US3074735A
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Vehicle steering mechanism having anti-lash device
Assignee: Ford Motor Co
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Filing: 1960-06-13
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Granted: 1963-01-22
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Expires: 1980-06-13
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Glenn A Ulrich
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-26 01:23
CPC Classifications
B; B62; B62D; B62D3/00; B62D3/02; B62D3/12; B62D7/00; F; F16; F16H; F16H1/00; F16H1/28; F16H1/2863; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T74/00; Y10T74/19; Y10T74/19623; Y10T74/19642; Y10T74/1967; Y10T74/1987; Y10T74/19893; Y10T74/19898
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 1
Claim 1
Independent Claim
106 words
A STEERING MECHANISM FOR AN AUTOMOTIVE VEHICLE COMPRISING AN INPUT SHAFT, A PINION, SAID INPUT SHAFT AND SAID PINION BEING MECHANICALLY COUPLED, SAID INPUT SHAFT ALSO BEING ADAPTED TO BE CONNECTED TO A STEERING WHEEL OF SAID VEHICLE, A RACK POSITIONED IN ENGAGEMENT WITH SAID PINION AND ADAPTED TO BE CONNECTED TO STEERABLE WHEELS OF SAID VEHICLE, SAID RACK INCLUDING AN INSERT HAVING A PLURALITY OF TEETH ENGAGING SAID PINION IN AN INTERFERENCE FIT, AND MEANS ENGAGING SAID RACK AND SAID INSERT FOR URGING SAID INSERT INTO ENGAGEMENT WITH SAID PINION, SAID MEANS ACTING IN A DIRECTION SUBSTANTIALLY PERPENDICULAR TO THE LONGITUDINAL AXIS OF SAID RACK.
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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) | 1966-01-21 | 1966-07-23 | 1967-01-22 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1970-01-21 | 1970-07-23 | 1971-01-22 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1974-01-21 | 1974-07-23 | 1975-01-22 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |