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Glass pane for an automobile rear view window
Assignee: Saint Gobain Vitrage SA
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Filing: 1981-07-31
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Granted: 1984-12-11
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Expires: 2001-07-31
Abstract
Abstract Glass pane for an automobile rear window where the pane has an electric signal light unit rigidly fixed thereto.
Inventors
- 👤 Hans Ohlenforst
- 👤 Werner Gatzweiler
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-25 17:52
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60Q; B60Q1/00; B60Q1/26; B60Q1/30; B60Q1/302; B60Q1/2661; B60Q1/268
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
102 words
Glass pane for an automobile rear view window having an electric signal light unit rigidly attached thereto, said light unit comprising a colored cover and a bulb housing with said housing being attached to said pane, and said pane having a hole extending therethrough by which said unit is attached to said pane, wherein said cover engages a surface of said pane adapted to face the outside of the automobile and said housing engages a surface of said pane adapted to face the interior of the automobile with said cover being attached to said housing by fastening means extending through said hole.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
102 words
Glass pane for an automobile rear view window having an electric signal light unit rigidly attached thereto, said light unit comprising a colored cover and a bulb housing with said housing being attached to said pane, and said pane having a hole extending therethrough by which said unit is attached to said pane, wherein said cover engages a surface of said pane adapted to face the outside of the automobile and said housing engages a surface of said pane adapted to face the interior of the automobile with said cover being attached to said housing by fastening means extending through said hole.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
35 words
Glass pane according to claim 1 wherein said hole corresponds to the light field of said light unit and wherein said cover has an annular projection extending through said hole and connecting with the housing.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
32 words
Glass pane according to claim 1 wherein said cover includes a frame and having in addition a screw extending through a hole in the pane and connecting the frame with said housing.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
74 words
Glass pane for an automobile rear view window having an electric signal light unit rigidly attached thereto, said light unit comprising a colored cover and a bulb housing with said housing being attached to said pane wherein said cover is glued to a surface of said pane adapted to face the outside of an automobile and said housing is attached to a surface of said pane adapted to face the interior of an automobile.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
74 words
Glass pane for an automobile rear view window having an electric signal light unit rigidly attached thereto, said light unit comprising a colored cover and a bulb housing with said housing being attached to said pane wherein said cover is glued to a surface of said pane adapted to face the outside of an automobile and said housing is attached to a surface of said pane adapted to face the interior of an automobile.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
33 words
Glass pane according to claim 4 having in addition a metal coating on the pane and elastic clips soldered to the coating with said clips adapted to fasten said housing to said pane.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
14 words
Glass pane according to claim 4 wherein said housing is glued to said pane.
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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) | 1987-12-11 | 1988-06-11 | 1988-12-11 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1991-12-11 | 1992-06-11 | 1992-12-11 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1995-12-11 | 1996-06-11 | 1996-12-11 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |