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Vehicle luggage compartment liner
Assignee: Neocon International Inc
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Filing: 1991-09-12
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Granted: 1992-12-01
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Expires: 2011-09-12
Abstract
Abstract A plastic liner is provided for use in a vehicle luggage compartment. The liner has a bottom conforming generally to the shape of the luggage compartment floor, and integral rear, side and front walls, at least some of which generally conform to the walls of the luggage compartment. Integral or removable dividers may be provided to compartmentalize the liner. Grooves may be provided in the liner wall to support such dividers.
Inventors
- 👤 Patrick T. Ryan
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 23:08
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60R; B60R7/00; B60R7/02; B60R13/00; B60R13/01
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 14
Claim 1
Independent Claim
166 words
For use in a vehicle luggage compartment having generally a floor, a front wall, at least two side walls, and a rear wall, a plastic liner comprising: a bottom conforming generally to the shape of said floor, and integral rear, side and front walls, at least a portion of each of said liner walls generally conforming to corresponding portions of said compartment walls; at least one removable long divider adapted to be positioned across said liner between opposite liner walls, each said long divider and said liner walls being provided with means for engaging said long divider to secure it to said liner; at least one removable short divider adapted to be positioned between a wall of said liner and one said long divider, said short divider and said long divider and said liner wall being provided with means for engaging said short divider to secure it to said long divider and said liner wall, said long divider including reinforcing means along a substantial portion thereof.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
166 words
For use in a vehicle luggage compartment having generally a floor, a front wall, at least two side walls, and a rear wall, a plastic liner comprising: a bottom conforming generally to the shape of said floor, and integral rear, side and front walls, at least a portion of each of said liner walls generally conforming to corresponding portions of said compartment walls; at least one removable long divider adapted to be positioned across said liner between opposite liner walls, each said long divider and said liner walls being provided with means for engaging said long divider to secure it to said liner; at least one removable short divider adapted to be positioned between a wall of said liner and one said long divider, said short divider and said long divider and said liner wall being provided with means for engaging said short divider to secure it to said long divider and said liner wall, said long divider including reinforcing means along a substantial portion thereof.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
23 words
A liner as recited in claim 1, in which said reinforcing means comprises at least one horizontal rib running along said long divider.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
52 words
A liner as recited in claim 2, in which at least one said rib is on the side of said long divider facing said at least one short divider, and in which each said short divider has one end accommodated in a vertical groove defined in said at least one horizontal rib.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
27 words
A liner as recited in claim 2, in which there are at least two said ribs spaced apart vertically on the same side of said long divider.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
33 words
A liner as recited in claim 3, in which there are at least two said ribs spaced apart vertically on the side of said long divider facing said at least one short divider.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
24 words
A liner as recited in claim 1, in which said reinforcing means comprises said long divider having a cross-section which is not merely rectangular.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
164 words
In combination with a vehicle luggage compartment having generally a floor, a front wall, at least two side walls, and a rear wall, a plastic liner comprising: a bottom conforming generally to the shape of said floor, and integral rear, side and front walls, at least a portion of each of said liner walls generally conforming to corresponding portions of said compartment walls; at least one removable long divider adapted to be positioned across said liner between opposite liner walls, each said long divider and said liner being provided with means for engaging said long divider to secure it to said liner; at least one removable short divider adapted to be positioned between a wall of said liner and one said long divider, said short divider and said long divider and said liner being provided with means for engaging said short divider to secure it to said long divider and said liner wall, said long divider having reinforcing means along a substantial portion thereof.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
164 words
In combination with a vehicle luggage compartment having generally a floor, a front wall, at least two side walls, and a rear wall, a plastic liner comprising: a bottom conforming generally to the shape of said floor, and integral rear, side and front walls, at least a portion of each of said liner walls generally conforming to corresponding portions of said compartment walls; at least one removable long divider adapted to be positioned across said liner between opposite liner walls, each said long divider and said liner being provided with means for engaging said long divider to secure it to said liner; at least one removable short divider adapted to be positioned between a wall of said liner and one said long divider, said short divider and said long divider and said liner being provided with means for engaging said short divider to secure it to said long divider and said liner wall, said long divider having reinforcing means along a substantial portion thereof.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
23 words
A liner as recited in claim 7, in which said reinforcing means comprises at least one horizontal rib running along said long divider.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
52 words
A liner as recited in claim 8, in which at least one said rib is on the side of said long divider facing said at least one short divider, and in which each said short divider has one end accommodated in a vertical groove defined in said at least one horizontal rib.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
27 words
A liner as recited in claim 8, in which there are at least two said ribs spaced apart vertically on the same side of said long divider.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
33 words
A liner as recited in claim 9, in which there are at least two said ribs spaced apart vertically on the side of said long divider facing said at least one short divider.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
24 words
A liner as recited in claim 7, in which said reinforcing means comprises said long divider having a cross-section which is not merely rectangular.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1995-12-01 | 1996-06-01 | 1996-12-01 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1999-12-01 | 2000-06-01 | 2000-12-01 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2003-12-01 | 2004-06-01 | 2004-12-01 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |