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US3070919A
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Decorative bell attachment for vehicles
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1959-12-04
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Granted: 1963-01-01
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Expires: 1979-12-04
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Peckham Arthur Charles
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-07 21:45
CPC Classifications
G; G08; G08B; G08B5/00; G08B5/02
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
185 words
A DECORATIVE BELL ATTACHMENT FOR MOUNTING ON THE BODY OF A VEHICLE COMPRISING IN COMBINATION A VERTICALLY EXTENDING WHIP-LIKE RESILIENT BENDABLE MEMBER, MEANS CONNECTED TO THE LOWER END OF SAID MEMBER FOR RELEASABLY SECURING IT TO THE VEHICLE BODY, A PLURALITY OF BELLS OF GRADUATED SIZES MOUNTED ONE ABOVE THE OTHER IN VERTICALLY SPACED RELATION ON SAID MEMBER, EACH OF SAID BELLS HAVING A SWINGABLE CLAPPER PORTION AND SAID BELLS BEING OF SUCCESSIVELY LARGER SIZE FROM TOP TO BOTTOM OF SAID ATTACHMENT, SAID MEMBER BEING FORMED WITH AN OUTWARDLY OFFSET PORTION ADJACENT EACH OF SAID BELLS FOR INCREASED FREEDOM OF MOVEMENT OF SAID CLAPPER PORTIONS, SAID MEMBER HAVING OTHER PORTIONS OF REDUCED CROSS SECTIONAL AREA BETWEEN SAID BELLS TO INCREASE THE BENDABILITY OF THE MEMBER AT SAID PORTIONS, COACTING HOOK MEANS ADJACENT THE TOP AND BOTTOM OF SAID MEMBER TO HOLD IT IN A DOUBLED-OVER POSITION UPON INTERENGAGEMENT OF SAID HOOK MEANS TO DIMINISH THE OPERABILITY OF SAID BELLS, AND AIR DRIVEN PROPELLER MEANS ROTATABLY MOUNTED ADJACENT THE UPPER END OF SAID MEMBER FOR PRODUCING VIBRATIONS IN THE MEMBER WHEN THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
185 words
A DECORATIVE BELL ATTACHMENT FOR MOUNTING ON THE BODY OF A VEHICLE COMPRISING IN COMBINATION A VERTICALLY EXTENDING WHIP-LIKE RESILIENT BENDABLE MEMBER, MEANS CONNECTED TO THE LOWER END OF SAID MEMBER FOR RELEASABLY SECURING IT TO THE VEHICLE BODY, A PLURALITY OF BELLS OF GRADUATED SIZES MOUNTED ONE ABOVE THE OTHER IN VERTICALLY SPACED RELATION ON SAID MEMBER, EACH OF SAID BELLS HAVING A SWINGABLE CLAPPER PORTION AND SAID BELLS BEING OF SUCCESSIVELY LARGER SIZE FROM TOP TO BOTTOM OF SAID ATTACHMENT, SAID MEMBER BEING FORMED WITH AN OUTWARDLY OFFSET PORTION ADJACENT EACH OF SAID BELLS FOR INCREASED FREEDOM OF MOVEMENT OF SAID CLAPPER PORTIONS, SAID MEMBER HAVING OTHER PORTIONS OF REDUCED CROSS SECTIONAL AREA BETWEEN SAID BELLS TO INCREASE THE BENDABILITY OF THE MEMBER AT SAID PORTIONS, COACTING HOOK MEANS ADJACENT THE TOP AND BOTTOM OF SAID MEMBER TO HOLD IT IN A DOUBLED-OVER POSITION UPON INTERENGAGEMENT OF SAID HOOK MEANS TO DIMINISH THE OPERABILITY OF SAID BELLS, AND AIR DRIVEN PROPELLER MEANS ROTATABLY MOUNTED ADJACENT THE UPPER END OF SAID MEMBER FOR PRODUCING VIBRATIONS IN THE MEMBER WHEN THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION.
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) | 1965-12-31 | 1966-07-02 | 1967-01-01 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1969-12-31 | 1970-07-02 | 1971-01-01 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1973-12-31 | 1974-07-02 | 1975-01-01 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |