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US4575148A
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Van top
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1985-02-04
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Granted: 1986-03-11
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Expires: 2005-02-04
Abstract
Abstract A van top having an internal circumferential mounting flange overlying and secured to the van roof by internal fasteners.
Inventors
- 👤 Leonard J. Bieber
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 05:37
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60J; B60J7/00; B60J7/08; B62; B62D; B62D25/00; B62D25/06; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T29/00; Y10T29/49; Y10T29/49716
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
72 words
In a van including an exterior side wall and an integral roof, a top covering said roof section, the improvement wherein said top includes a roof part and a lower peripheral edge and an internal inturned mounting flange extending upwardly from adjacent said top lower edge, said top mounting flange overlying said van roof section, and means securing said top mounting flange to said van roof section below said top roof part.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
72 words
In a van including an exterior side wall and an integral roof, a top covering said roof section, the improvement wherein said top includes a roof part and a lower peripheral edge and an internal inturned mounting flange extending upwardly from adjacent said top lower edge, said top mounting flange overlying said van roof section, and means securing said top mounting flange to said van roof section below said top roof part.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
20 words
The van of claim 1 and a seal member disposed between said top mounting flange and said van roof section.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
42 words
The van of claim 2 wherein said van includes a drip rail between its said side wall and roof, said top lower edge extending into said van drip rail, said seal member disposed between said top lower edge and van drip rail.
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) | 1989-03-10 | 1989-09-09 | 1990-03-11 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1993-03-10 | 1993-09-09 | 1994-03-11 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1997-03-10 | 1997-09-09 | 1998-03-11 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |