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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. 20, 2007
Filed:
Mar. 18, 2005
Applicants:
Eric N. Tucker, Denton, TX (US);
Joseph F. Marrs, Aubrey, TX (US);
Inventors:
Eric N. Tucker, Denton, TX (US);
Joseph F. Marrs, Aubrey, TX (US);
Assignee:
Paccar Inc, Bellevue, WA (US);
Attorney:
Primary Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
B62D 25/12 (2006.01);
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
Abstract
A latching device and operating mechanism are provided suitable for controlling the opening or closing of a tilting cover such as the hood of a car or truck. The latching device operates to prevent accidental closure of the cover when the cover is open. The operating mechanism is coupled to the latching device for releasing the latching device when the hood is to be shut. The operating mechanism is located on the vehicle near a location from which an operator typically opens or closes the hood.