US4227737A
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Automotive trunk deck lid accessory
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1978-11-13
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Granted: 1980-10-14
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Expires: 1998-11-13
Abstract
Abstract A styling accessory which comprises a simulated automobile wheel, mounts in the deck of the lid of the storage trunk of an automobile. The underside of the wheel decoration has an integral reservoir for collecting water and a drainage conduit drains collected water from the reservoir. A casing depends from the reservoir and is removably fastened to it to define a storage compartment immediately underneath the reservoir for storage of road safety items such as road flares, booster cables, flat tire sealer and emergency police signal.
Inventors
- 👤 Calvin R. Vogt
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 17:35
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60R; B60R11/00; B60R11/06; B62; B62D; B62D25/00; B62D25/08; B62D25/10; B62D25/105
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
81 words
A decorative accessory for mounting upon an opening formed in the deck of the storage trunk lid of an automobile comprising a central wheel hub overlying said opening and a connected tire cover mounted upon the deck; a reservoir sealed to said opening for catching water passing through the central wheel hub; conduit means draining the reservoir to the periphery of said lid; and a casing removably depending from the reservoir to define a storage compartment between it and the reservoir.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
81 words
A decorative accessory for mounting upon an opening formed in the deck of the storage trunk lid of an automobile comprising a central wheel hub overlying said opening and a connected tire cover mounted upon the deck; a reservoir sealed to said opening for catching water passing through the central wheel hub; conduit means draining the reservoir to the periphery of said lid; and a casing removably depending from the reservoir to define a storage compartment between it and the reservoir.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
20 words
The decorative accessory of claim 1 wherein the central wheel hub extends in part below the plane of the deck.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
112 words
A decorative accessory for mounting upon an opening formed in the deck of the storage trunk lid of an automobile comprising a central wheel hub overlying said opening and a connected tire cover mounted upon the deck; a reservoir sealed to said opening for catching water passing through the central wheel hub; conduit means draining the reservoir to the periphery of said lid; a casing removably depending from the reservoir to define a storage compartment between it and the reservoir; and a plurality of mounting pins on the outside periphery of the reservoir and a plurality of corresponding L-shaped slots on the upper edge of the casing for attachment upon the pins.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
112 words
A decorative accessory for mounting upon an opening formed in the deck of the storage trunk lid of an automobile comprising a central wheel hub overlying said opening and a connected tire cover mounted upon the deck; a reservoir sealed to said opening for catching water passing through the central wheel hub; conduit means draining the reservoir to the periphery of said lid; a casing removably depending from the reservoir to define a storage compartment between it and the reservoir; and a plurality of mounting pins on the outside periphery of the reservoir and a plurality of corresponding L-shaped slots on the upper edge of the casing for attachment upon the pins.
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) | 1983-10-14 | 1984-04-14 | 1984-10-14 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1987-10-14 | 1988-04-14 | 1988-10-14 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1991-10-14 | 1992-04-14 | 1992-10-14 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |