Top for a convertible vehicle
Number of patents in Portfolio can not be more than 2000
United States of America Patent
Stats
-
Jun 11, 2013
Grant Date -
Nov 4, 2010
app pub date -
Nov 5, 2008
filing date -
Nov 28, 2007
priority date (Note) -
In Force
status (Latency Note)
![]() |
A preliminary load of PAIR data current through [] has been loaded. Any more recent PAIR data will be loaded within twenty-four hours. |
PAIR data current through []
A preliminary load of cached data will be loaded soon.
Any more recent PAIR data will be loaded within twenty-four hours.
![]() |
Next PAIR Update Scheduled on [ ] |

Importance

US Family Size
|
Non-US Coverage
|
Patent Longevity
|
Forward Citations
|
Abstract
A top for a convertible motor vehicle includes a top linkage operable to move the top between a closed position and an open position. The top linkage includes at least one functional component having a first position and a second position. The functional component is generally in the first position at a start of the opening movement and at the start of the closing movement, and also at an end of an opening movement and at the end of the closing movement. The functional component is moved from the first position to the second position for at least a portion of the opening movement and of the closing movement when the top linkage is between the open and closed positions. The movement of the functional component from the first position to the second position provides clearance for at least one element that moves during movement of the top linkage.
First Claim
all claims..Other Claims data not available
Family

- 15 United States
- 10 France
- 8 Japan
- 7 China
- 5 Korea
- 2 Other
Patent Owner(s)
Patent Owner | Address | |
---|---|---|
VALMET AUTOMOTIVE OY | 23500 UUSIKAUPUNKI |
International Classification(s)

- 2008 Application Filing Year
- B60J Class
- 422 Applications Filed
- 265 Patents Issued To-Date
- 62.80 % Issued To-Date
Inventor(s)
Inventor Name | Address | # of filed Patents | Total Citations |
---|---|---|---|
Baumeier, Andreas | Bissendorf, DE | 11 | 35 |
# of filed Patents : 11 Total Citations : 35 | |||
Habacker, Norbert | Bramsche, DE | 10 | 27 |
# of filed Patents : 10 Total Citations : 27 | |||
Schroeder, Michael | Bissendorf, DE | 52 | 1460 |
# of filed Patents : 52 Total Citations : 1460 | |||
Theuerkauf, Juergen | Bramsche, DE | 2 | 2 |
# of filed Patents : 2 Total Citations : 2 |
Cited Art Landscape
- No Cited Art to Display

Patent Citation Ranking
- 0 Citation Count
- B60J Class
- 0 % this patent is cited more than
- 12 Age
Forward Cite Landscape
- No Forward Cites to Display

Maintenance Fees
Fee | Large entity fee | small entity fee | micro entity fee | due date |
---|---|---|---|---|
11.5 Year Payment | $7400.00 | $3700.00 | $1850.00 | Dec 11, 2024 |
Fee | Large entity fee | small entity fee | micro entity fee |
---|---|---|---|
Surcharge - 11.5 year - Late payment within 6 months | $160.00 | $80.00 | $40.00 |
Surcharge after expiration - Late payment is unavoidable | $700.00 | $350.00 | $175.00 |
Surcharge after expiration - Late payment is unintentional | $1,640.00 | $820.00 | $410.00 |
Full Text

Legal Events
Date | Code | Event | Description |
---|---|---|---|
Feb 20, 2023 | MAFP | MAINTENANCE FEE PAYMENT | free format text: PAYMENT OF MAINTENANCE FEE, 8TH YEAR, LARGE ENTITY (ORIGINAL EVENT CODE: M1552); ENTITY STATUS OF PATENT OWNER: LARGE ENTITY year of fee payment: 8 |
Feb 18, 2019 | MAFP | MAINTENANCE FEE PAYMENT | free format text: PAYMENT OF MAINTENANCE FEE, 4TH YEAR, LARGE ENTITY (ORIGINAL EVENT CODE: M1551); ENTITY STATUS OF PATENT OWNER: LARGE ENTITY year of fee payment: 4 |
Aug 18, 2015 | I | Issuance | |
Jul 29, 2015 | STCF | INFORMATION ON STATUS: PATENT GRANT | free format text: PATENTED CASE |
Sep 18, 2014 | P | Published | |
Jun 11, 2013 | AS | ASSIGNMENT | free format text: ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNORS INTEREST;ASSIGNOR:GE AVIATION SYSTEMS LLC;REEL/FRAME:031571/0529 Owner name: WOODWARD HRT, INC., CALIFORNIA Effective Date: Jun 11, 2013 |
May 21, 2013 | AS | ASSIGNMENT | free format text: ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNORS INTEREST;ASSIGNORS:KOPECEK, JOSEPH THOMAS;ANAYA, JESUS;STIEG, MICHAEL ALAN;AND OTHERS;SIGNING DATES FROM 20130418 TO 20130507;REEL/FRAME:030455/0437 Owner name: GE AVIATION SYSTEMS LLC, MICHIGAN |
Mar 14, 2013 | F | Filing | |
Mar 14, 2013 | PD | Priority Date |

Matter Detail

Renewals Detail
