US4793648A
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Removable closure for dash board utility shelf
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1988-03-02
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Granted: 1988-12-27
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Expires: 2008-03-02
Abstract
Abstract A removable closure sheet for a recessed utility shelf within a vehicle dash board is rectangular in shape and oversize in height relative to the shelf and includes spaced thumb and finger openings to facilitate manipulation of the sheet to a transversely arcuate shape for assembly into and removal from the shelf.
Inventors
- 👤 Louis Zerilli
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 16:26
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60R; B60R7/00; B60R7/04; B60R7/06
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
83 words
In combination with a vehicle dash board having a recessed utility shelf opening through the dash board, and a removable closure including a normally flat sheet of flexible plastic material of rectangular shape, along its bottom edge anchored and retained within and upon the shelf along its length against the interior of the dash board, with the body of the sheet curved rearwardly under tension and with its top edge frictionally and retainingly engaging the top of the shelf rearwardly of its opening.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
83 words
In combination with a vehicle dash board having a recessed utility shelf opening through the dash board, and a removable closure including a normally flat sheet of flexible plastic material of rectangular shape, along its bottom edge anchored and retained within and upon the shelf along its length against the interior of the dash board, with the body of the sheet curved rearwardly under tension and with its top edge frictionally and retainingly engaging the top of the shelf rearwardly of its opening.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
45 words
In the utility shelf of claim 1, said shelf having top, bottom and end walls, said sheet along its bottom edge bearing against said bottom wall, along its top edge bearing against said top wall and with its end edges arranged adjacent said end walls.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
55 words
In the utility shelf of claim 1, there being a pair of spaced thumb and finger openings in said sheet intermediate its ends and spaced inwardly of its top and bottom edges to facilitate manipulation of said sheet to a transversely arcuate shape for assembling into said shelf and for removal of the sheet therefrom.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
41 words
In the utility shelf of claim 1, the dash board including a peripheral panel frame of reduced height relative to said shelf defining a stop ledge at the front of the shelf adapted to anchor the bottom edge of said sheet.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
12 words
In the utility shelf of claim 1, said closure sheet being transparent.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
24 words
In the utility shelf of claim 2, the closure sheet having a height greater than the spacing between the shelf top and bottom walls.
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) | 1991-12-27 | 1992-06-27 | 1992-12-27 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1995-12-27 | 1996-06-27 | 1996-12-27 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1999-12-27 | 2000-06-27 | 2000-12-27 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |