US3071761A
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Vehicular course indicator
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1957-10-02
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Granted: 1963-01-01
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Expires: 1977-10-02
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Hoffman E Branker
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-06 20:02
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60Q; B60Q9/00; B60Q9/002; B62; B62D; B62D9/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
89 words
VEHICULAR COURSE INDICATOR COMPRISING MEANS FOR PRODUCING A CONTINUOUS SIGNAL IN RESPONSE TO MOVEMENT OF THE STEERING MECHANISM OF THE VEHICLE, MEANS FOR PRODUCING A CONTINUOUS SIGNAL IN RESPONSE TO MOVEMENT OF THE VEHICLE, A NULL INDICATOR SIMULTANEOUSLY RESPONSIVE TO BOTH OF SAID SIGNALS TO PRODUCE A CONTINUOUS SINGLE INDICATION, AND MEANS FOR MODIFYING AT LEAST ONE OF SAID SIGNALS FED TO SAID INDICATOR WHEREUPON THE OPERATOR, BY MAINTAINING THE INDICATOR AT ITS NULL POSITION, WILL AUTOMATICALLY GUIDE THE VEHICLE ALONG A PREDETERMINED COURSE DETERMINED BY THE MODIFIED SIGNAL.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
89 words
VEHICULAR COURSE INDICATOR COMPRISING MEANS FOR PRODUCING A CONTINUOUS SIGNAL IN RESPONSE TO MOVEMENT OF THE STEERING MECHANISM OF THE VEHICLE, MEANS FOR PRODUCING A CONTINUOUS SIGNAL IN RESPONSE TO MOVEMENT OF THE VEHICLE, A NULL INDICATOR SIMULTANEOUSLY RESPONSIVE TO BOTH OF SAID SIGNALS TO PRODUCE A CONTINUOUS SINGLE INDICATION, AND MEANS FOR MODIFYING AT LEAST ONE OF SAID SIGNALS FED TO SAID INDICATOR WHEREUPON THE OPERATOR, BY MAINTAINING THE INDICATOR AT ITS NULL POSITION, WILL AUTOMATICALLY GUIDE THE VEHICLE ALONG A PREDETERMINED COURSE DETERMINED BY THE MODIFIED SIGNAL.
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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 |