US4788796A
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Removable rear truck window
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1987-08-19
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Granted: 1988-12-06
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Expires: 2007-08-19
Abstract
Abstract A removable sliding window assembly for use in pickup trucks and camper shells has a frame in which tracks are formed in which sliding panels are received. Retaining pin assemblies are used to removably secure the panels in the tracks. When the retaining pins are removed, the panels may be removed from the track assembly.
Inventors
- 👤 Mark E. Matthews
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-09 16:45
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60J; B60J1/00; B60J1/18; B60J1/1838; B60J1/1846; B60J1/1853; E; E06; E06B; E06B3/00; E06B3/32; E06B3/34; E06B3/42; E06B3/46; E06B3/4681; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S292/00; Y10S292/46; Y10T; Y10T292/00; Y10T292/08; Y10T292/096; Y10T292/1014; Y10T292/1022; Y10T292/1024; Y10T292/34
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 11
Claim 1
Independent Claim
180 words
A removable sliding window for use in motor vehicles and camper shells comprising: a generally rectangular frame having upper and lower portions which define a central opening; said frame having a plurality of adjacent tracks opening inwardly towards said central opening and extending around said frame; a plurality of panels received for overlapping sliding movement in said tracks for selectively opening and closing at least a portion of said central opening; at least one aperture extending transversely through said upper portion of said frame; said aperture terminating in a recessed notch in an inner wall of said frame; at least one retaining pin removably received in said aperture and having one end removably received in said recessed notch for limiting upward movement of said plurality of panels in said track of said upper frame portion; a spring urged ball detent mounted adjacent said aperture on said upper frame portion, said spring urged ball mounted for movement transversely to a longitudinal axis of said aperture; and a recess in said retaining pin for locking engagement with said spring urged ball detent.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
180 words
A removable sliding window for use in motor vehicles and camper shells comprising: a generally rectangular frame having upper and lower portions which define a central opening; said frame having a plurality of adjacent tracks opening inwardly towards said central opening and extending around said frame; a plurality of panels received for overlapping sliding movement in said tracks for selectively opening and closing at least a portion of said central opening; at least one aperture extending transversely through said upper portion of said frame; said aperture terminating in a recessed notch in an inner wall of said frame; at least one retaining pin removably received in said aperture and having one end removably received in said recessed notch for limiting upward movement of said plurality of panels in said track of said upper frame portion; a spring urged ball detent mounted adjacent said aperture on said upper frame portion, said spring urged ball mounted for movement transversely to a longitudinal axis of said aperture; and a recess in said retaining pin for locking engagement with said spring urged ball detent.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
17 words
The removable sliding window of claim 1, further comprising a mounting flange extending outwardly around said frame.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
20 words
The removable sliding window of claim 1, wherein a track felt lining is provided in said plurality of adjacent tracks.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
18 words
The removable sliding window of claim 1, wherein sealing means is provided between said plurality of panel means.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
24 words
The removable sliding window of claim 1, wherein at least one of said panels includes a notch in which said retaining pin is received.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
20 words
The removable sliding window of claim 1, wherein a plurality of drain holes are provided along said lower frame portion.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
34 words
The removable sliding window of claim 1, wherein a plurality of transversely extending apertures are provided through said upper portion of said frame and a plurality of retaining pins are received in said apertures.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
18 words
The removable sliding window of claim 1, wherein said frame and said tracks are constructed of extruded aluminum.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
19 words
The removable sliding window of claim 1, further comprising latch means for securing said panels in a closed position.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
19 words
The removable sliding window of claim 1 wherein said retaining pin means has a generally "U" shaped handle portion.
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