US4502674A
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Automobile compartment cover with drop panel
Assignee: Irvin Automotive Products Inc
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Filing: 1983-03-18
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Granted: 1985-03-05
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Expires: 2003-03-18
Abstract
Abstract A cover for an automobile compartment, such as the window-exposed rear compartment of a hatchback or station wagon, adapted to extend horizontally over the top of the compartment from a roller mounted behind the rear seat and including a drop panel adapted to conceal any view of the compartment back of the seat through a side window or otherwise.
Inventors
- 👤 James E. White
- 👤 Mark Lobanoff
- 👤 Robert A. Harris
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 18:48
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60R; B60R5/00; B60R5/04; B60R5/044; B60R5/045; B60R5/047
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
106 words
An automobile rear compartment cover assembly comprising roller means including installation mounting means providing roller windup bias, rollable main cover and drop panel means connected at their respective inner ends to said roller means for conjoint rollup and extraction, said drop panel means being relatively shorter so as to become enveloped completely within said main cover upon full retraction, said main cover including outer end means to limit retraction and to facilitate manual extraction, said drop panel means including rigid outer end means adapted to allow rolled up retraction within said main cover and to facilitate parting from said main cover during its manual horizontal extraction.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
106 words
An automobile rear compartment cover assembly comprising roller means including installation mounting means providing roller windup bias, rollable main cover and drop panel means connected at their respective inner ends to said roller means for conjoint rollup and extraction, said drop panel means being relatively shorter so as to become enveloped completely within said main cover upon full retraction, said main cover including outer end means to limit retraction and to facilitate manual extraction, said drop panel means including rigid outer end means adapted to allow rolled up retraction within said main cover and to facilitate parting from said main cover during its manual horizontal extraction.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
50 words
A cover assembly as set forth in claim 1 wherein said drop panel outer end means is curved to give peeling action to free drop panel end from main panel as it is extended and weighted to induce peeling and gravity parting from said main cover upon its manual extraction.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
31 words
A cover assembly as set forth in claim 2 wherein said drop panel outer end means includes a relatively rigid strip adapted to maintain the extended width of said drop panel.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
37 words
A cover assembly as set forth in claim 3 wherein said strip is curved in an arc conforming substantially to the curvature of the composite rolled main cover and drop panel at the area of rolled engagement.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
21 words
A cover assembly as set forth in claim 4 wherein said strip comprises sheet steel suitably secured to said outer end.
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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) | 1988-03-04 | 1988-09-03 | 1989-03-05 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1992-03-04 | 1992-09-03 | 1993-03-05 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1996-03-04 | 1996-09-03 | 1997-03-05 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |