting profile means.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
17 words
A fastening arrangement according to claim 3, characterized in that the edge-protecting profile means consists of rubber.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
18 words
A fastening arrangement according to claim 3, characterized in that the profile means consists of synthetic resinous material.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
28 words
A fastening arrangement according to claim 3, characterized in that the flange means is formed by an inner sheet metal member forming part of the roof frame means.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
29 words
A fastening arrangement according to claim 1, characterized in that the U-shaped edge of the roof covering is formed by a retaining rail means connected with the roof covering.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
35 words
A fastening arrangement according to claim 7, characterized in that the retaining rail means is a substantially rigid member so as to secure the roof covering at the flange means without being fixedly attached thereto.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
20 words
A fastening arrangement according to claim 8, characterized in that the retaining rail means is welded to the roof covering.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
20 words
A fastening arrangement according to claim 8, characterized in that the retaining rail means is glued to the roof covering.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
19 words
A fastening arrangement according to claim 8, characterized in that the retaining rail means consists of synthetic resinous material.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
20 words
A fastening arrangement according to claim 7, characterized in that the retaining rail means is welded to the roof covering.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
20 words
A fastening arrangement according to claim 7, characterized in that the retaining rail means is glued to the roof covering.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
19 words
A fastening arrangement according to claim 7, characterized in that the retaining rail means consists of synthetic resinous material.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
28 words
A fastening arrangement according to claim 14, characterized in that the flange means is formed by an inner sheet metal member forming part of the roof frame means.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
32 words
A fastening arrangement according to claim 15, characterized in that the flange means and the edge of the roof covering surrounding the flange means is covered off by an edge-protecting profile means.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
17 words
A fastening arrangement according to claim 16, characterized in that the edge-protecting profile means consists of rubber.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
18 words
A fastening arrangement according to claim 16, characterized in that the profile means consists of synthetic resinous material.
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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) | 1981-07-10 | 1982-01-09 | 1982-07-11 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1985-07-10 | 1986-01-09 | 1986-07-11 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1989-07-10 | 1990-01-09 | 1990-07-11 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |