US5518272A
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Fuel bomb mounting structure for automobile
Assignee: Honda Motor Co Ltd
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Filing: 1994-12-22
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Granted: 1996-05-21
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Expires: 2014-12-22
Abstract
Abstract A bomb supporting frame for supporting fuel bombs which store pressurized gaseous fuel in an automobile. The bomb supporting frame is fixed on a floor provided on right and left rear side frames of a vehicular body, and simultaneously it is fixed on damper strut mounting portions of right and left rear wheel houses.
Inventors
- 👤 Masami Fukagawa
- 👤 Tatsuo Kasuga
- 👤 Eisei Higuchi
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 16:39
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60K; B60K15/00; B60K15/03; B60K15/063; B60K15/067; B60K15/07; B60K2015/03118; B60K2015/0638
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 3
Claim 1
Independent Claim
87 words
A fuel bomb mounting structure in combination with an automobile having a vehicular body with right and left rear side frames and right and left rear wheel houses, the automobile mounting a fuel bomb for storing a pressurized gaseous fuel comprising: a bomb supporting frame for supporting a fuel bomb, wherein said bomb supporting frame is fixed on a floor provided on the right and left rear side frames of the vehicular body, and on damper strut mounting portions of the right and left rear wheel houses.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
87 words
A fuel bomb mounting structure in combination with an automobile having a vehicular body with right and left rear side frames and right and left rear wheel houses, the automobile mounting a fuel bomb for storing a pressurized gaseous fuel comprising: a bomb supporting frame for supporting a fuel bomb, wherein said bomb supporting frame is fixed on a floor provided on the right and left rear side frames of the vehicular body, and on damper strut mounting portions of the right and left rear wheel houses.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
57 words
The combination recited in claim 1, wherein said bomb supporting frame comprises: right and left side supporting frames which are erected so as to be opposed to each other; a cross-member connecting said side supporting frames to each other; and brackets projectingly provided on said side supporting frames to be fixed on said damper strut mounting portions.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1999-05-21 | 1999-11-20 | 2000-05-21 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 2003-05-21 | 2003-11-20 | 2004-05-21 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2007-05-21 | 2007-11-20 | 2008-05-21 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |