US3079137A
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Control arm for vehicle wheel suspension
Assignee: AO Smith Corp
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Filing: 1961-04-10
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Granted: 1963-02-26
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Expires: 1981-04-10
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Irene G Schilberg
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 20:14
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60G; B60G11/00; B60G11/14; B60G3/00; B60G3/02; B60G7/00; B60G7/02; B60G2200/00; B60G2200/10; B60G2200/14; B60G2200/142; B60G2200/40; B60G2200/44; B60G2202/00; B60G2202/10; B60G2202/12; B60G2204/00; B60G2204/10; B60G2204/12; B60G2204/124; B60G2204/1244; B60G2204/14; B60G2204/143; B60G2204/40; B60G2204/43; B60G2204/4302; B60G2206/00; B60G2206/01; B60G2206/10; B60G2206/124
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 1
Claim 1
Independent Claim
128 words
A CONTROL ARM FOR INDEPENDENT SPRING SUSPENSION FOR A VEHICLE HAVING A FRAME, COMPRISING A BODY MEMBER ADAPTED TO BE CONNECTED TO THE END OF A SPRING, SAID BODY MEMBER HAVING A PAIR OF CURVED CHANNEL SHAPED PORTIONS EXTENDING THE LENGTH OF SAID BODY MEMBER AND MERGING TOGETHER AT THE ENDS THEREOF, SAID CHANNEL SHAPED PORTIONS PROVIDING RIGIDITY FOR SAID BODY MEMBER, MEANS FOR PIVOTALLY CONNECTING ONE END PORTION OF SAID BODY MEMBER TO A VEHICLE FRAME, AND A STRUT MEMBER RIGIDLY SECURED TO THE OPPOSITE END PORTION OF SAID BODY MEMBER AND EXTENDING DIAGONALLY FORWARD THEREFROM AND PIVOTALLY ATTACHED TO THE FRAME AT A POINT FORWARD OF THE CENTER OF OSCILLATION OF THE VEHICLE WHEEL TO STABILIZE THE BODY MEMBER AGAINST HORIZONTAL LOADS ON THE SPRING SUSPENSION.
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) | 1966-02-25 | 1966-08-27 | 1967-02-26 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1970-02-25 | 1970-08-27 | 1971-02-26 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1974-02-25 | 1974-08-27 | 1975-02-26 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |