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US4183575A
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Extensible stay for automobile closures
Assignee: Mazda Motor Corp
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Filing: 1978-04-25
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Granted: 1980-01-15
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Expires: 1998-04-25
Abstract
Abstract An extensible stay extending between a rear end closure and the body of the automobile. The stay is attached to the body at the end adjacent to the body through an L-shaped bracket. A bracket cover is provided to cover the L-shaped bracket so as to avoid any danger by having the bracket exposed. The appearance is also improved by the cover.
Inventors
- 👤 Toshio Hayashi
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 20:40
CPC Classifications
E; E05; E05C; E05C17/00; E05C17/02; E05C17/04; E05C17/30
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 12
Claim 1
Independent Claim
154 words
Motor vehicle including a body formed with a rear end opening, a closure having a side edge at which said closure is pivotably mounted on said body so as to close the opening therein, at least one extensible stay having one end pivotably attached to the closure and the other end attached to the body, an L-shaped bracket provided between the stay and the body, said bracket having a first leg attached at an outer surface thereof to the stay and a second leg rotatably mounted on the body, a bracket cover for covering the L-shaped bracket, said bracket cover having a wall for engagement with said outer surface of the first leg on the L-shaped bracket and at least one projection for engagement with an inner surface of the first leg on the bracket so that the first leg is interposed between and gripped by the wall and the projection of the cover.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
154 words
Motor vehicle including a body formed with a rear end opening, a closure having a side edge at which said closure is pivotably mounted on said body so as to close the opening therein, at least one extensible stay having one end pivotably attached to the closure and the other end attached to the body, an L-shaped bracket provided between the stay and the body, said bracket having a first leg attached at an outer surface thereof to the stay and a second leg rotatably mounted on the body, a bracket cover for covering the L-shaped bracket, said bracket cover having a wall for engagement with said outer surface of the first leg on the L-shaped bracket and at least one projection for engagement with an inner surface of the first leg on the bracket so that the first leg is interposed between and gripped by the wall and the projection of the cover.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
32 words
Motor vehicle in accordance with claim 1 in which said wall in the cover is formed with a slot extending from one edge thereof for receiving said other end of the stay.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
31 words
Motor vehicle in accordance with claim 2 in which said slot is contiguous with a hole which is wider than the slot and for receiving said other end of the stay.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
26 words
Motor vehicle in accordance with claim 1 in which said cover further includes at least one projection for engagement with the second leg of the bracket.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
21 words
Motor vehicle in accordance with claim 1 in which a pair of stays are provided at opposite sides of the closure.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
166 words
A closure device for use with a motor vehicle including a body formed with an opening, said closure device having a closure with a side edge adapted to be pivotably mounted on the body so as to close the opening in the body, at least one extensible stay having one end pivotably attached to the closure and the other end adapted to be attached to the body, an L-shaped bracket provided between the stay and the body, said bracket having a first leg attached at an outer surface thereof to the stay and a second leg adapted to be rotatably mounted on the body, a bracket cover for covering the L-shaped bracket, said bracket cover having a wall for engagement with said outer surface of the first leg on the L-shaped bracket and at least one projection for engagement with an inner surface of the first leg on the bracket so that the first leg is interposed between the wall and the projection of the cover.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
166 words
A closure device for use with a motor vehicle including a body formed with an opening, said closure device having a closure with a side edge adapted to be pivotably mounted on the body so as to close the opening in the body, at least one extensible stay having one end pivotably attached to the closure and the other end adapted to be attached to the body, an L-shaped bracket provided between the stay and the body, said bracket having a first leg attached at an outer surface thereof to the stay and a second leg adapted to be rotatably mounted on the body, a bracket cover for covering the L-shaped bracket, said bracket cover having a wall for engagement with said outer surface of the first leg on the L-shaped bracket and at least one projection for engagement with an inner surface of the first leg on the bracket so that the first leg is interposed between the wall and the projection of the cover.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
33 words
A closure device in accordance with claim 6 in which said wall in the cover is formed with a slot extending from one edge thereof for receiving said other end of the stay.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
32 words
A closure device in accordance with claim 7 in which said slot is contiguous with a hole which is wider than the slot and for receiving said other end of the stay.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
27 words
A closure device in accordance with claim 6 in which said cover further includes at least one projection for engagement with the second leg of the bracket.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
22 words
A closure device in accordance with claim 6 in which a pair of stays are provided at opposite sides of the closure.
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) | 1983-01-14 | 1983-07-16 | 1984-01-15 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1987-01-14 | 1987-07-16 | 1988-01-15 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1991-01-14 | 1991-07-16 | 1992-01-15 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |