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US2969284A
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Converter top for open topped trailers and the like
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1958-03-11
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Granted: 1961-01-24
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Expires: 1978-03-11
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Ambli Andrew
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 19:36
CPC Classifications
B; B62; B62D; B62D33/00; B62D33/02; B62D33/0222; B60; B60J; B60J7/00; B60J7/08; B60J7/10; B60J7/102; B60J7/104
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
128 words
A CONVERTER TOP FOR NORMALLY OPEN-TOPPED-TRAILER VEHICLES WHICH INHERENTLY HAVE FRONT AND SIDE WALLS AND MEDIA FORMING A REAR WALL STRUCTURE, COMPRISING A GENERALLY RECTANGULAR, FLEXIBLE COVER, MEANS FOR DETACHABLY SECURING THE FORWARD EDGE OF SAID COVER TO THE UPPER PORTION OF SAID FRONT WALL ALONG A TRANSVERSE LINE WITH DOMING OF SAID SECURED EDGE, A PLURALITY OF LONGITUDINALLY SPACED, TRANSVERSE, ARCHED BOW MEMBERS INTERCONNECTING AT CORRESPONDING POINTS, THE UPPER EDGE PORTIONS OF THE SIDE-TRAILER-WALLS AND UNDERLYING, SUPPORTING AND DOMING THE SAID FLEXIBLE COVER, A PLURALITY OF TRANSVERSELY SPACED, LONGITUDINAL, FLEXIBLE TENSIONING ELEMENTS SUPPORTED UPON SAID BOW MEMBERS BENEATH SAID COVER AND HAVING THEIR FORWARD ENDS CONNECTED WITH THE UPPER PORTION OF THE FRONT TRAILER WALL, SAID MEDIA FORMING THE REAR WALL STRUCTURE INCLUDING A SPLIT-HEADER STRUCTURE AT
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
128 words
A CONVERTER TOP FOR NORMALLY OPEN-TOPPED-TRAILER VEHICLES WHICH INHERENTLY HAVE FRONT AND SIDE WALLS AND MEDIA FORMING A REAR WALL STRUCTURE, COMPRISING A GENERALLY RECTANGULAR, FLEXIBLE COVER, MEANS FOR DETACHABLY SECURING THE FORWARD EDGE OF SAID COVER TO THE UPPER PORTION OF SAID FRONT WALL ALONG A TRANSVERSE LINE WITH DOMING OF SAID SECURED EDGE, A PLURALITY OF LONGITUDINALLY SPACED, TRANSVERSE, ARCHED BOW MEMBERS INTERCONNECTING AT CORRESPONDING POINTS, THE UPPER EDGE PORTIONS OF THE SIDE-TRAILER-WALLS AND UNDERLYING, SUPPORTING AND DOMING THE SAID FLEXIBLE COVER, A PLURALITY OF TRANSVERSELY SPACED, LONGITUDINAL, FLEXIBLE TENSIONING ELEMENTS SUPPORTED UPON SAID BOW MEMBERS BENEATH SAID COVER AND HAVING THEIR FORWARD ENDS CONNECTED WITH THE UPPER PORTION OF THE FRONT TRAILER WALL, SAID MEDIA FORMING THE REAR WALL STRUCTURE INCLUDING A SPLIT-HEADER STRUCTURE AT
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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) | 1964-01-24 | 1964-07-25 | 1965-01-24 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1968-01-24 | 1968-07-25 | 1969-01-24 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1972-01-24 | 1972-07-25 | 1973-01-24 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |