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US3764175A
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Car door opener
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1972-06-30
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Granted: 1973-10-09
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Expires: 1992-06-30
Abstract
Abstract A tool for use by a driver of an automobile to open and close the door lock button and turn the window crank of the door opposite the driver''s seat while the driver remains in the driver''s seat, incluidng an elongated member with a handle end and an opposite operating end. The operating end includes a button-operating wall with a slot for receiving the stem of a door lock button to lift it to open the door lock, and having a flange extending around the slot for receiving the enlarged head of the door lock button so the button-operating wall can push down the button to lock the door. The operating end also has a short tubular portion which can receive the knob of the window crank so that the drive can open and close the window.
Inventors
- 👤 M Yavitch
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 22:02
CPC Classifications
E; E05; E05B; E05B85/00; E05B85/08; E05B85/085
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
114 words
A car door operator for operating a car door lock button which has a stem and an enlarged head, comprising: an elongated member having a handle at one end and an operating head at the other end, said operating head having a button operating wall with a sloT for receiving an ordinary automobile door lock button without passing the head thereof to permit raising of the button, said operating head also including a wall facing axially away from the handle and a knob-receiving tubular portion extending from the wall for engaging a window crank knob, to enable a person in the driver''s seat of an automobile to open and close the opposite door window.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
114 words
A car door operator for operating a car door lock button which has a stem and an enlarged head, comprising: an elongated member having a handle at one end and an operating head at the other end, said operating head having a button operating wall with a sloT for receiving an ordinary automobile door lock button without passing the head thereof to permit raising of the button, said operating head also including a wall facing axially away from the handle and a knob-receiving tubular portion extending from the wall for engaging a window crank knob, to enable a person in the driver''s seat of an automobile to open and close the opposite door window.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
109 words
Apparatus for enabling a person in the driver''s seat of an automobile to both open and close the door lock button of a door on the opposite side of the automobile, comprising: an elongated member with an operating head at one end, said head having a wall with a slot for receiving an ordinary automobile door lock button to permit raising of the button, and said wall having a flange extending partially about the slot to prevent the wall from sliding off the top of the button when the wall is laid on top of the button and pressed down to lower the button and thereby lock the door.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
109 words
Apparatus for enabling a person in the driver''s seat of an automobile to both open and close the door lock button of a door on the opposite side of the automobile, comprising: an elongated member with an operating head at one end, said head having a wall with a slot for receiving an ordinary automobile door lock button to permit raising of the button, and said wall having a flange extending partially about the slot to prevent the wall from sliding off the top of the button when the wall is laid on top of the button and pressed down to lower the button and thereby lock the door.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
49 words
The apparatus described in claim 9 wherein: said flange is tapered in height, with the flange portion nearest the open end of the slot being of smallest height, so that the flange acts as a wedge to lift the button as a person pushes the head towards the button.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
72 words
The apparatus described in claim 9 wherein: said elongated member is a rigid unitary member with a handle at the end opposite the operating head and with a rigid straight shank portion connecting the handle to the head, so the shank remains rigid under bending forces when a person holding the handle and extending the member horizontally to the opposite door button applies a force to lift or press down the button.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1976-10-08 | 1977-04-09 | 1977-10-09 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-10-08 | 1981-04-09 | 1981-10-09 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-10-08 | 1985-04-09 | 1985-10-09 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |