US3099167A
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Power steering gear
Assignee: Old Carco LLC
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Filing: 1960-06-23
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Granted: 1963-07-30
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Expires: 1980-06-23
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Walter E Folkerts
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 19:09
CPC Classifications
B; B62; B62D; B62D5/00; B62D5/06; B62D5/08; B62D5/083
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 1
Claim 1
Independent Claim
105 words
IN A POWER STEERING GEAR FOR AN AUTOMOTIVE VEHICLE, A PERSONALLY ROTATABLE SHAFT, A POWER DRIVEN SHAFT, A LOST MOTION CONNECTION BETWEEN THE TWO SHAFTS ENABLING LIMITED RELATIVE ROTATIONAL DISPLACEMENT THEREBETWEEN, TORSION MEANS CONNECTING THE TWO SHAFTS, AN AXIALLY SHIFTABLE VALVE SPOOL CONNECTED WITH SAID POWER DRIVEN SHAFT TO ROTATE THEREWITH, CAM MEANS CARRIED BY SAID PERSONALLY ROTATABLE SHAFT AND SPOOL FOR SHIFTING SAID SPOOL AXIALLY UPON ROTATION OF THE LATTER SHAFT, FLUID ACTUATED POWER MEANS FOR DRRIVING SAID POWER DRIVEN SHAFT, AND MEANS INCLUDING PORTIONS CARRIED BY SAID SPOOL FOR SELECTIVELY DIRECTING FLUID POWER TO SAID POWER MEANS UPON AXIAL SHIFTING OF SAID SPOOL.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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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) | 1966-07-29 | 1967-01-28 | 1967-07-30 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1970-07-29 | 1971-01-28 | 1971-07-30 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1974-07-29 | 1975-01-28 | 1975-07-30 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |