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Removable van bench
Assignee: VAN EXPRESS Inc
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Filing: 1983-06-08
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Granted: 1985-03-19
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Expires: 2003-06-08
Abstract
Abstract A van having a belt rail attached to the interior of its side walls for the securement of the rear seat supports thereto. The rear seat of the van is removable along with the floor covering to allow usage of the van for cargo-carrying purposes.
Inventors
- 👤 Albert R. Simeri
- 👤 Paul S. Simeri
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 08:32
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60P; B60P3/00; B60P3/42; B60P3/423
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 3
Claim 1
Independent Claim
83 words
In a van including a floor, a covering for said floor, outer side walls, vertical rib means for providing rigid support for the side walls, an inner wall applied over said side walls and said rib means, a seat assembly, the improvement comprising a horizontal belt rail secured to said rib means and located between said side walls and inner walls, and a seat support mounted to said floor and secured to said belt rail, said seat assembly carried upon said seat support.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
83 words
In a van including a floor, a covering for said floor, outer side walls, vertical rib means for providing rigid support for the side walls, an inner wall applied over said side walls and said rib means, a seat assembly, the improvement comprising a horizontal belt rail secured to said rib means and located between said side walls and inner walls, and a seat support mounted to said floor and secured to said belt rail, said seat assembly carried upon said seat support.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
21 words
The van of claim 1 wherein said floor covering includes multiple panel sections, each panel section being removable from said floor.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1988-03-18 | 1988-09-17 | 1989-03-19 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1992-03-18 | 1992-09-17 | 1993-03-19 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1996-03-18 | 1996-09-17 | 1997-03-19 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |