US4294485A
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Window boot
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1979-02-02
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Granted: 1981-10-13
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Expires: 1999-02-02
Abstract
Abstract A boot is provided which includes a resiliently deformable frame shaped to the respective contours of the rear window aperture of the truck cab and front window aperture in the forward wall of the camper. The opposite end walls of the boot frame terminate in portions adapted for attachment to the cab an camper. One of said portions includes magnetic attachment means.
Inventors
- 👤 Thomas E. Engelhard
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 00:39
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60P; B60P3/00; B60P3/32; B62; B62D; B62D27/00; B62D27/06; B62D33/00; B62D33/06; B62D47/00; B62D47/02; B62D47/025
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
154 words
A combination including a boot and frame windows of a cab/camper assembly of the type having a rear frame window in the cab and a corresponding front frame window in the forward wall of the camper, said boot comprising a boot frame including a continuous resiliently deformable sidewall, said sidewall defining an aperture corresponding respectively to said windows in said cab and said camper, said sidewall terminating in respective opposite ends, one of said opposite ends including a thickened resilient continuous lip, said lip being adapted to be snap-fit into a corresponding window frame for thereby mounting said boot between said cab and camper, said window frame including an exteriorly extending substantially U-shaped channel in which the lip of said boot is grippingly receivable, the other of said ends including magnetic means for securement of said boot to said cab, whereby said boot may be easily mounted and dismounted from said cab and camper.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
154 words
A combination including a boot and frame windows of a cab/camper assembly of the type having a rear frame window in the cab and a corresponding front frame window in the forward wall of the camper, said boot comprising a boot frame including a continuous resiliently deformable sidewall, said sidewall defining an aperture corresponding respectively to said windows in said cab and said camper, said sidewall terminating in respective opposite ends, one of said opposite ends including a thickened resilient continuous lip, said lip being adapted to be snap-fit into a corresponding window frame for thereby mounting said boot between said cab and camper, said window frame including an exteriorly extending substantially U-shaped channel in which the lip of said boot is grippingly receivable, the other of said ends including magnetic means for securement of said boot to said cab, whereby said boot may be easily mounted and dismounted from said cab and camper.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
21 words
The combination of claim 1 wherein said magnetic means comprise a magnetic strip secured to said boot along said other end.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
18 words
The combination of claim 1 wherein said magnetic means comprise magnetic strip molded integral with said other end.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
17 words
The combination of claim 1 wherein the said wall of said boot frame comprises an arcuate web.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
16 words
The combination of claim 1 wherein the sidewall of said boot frame comprises an accordian-type wall.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
23 words
The combination of claim 1 wherein said thickened lip includes seal flange means which cooperate with said web to form a water trough.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
23 words
The combination of claim 1 wherein said seal flange means cooperate with a portion of said accordian-type wall to form a water trough.
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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) | 1984-10-12 | 1985-04-13 | 1985-10-13 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1988-10-12 | 1989-04-13 | 1989-10-13 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1992-10-12 | 1993-04-13 | 1993-10-13 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |