US4262955A
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Storage partition
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1979-03-12
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Granted: 1981-04-21
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Expires: 1999-03-12
Abstract
Abstract A storage partition for a motor vehicle and particularly a station wagon which provides a compartment for storing material that is hidden from view from the casual onlooker, thereby to permit storage of valuable articles in an unattended vehicle while reducing the chance of the vehicle being broken into and the articles stolen.
Inventors
- 👤 Henry J. Duda
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 17:11
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60R; B60R5/00; B60R5/04; B60R5/044; B60R5/045
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 11
Claim 1
Independent Claim
71 words
A storage partition for a motor vehicle, comprising an elongated flexible and opaque material, longitudinally spaced apart brace means extending transversely of said material, said brace being a metal bar convex in transverse cross section having the longitudinal ends thereof incurved forming two inwardly facing flanges, and fastening means on both of the longitudinally extending side edges of said flexible material for connection to complementary fastening means on the motor vehicle.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
71 words
A storage partition for a motor vehicle, comprising an elongated flexible and opaque material, longitudinally spaced apart brace means extending transversely of said material, said brace being a metal bar convex in transverse cross section having the longitudinal ends thereof incurved forming two inwardly facing flanges, and fastening means on both of the longitudinally extending side edges of said flexible material for connection to complementary fastening means on the motor vehicle.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
18 words
The partition of claim 1, wherein said brace means are maintained in transversely extending pockets in said material.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
18 words
The partition of claim 1, wherein brace means extends from side edge to side edge of said material.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
14 words
The partition of claim 1, wherein said brace is convex in transverse cross section.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
18 words
The partition of claim 1, wherein at least one end of said partition has a brace extending thereacross.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
11 words
The partition of claim 1, wherein said flexible material is cloth.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
14 words
The partition of claim 1, wherein said flexible material is a synthetic organic resin.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
10 words
The partition of claim 1, wherein said brace is aluminum.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
77 words
A storage partition for a motor vehicle, comprising an elongated flexible and opaque material, longitudinally spaced apart brace means extending transversely of said material, said brace being a metal bar convex in transverse cross section having the longitudinal ends thereof incurved forming two inwardly facing flanges part circular in transverse cross section and fastening means on both of the longitudinally extending side edges of said flexible material for connection to complementary fastening means on the motor vehicle.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
77 words
A storage partition for a motor vehicle, comprising an elongated flexible and opaque material, longitudinally spaced apart brace means extending transversely of said material, said brace being a metal bar convex in transverse cross section having the longitudinal ends thereof incurved forming two inwardly facing flanges part circular in transverse cross section and fastening means on both of the longitudinally extending side edges of said flexible material for connection to complementary fastening means on the motor vehicle.
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) | 1984-04-20 | 1984-10-20 | 1985-04-21 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1988-04-20 | 1988-10-20 | 1989-04-21 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1992-04-20 | 1992-10-20 | 1993-04-21 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |