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The patent badge is an abbreviated version of the USPTO patent document. The patent badge covers the following: Patent number, Date patent was issued, Date patent was filed, Title of the patent, Applicant, Inventor, Assignee, Attorney firm, Primary examiner, Assistant examiner, CPCs, and Abstract. The patent badge does contain a link to the full patent document (in Adobe Acrobat format, aka pdf). To download or print any patent click here.
Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Mar. 13, 1979
Filed:
Jul. 11, 1977
Applicant:
Inventors:
Michael E Morello, Sandwich, IL (US);
Thomas E Cochran, Yorkville, IL (US);
Assignee:
Caterpillar Tractor Co., Peoria, IL (US);
Attorney:
Primary Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
B62D / ;
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
180 / ; 49463 ;
Abstract
A hood panel support structure for a secontionalized access opening closure panel of an engine compartment in a hood assembly and the like, including a unique fabricated structure which positions the panel sections, with cross beams having means upon which the panels are secured, and side beams incorporating resilient end mounting means, the structure presenting an aesthetically clean and neat appearance.