US3198572A
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Sealing arrangement for vehicle body closure structures
Assignee: Ford Motor Co
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Filing: 1963-03-11
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Granted: 1965-08-03
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Expires: 1983-03-11
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Joseph M Stolarczyk
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 08:23
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60J; B60J10/00; B60J10/80
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
137 words
IN A VEHICLE BODY, A BODY WALL HAVING AN EXTERIOR PANEL AND AN INTERIOR PANEL, AN OPENING EXTENDING THROUGH SAID PANELS ENCOMPASSED BY STRUCTURAL MEMBERS, A CLOSURE STRUCTURE MOUNTED ON ONE OF SAID STRUCTURAL MEMBERS FOR SWINGING MOVEMENT BETWEEN CLOSED AND OPENED POSITIONS, CONTINUOUS SEALING MEANS ATTACHED TO THE PERIPHERY OF SAID CLOSURE STRUCTURE, A STEPPED PORTION FORMED IN THE SURFACES OF SAID BODY STRUCTURAL MEMBERS INTERMEDIATE SAID EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR PANELS, A CONTINUOUS GUTTER ENCOMPASSING SAID OPENING AND SECURED TO SAID STEPPED PORTION, SAID SEALING MEANS ENGAGING SAID GUTTER IN A CLOSED POSITION OF SAID CLOSURE STRUCTURE TO SEAL SAID BODY OPENING, SAID GUTTER BEING ADAPTED TO INTERCEPT ANY WATER ENTERING SAID BODY OPENING WHEN SAID CLOSURE STRUCTURE IS IN A CLOSED POSITION AND TO DRAIN SAID INTERCEPTED WATER TO THE EXTERIOR OF THE VEHICLE BODY.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
137 words
IN A VEHICLE BODY, A BODY WALL HAVING AN EXTERIOR PANEL AND AN INTERIOR PANEL, AN OPENING EXTENDING THROUGH SAID PANELS ENCOMPASSED BY STRUCTURAL MEMBERS, A CLOSURE STRUCTURE MOUNTED ON ONE OF SAID STRUCTURAL MEMBERS FOR SWINGING MOVEMENT BETWEEN CLOSED AND OPENED POSITIONS, CONTINUOUS SEALING MEANS ATTACHED TO THE PERIPHERY OF SAID CLOSURE STRUCTURE, A STEPPED PORTION FORMED IN THE SURFACES OF SAID BODY STRUCTURAL MEMBERS INTERMEDIATE SAID EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR PANELS, A CONTINUOUS GUTTER ENCOMPASSING SAID OPENING AND SECURED TO SAID STEPPED PORTION, SAID SEALING MEANS ENGAGING SAID GUTTER IN A CLOSED POSITION OF SAID CLOSURE STRUCTURE TO SEAL SAID BODY OPENING, SAID GUTTER BEING ADAPTED TO INTERCEPT ANY WATER ENTERING SAID BODY OPENING WHEN SAID CLOSURE STRUCTURE IS IN A CLOSED POSITION AND TO DRAIN SAID INTERCEPTED WATER TO THE EXTERIOR OF THE VEHICLE BODY.
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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) | 1968-08-02 | 1969-02-01 | 1969-08-03 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1972-08-02 | 1973-02-01 | 1973-08-03 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1976-08-02 | 1977-02-01 | 1977-08-03 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |