US3086609A
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Gear shift lever cover and attaching bracket therefor
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1961-12-19
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Granted: 1963-04-23
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Expires: 1981-12-19
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Jr Ernest Bryant
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 12:11
CPC Classifications
F; F16; F16H; F16H59/00; F16H59/02; F16H59/0213; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T74/00; Y10T74/20; Y10T74/20576; Y10T74/2093
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
164 words
A GEAR SHIFT LEVER COVER ASSEMBLY AND ATTACHING BRACKET THEREFOR TO BE USED IN PROVIDING A COVER FOR THE LOWER END OF THE PORTION OF A GEAR SHIFT LEVER PROJECTING UPWARDLY FROM THE TOP WALL OF A FLOOR-TYPE VEHICLE TRANSMISSION WHICH PROJECTS THROUGH AN OPENING FORMED IN THE VEHICLE FLOORBOARD DISPOSED IMMEDIATELY ABOVE SAID TRANSMISSION, SAID COVER ASSEMBLY COMPRISING AN UPPER OPEN FRAME-LIKE BASE PANEL INCLUDING INNER MARGINAL UPSTANDING SIDES AND ADAPTED TO CLOSELY UNDERLIE SAID FLOORBOARD WITH SAID SIDES PROJECTING UPWARDLY THROUGH SAID OPENING, A LOWER OPEN FRAME-LIKE BASE PANEL INCLUDING INNER MARGINAL UPSTANDING SIDE WALLS CORRESPONDING TO SAID SIDES, A GEAR SHIFT LEVER COVER BOOT COMPRISING A DOWNWARDLY OPENING FLEXIBLE HOLLOW HOUSING WHOSE LOWER END IS SNUGLY RECEIVED BETWEEN THE SIDES OF SAID UPPER BASE PANEL AND SNUGLY RECEIVES THE SIDE WALLS OF SAID LOWER PANEL, MEANS SECURING SAID BASE PANELS TOGETHER, THE UPPER END OF SAID HOUSING HAVING A SMALL OPENING FORMED THEREIN ADAPTED TO SNUGLY RECEIVE SAID GEAR SHIFT LEVER.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
164 words
A GEAR SHIFT LEVER COVER ASSEMBLY AND ATTACHING BRACKET THEREFOR TO BE USED IN PROVIDING A COVER FOR THE LOWER END OF THE PORTION OF A GEAR SHIFT LEVER PROJECTING UPWARDLY FROM THE TOP WALL OF A FLOOR-TYPE VEHICLE TRANSMISSION WHICH PROJECTS THROUGH AN OPENING FORMED IN THE VEHICLE FLOORBOARD DISPOSED IMMEDIATELY ABOVE SAID TRANSMISSION, SAID COVER ASSEMBLY COMPRISING AN UPPER OPEN FRAME-LIKE BASE PANEL INCLUDING INNER MARGINAL UPSTANDING SIDES AND ADAPTED TO CLOSELY UNDERLIE SAID FLOORBOARD WITH SAID SIDES PROJECTING UPWARDLY THROUGH SAID OPENING, A LOWER OPEN FRAME-LIKE BASE PANEL INCLUDING INNER MARGINAL UPSTANDING SIDE WALLS CORRESPONDING TO SAID SIDES, A GEAR SHIFT LEVER COVER BOOT COMPRISING A DOWNWARDLY OPENING FLEXIBLE HOLLOW HOUSING WHOSE LOWER END IS SNUGLY RECEIVED BETWEEN THE SIDES OF SAID UPPER BASE PANEL AND SNUGLY RECEIVES THE SIDE WALLS OF SAID LOWER PANEL, MEANS SECURING SAID BASE PANELS TOGETHER, THE UPPER END OF SAID HOUSING HAVING A SMALL OPENING FORMED THEREIN ADAPTED TO SNUGLY RECEIVE SAID GEAR SHIFT LEVER.
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) | 1966-04-22 | 1966-10-22 | 1967-04-23 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1970-04-22 | 1970-10-22 | 1971-04-23 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1974-04-22 | 1974-10-22 | 1975-04-23 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |