US3073623A
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Trailer brake control for antijack-knifing purposes
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1960-07-14
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Granted: 1963-01-15
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Expires: 1980-07-14
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 William A Owen
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-25 23:44
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60T; B60T8/00; B60T8/24; B60T8/248; B60T13/00; B60T13/10; B60T13/24; B60T13/26; B60T13/40; B60T13/403
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
115 words
A BRAKE CONTROL FOR ARTICULATED VEHICLES HAVING WHEELS AND BRAKES THEREFOR, A FIFTH WHEEL, A KING PIN, SAID CONTROL COMPRISING CAM MEANS NORMALLY FIXED ON ONE UNIT AGAINST MOVEMENT WITH RESPECT TO SAID UNIT OF SAID VEHICLE, SENSING MEANS ON ANOTHER UNIT OF SAID VEHICLE FOR CONTACTING ACTUATION BY SAID CAM MEANS WHEN THE LONGITUDINAL AXES OF THE UNITS OF SAID ARTICULATED VEHICLES REACH A PRE-DETERMINED ANGLE WITH RESPECT TO ONE ANOTHER, SAID CAM MEANS BEING SOLELY RESPONSIVE TO ANGULAR MOVEMENT OF THE VEHICLE UNITS, AND WHEEL BRAKE OPERATING MEANS INCLUDING CONNECTIONS ACTUATED IN RESPONSE TO OPERATION OF SAID SENSING MEANS FOR AUTOMATICALLY APPLYING THE WHEEL BRAKES OF AT LEAST ONE UNIT OF SAID VEHICLE.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
115 words
A BRAKE CONTROL FOR ARTICULATED VEHICLES HAVING WHEELS AND BRAKES THEREFOR, A FIFTH WHEEL, A KING PIN, SAID CONTROL COMPRISING CAM MEANS NORMALLY FIXED ON ONE UNIT AGAINST MOVEMENT WITH RESPECT TO SAID UNIT OF SAID VEHICLE, SENSING MEANS ON ANOTHER UNIT OF SAID VEHICLE FOR CONTACTING ACTUATION BY SAID CAM MEANS WHEN THE LONGITUDINAL AXES OF THE UNITS OF SAID ARTICULATED VEHICLES REACH A PRE-DETERMINED ANGLE WITH RESPECT TO ONE ANOTHER, SAID CAM MEANS BEING SOLELY RESPONSIVE TO ANGULAR MOVEMENT OF THE VEHICLE UNITS, AND WHEEL BRAKE OPERATING MEANS INCLUDING CONNECTIONS ACTUATED IN RESPONSE TO OPERATION OF SAID SENSING MEANS FOR AUTOMATICALLY APPLYING THE WHEEL BRAKES OF AT LEAST ONE UNIT OF SAID VEHICLE.
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) | 1966-01-14 | 1966-07-16 | 1967-01-15 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1970-01-14 | 1970-07-16 | 1971-01-15 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1974-01-14 | 1974-07-16 | 1975-01-15 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |