US3098645A
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Laminated torsion bar suspension
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1962-01-11
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Granted: 1963-07-23
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Expires: 1982-01-11
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Walter J Owens
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-06 17:55
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60G; B60G11/00; B60G11/18; F; F16; F16F; F16F1/00; F16F1/02; F16F1/14
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
95 words
IN A VEHICLE SUSPENSION SYSTEM THE COMBINATION WHICH COMPRISES: A LAMINATED TORSION BAR HAVING A CENTRAL TRANSVERSE AXIS; AND END-RESTRAINT MEANS FOR SECURING SAID BAR AND TRANSMITTING TORSIONAL FORCES THERETO; SAID BAR COMPRISING A FIRST PLURALITY OF RESILIENT LEAVES AND A SECOND PLURALITY OF RESILIENT LEAVES, SAID LEAVES BEING ARRANGED IN A CONTIGUOUS PARALLEL RELATIONSHIP SO THAT AT LEAST ONE LEAF OF SAID FIRST PLURALITY OF LEAVES ALTERNATES WITH A LEAST ONE LEAF OF SAID SECOND PLURALITY OF LEAVES AND THE MIDPOINTS OF SAID ALTERNATE LEAVES ARE DISPOSED ON OPPOSED SIDES OF SAID TRANSVERSE AXIS.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
95 words
IN A VEHICLE SUSPENSION SYSTEM THE COMBINATION WHICH COMPRISES: A LAMINATED TORSION BAR HAVING A CENTRAL TRANSVERSE AXIS; AND END-RESTRAINT MEANS FOR SECURING SAID BAR AND TRANSMITTING TORSIONAL FORCES THERETO; SAID BAR COMPRISING A FIRST PLURALITY OF RESILIENT LEAVES AND A SECOND PLURALITY OF RESILIENT LEAVES, SAID LEAVES BEING ARRANGED IN A CONTIGUOUS PARALLEL RELATIONSHIP SO THAT AT LEAST ONE LEAF OF SAID FIRST PLURALITY OF LEAVES ALTERNATES WITH A LEAST ONE LEAF OF SAID SECOND PLURALITY OF LEAVES AND THE MIDPOINTS OF SAID ALTERNATE LEAVES ARE DISPOSED ON OPPOSED SIDES OF SAID TRANSVERSE AXIS.
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) | 1966-07-22 | 1967-01-21 | 1967-07-23 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1970-07-22 | 1971-01-21 | 1971-07-23 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1974-07-22 | 1975-01-21 | 1975-07-23 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |