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US4149750A
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Transparent automobile top
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1978-06-16
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Granted: 1979-04-17
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Expires: 1998-06-16
Abstract
Abstract A single piece, transparent, removable top for an automobile, the top replacing a two-piece opaque top separately attachable to two openings in the top of the vehicle separated by a longitudinally extending support bar. The top extends over the bar and is attached to it and at extreme four corners of the combined openings.
Inventors
- 👤 James O. Thompson
- 👤 Winston D. Slatton
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 19:22
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60J; B60J7/00; B60J7/08; B60J7/10; B60J7/106
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
126 words
A removable top for an automotive vehicle comprising: a centrally positioned, longitudinally extending, support bar attached to said vehicle, said support bar including a plurality of laterally extending recesses; a generally rectangular sheet of transparent material being of a thickness of 3/16 to 5/16 inch; said sheet extending over said support bar and extending concavely downward to the sides and front of said sheet; a plurality of attachment means attached to a central region of said sheet of transparent material, and each said attachment member including means for laterally extending into said recesses in said longitudinally extending support bar, whereby said top is attached to said support bar; and attachment means secured to each corner region of said sheet for attaching said top to said vehicle.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
126 words
A removable top for an automotive vehicle comprising: a centrally positioned, longitudinally extending, support bar attached to said vehicle, said support bar including a plurality of laterally extending recesses; a generally rectangular sheet of transparent material being of a thickness of 3/16 to 5/16 inch; said sheet extending over said support bar and extending concavely downward to the sides and front of said sheet; a plurality of attachment means attached to a central region of said sheet of transparent material, and each said attachment member including means for laterally extending into said recesses in said longitudinally extending support bar, whereby said top is attached to said support bar; and attachment means secured to each corner region of said sheet for attaching said top to said vehicle.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
85 words
An automobile top as set forth in claim 1 wherein said top includes sealing means, in turn comprising triangular-shaped, base small with respect to height, hollow gaskets, said gaskets being attached by a side to said sheet and positioned in a low profile position extending along the underside of said sheet at the front and rear edges of said sheet, and attached by a side to said sheet and positioned in a high profile position extending downward on each side edge region of said sheet.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
99 words
An automobile top as set forth in claim 2 wherein the hypotenuse side of a section of said triangular-shaped gasket is glued to the front edge region of said sheet, with base forward, to form a front gasket, the hypotenuse side of a section of said triangular-shaped gasket is glued to the rear edge region of said sheet, with base at rear, to form a rear edge gasket, and the base of said triangular-shaped gasket is glued to the underside of each side edge region of said sheet, said hypotenuse side being an inner side of the side gaskets.
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) | 1982-04-16 | 1982-10-16 | 1983-04-17 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1986-04-16 | 1986-10-16 | 1987-04-17 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1990-04-16 | 1990-10-16 | 1991-04-17 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |