US3106853A
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Crank handles for window actuating mechanisms in automotive vehicles and the like
Assignee: Johnson Controls Interiors GmbH and Co KG
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Filing: 1960-02-09
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Granted: 1963-10-15
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Expires: 1980-02-09
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Herr Gerhard
- 👤 Cziptschirsch Kurt
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 07:41
CPC Classifications
G; G05; G05G; G05G1/00; G05G1/08; G05G1/085; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T292/00; Y10T292/82; Y10T74/00; Y10T74/20; Y10T74/20576; Y10T74/20732; Y10T74/20744; Y10T74/20876; Y10T74/20888; Y10T74/20912
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
124 words
A CRANK HANDLE COMPRISING, IN COMBINATION, A PLATELIKE CRANK ARM HAVING A SMOOTH INNER SIDE, AND OUTER SIDE, A TROUGH-SHAPED DEPRESSION FORMED IN SAID OUTER SIDE, AN UNDERCUT FLANGE EXTENDING ABOUT SAID DEPRESSION, AND AT LEAST ONE CUTOUT EXTENDING BETWEEN SAID DEPRESSION AND SAID INNER SIDE; AND A ONE-PIECE PAD COMPRISING A LAYER OF CUSHIONING MATERIAL, A YIELDABLE ENVELOPE SURROUNDING SAID LAYER AND HAVING CIRCUMFERENTIAL EDGE, AND AT LEAST ONE RESILIENT TONGUE-LIKE RETAINING ELEMENT EXTENDING FROM SAID ENVELOPE, SAID PAD RECEIVED IN SAID DEPRESSION IN SUCH MANNER THAT THE FLANGE OF SAID ARM ENGAGES WITH AND RELEASABLY HOLDS THE EDGE OF SAID ENVELOPE, AND THE RETAINING ELEMENT EXTENDING INTO SAID CUTOUT AND ENGAGING WITH SAID ARM TO RELEASABLY HOLD THE PAD IN SAID DEPRESSION.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
124 words
A CRANK HANDLE COMPRISING, IN COMBINATION, A PLATELIKE CRANK ARM HAVING A SMOOTH INNER SIDE, AND OUTER SIDE, A TROUGH-SHAPED DEPRESSION FORMED IN SAID OUTER SIDE, AN UNDERCUT FLANGE EXTENDING ABOUT SAID DEPRESSION, AND AT LEAST ONE CUTOUT EXTENDING BETWEEN SAID DEPRESSION AND SAID INNER SIDE; AND A ONE-PIECE PAD COMPRISING A LAYER OF CUSHIONING MATERIAL, A YIELDABLE ENVELOPE SURROUNDING SAID LAYER AND HAVING CIRCUMFERENTIAL EDGE, AND AT LEAST ONE RESILIENT TONGUE-LIKE RETAINING ELEMENT EXTENDING FROM SAID ENVELOPE, SAID PAD RECEIVED IN SAID DEPRESSION IN SUCH MANNER THAT THE FLANGE OF SAID ARM ENGAGES WITH AND RELEASABLY HOLDS THE EDGE OF SAID ENVELOPE, AND THE RETAINING ELEMENT EXTENDING INTO SAID CUTOUT AND ENGAGING WITH SAID ARM TO RELEASABLY HOLD THE PAD IN SAID DEPRESSION.
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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) | 1966-10-14 | 1967-04-15 | 1967-10-15 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1970-10-14 | 1971-04-15 | 1971-10-15 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1974-10-14 | 1975-04-15 | 1975-10-15 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |