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US3209432A
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Method for fabricating a structural member
Assignee: Ford Motor Co
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Filing: 1963-12-23
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Granted: 1965-10-05
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Expires: 1983-12-23
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Thomas H Cape
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 08:53
CPC Classifications
B; B21; B21H; B21H8/00; B21C; B21C37/00; B21C37/06; B21C37/065; B21C37/08; B21C37/0803; B21D; B21D51/00; F; F16; F16B; F16B7/00; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T29/00; Y10T29/49; Y10T29/49616; Y10T29/49622; Y10T29/49789; Y10T29/49798
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
93 words
A METHOD FOR FABRICATING AN AUTOMOBILE SIDE RAIL HAVING A HOLLOW RECTANGULAR CROSS SECTION FROM A CONTINUOUS PLANAR STRIP METAL STOCK, SAID STRIP METAL STOCK HAVING LONGITUDINALLY EXTENDING MARGINS, SAID METHOD COMPRISING THE STEPS OF ROLLING SAID STRIP METAL STOCK SO AS TO INTEGRALLY FORM ON ONE SURFACE THEREOF TWO LONGITUDINALLY EXTENDING PORTIONS OF A THICKNESS HEAVIER THAN THE REMAINING PORTIONS OF SAID STRIP METAL STOCK, SAID LONGITUDINAL PORTIONS OF HEAVIER THICKNESS BEING LATERALLY SPACED FROM EACH OTHER AND FROM THE MARGINAL EDGES OF SAID STRIP METAL STOCK, EACH PORTION OF HEAVIER THICKNESS
Claim 2
Independent Claim
93 words
A METHOD FOR FABRICATING AN AUTOMOBILE SIDE RAIL HAVING A HOLLOW RECTANGULAR CROSS SECTION FROM A CONTINUOUS PLANAR STRIP METAL STOCK, SAID STRIP METAL STOCK HAVING LONGITUDINALLY EXTENDING MARGINS, SAID METHOD COMPRISING THE STEPS OF ROLLING SAID STRIP METAL STOCK SO AS TO INTEGRALLY FORM ON ONE SURFACE THEREOF TWO LONGITUDINALLY EXTENDING PORTIONS OF A THICKNESS HEAVIER THAN THE REMAINING PORTIONS OF SAID STRIP METAL STOCK, SAID LONGITUDINAL PORTIONS OF HEAVIER THICKNESS BEING LATERALLY SPACED FROM EACH OTHER AND FROM THE MARGINAL EDGES OF SAID STRIP METAL STOCK, EACH PORTION OF HEAVIER THICKNESS
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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) | 1968-10-04 | 1969-04-05 | 1969-10-05 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1972-10-04 | 1973-04-05 | 1973-10-05 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1976-10-04 | 1977-04-05 | 1977-10-05 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |