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US3096994A
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Caster and camber adjustment means
Assignee: Motors Liquidation Co
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Filing: 1959-08-24
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Granted: 1963-07-09
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Expires: 1979-08-24
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 George H Primeau
- 👤 William S Wolfram
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 12:03
CPC Classifications
B; B62; B62D; B62D17/00; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T403/00; Y10T403/45
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
150 words
IN THE ASSEMBLY OF AN INDEPENDENT FRONT SUSPENSION OF THE TYPE COMPRISING A FRAME MEMBER, A SHAFT MEMBER FIXEDLY CONNECTED TO SAID FRAME MEMBER AND A CONTROL ARM PIVOTED ON SAID SHAFT MEMBER, THE IMPROVEMENT WHICH RESIDES IN MAKING THE FIXED CONNECTION BY A PROCESS WHICH INVOLVES: BRINGING SAID MEMBER INTO JUXTAPOSITION, INTERPOSING A VOLUTE SPRING THEREBETWEEN, EFFECTING A LIGHT CONNECTION BETWEEN SAID MEMBERS BY MEANS INCLUDING A BOLT THE SHANK OF WHICH IS PASSED AXIALLY THROUGH SAID VOLUTE SPRING AND IS FORMED TO PROVIDE A FLUID PASSAGE OPENING TO THE CHAMBER DELINEATED BY THE SPRING, FILLING SAID CHAMBER THROUGH SAID PASSAGE WITH A CURABLE PLASTIC MATERIAL, TIGHTENING THE SAID LIGHT CONNECTION TO AN EXTENT PROVIDING A PREDETERMINED SPACE BETWEEN SAID MEMBERS, SAID SPACE BEING GAUGED IN RELATION TO THE CASTER AND CAMBER CHARACTERISTICS DESIRED IN THE SUSPENSION ASSEMBLY, AND SUBJECTING THE PLASTIC MATERIAL TO CONDITIONS CAUSING IT TO SET.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
150 words
IN THE ASSEMBLY OF AN INDEPENDENT FRONT SUSPENSION OF THE TYPE COMPRISING A FRAME MEMBER, A SHAFT MEMBER FIXEDLY CONNECTED TO SAID FRAME MEMBER AND A CONTROL ARM PIVOTED ON SAID SHAFT MEMBER, THE IMPROVEMENT WHICH RESIDES IN MAKING THE FIXED CONNECTION BY A PROCESS WHICH INVOLVES: BRINGING SAID MEMBER INTO JUXTAPOSITION, INTERPOSING A VOLUTE SPRING THEREBETWEEN, EFFECTING A LIGHT CONNECTION BETWEEN SAID MEMBERS BY MEANS INCLUDING A BOLT THE SHANK OF WHICH IS PASSED AXIALLY THROUGH SAID VOLUTE SPRING AND IS FORMED TO PROVIDE A FLUID PASSAGE OPENING TO THE CHAMBER DELINEATED BY THE SPRING, FILLING SAID CHAMBER THROUGH SAID PASSAGE WITH A CURABLE PLASTIC MATERIAL, TIGHTENING THE SAID LIGHT CONNECTION TO AN EXTENT PROVIDING A PREDETERMINED SPACE BETWEEN SAID MEMBERS, SAID SPACE BEING GAUGED IN RELATION TO THE CASTER AND CAMBER CHARACTERISTICS DESIRED IN THE SUSPENSION ASSEMBLY, AND SUBJECTING THE PLASTIC MATERIAL TO CONDITIONS CAUSING IT TO SET.
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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) | 1966-07-08 | 1967-01-07 | 1967-07-09 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1970-07-08 | 1971-01-07 | 1971-07-09 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1974-07-08 | 1975-01-07 | 1975-07-09 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |