US3077239A
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Automobile speed control device
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1960-05-27
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Granted: 1963-02-12
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Expires: 1980-05-27
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Edward F Simas
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-25 00:14
CPC Classifications
F; F02; F02D; F02D9/00; F02D2700/00; F02D2700/02; F02D2700/0217; F02D2700/0225; F02D2700/0228; F02D2700/023; F02D2700/0241
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
98 words
IN A MOTOR VEHICLE HAVING AN ACCELERATOR, A CARBURETOR, AND DRIVE MEANS CONTROLLED THEREBY, MEANS RELEASABLY CONNECTING SAID ACCELERATOR TO SAID CARBURETOR, MEANS RESPONSIVE TO SAID DRIVE MEANS REACHING A PREDETERMINED SPEED FOR DISCONNECTING SAID CONNECTING MEANS WHEREBY THE CARBURETOR IS NO LONGER CONTROLLED BY THE ACCELERATOR, MEANS OPERABLE FOR MOMEMTARILY CONTROLLING THE FEED OF ADDITIONAL FUEL TO THE CARBURETOR WHEREBY SAID DRIVE MEANS MAY MOMENTARILY EXCEED SAID PREDETERMINED SPEED, SAID LAST MENTIONED MEANS BEING OPERABLE WHILE SAID CONNECTING MEANS ARE DISCONNECTED, AND MEANS FOR AUTOMATICALLY LIMITING OPERATION OF SAID LAST MENTIONED MEANS TO A PREDETERMINED TIME INTERVAL.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
98 words
IN A MOTOR VEHICLE HAVING AN ACCELERATOR, A CARBURETOR, AND DRIVE MEANS CONTROLLED THEREBY, MEANS RELEASABLY CONNECTING SAID ACCELERATOR TO SAID CARBURETOR, MEANS RESPONSIVE TO SAID DRIVE MEANS REACHING A PREDETERMINED SPEED FOR DISCONNECTING SAID CONNECTING MEANS WHEREBY THE CARBURETOR IS NO LONGER CONTROLLED BY THE ACCELERATOR, MEANS OPERABLE FOR MOMEMTARILY CONTROLLING THE FEED OF ADDITIONAL FUEL TO THE CARBURETOR WHEREBY SAID DRIVE MEANS MAY MOMENTARILY EXCEED SAID PREDETERMINED SPEED, SAID LAST MENTIONED MEANS BEING OPERABLE WHILE SAID CONNECTING MEANS ARE DISCONNECTED, AND MEANS FOR AUTOMATICALLY LIMITING OPERATION OF SAID LAST MENTIONED MEANS TO A PREDETERMINED TIME INTERVAL.
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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) | 1966-02-11 | 1966-08-13 | 1967-02-12 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1970-02-11 | 1970-08-13 | 1971-02-12 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1974-02-11 | 1974-08-13 | 1975-02-12 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |