US3109320A
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Brake lever
Assignee: Motors Liquidation Co
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Filing: 1961-04-12
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Granted: 1963-11-05
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Expires: 1981-04-12
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Homer V Krautwurst
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 21:18
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60T; B60T7/00; B60T7/02; B60T7/08; B60T7/10; B60T7/108; B60T7/102; B60T7/104; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T74/00; Y10T74/20; Y10T74/20396; Y10T74/20474; Y10T74/20492; Y10T74/20576; Y10T74/20582; Y10T74/206; Y10T74/20636; Y10T74/20648; Y10T74/20672; Y10T74/20678; Y10T74/20684; Y10T74/20696; Y10T74/20714; Y10T74/2072
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
158 words
A PARKING BRAKE LEVER COMPRISING IN COMBINATION, A MOUNTING MEANS, A LEVER PIVOTALLY SUPPORTED ON SAID MOUNTING MEANS, A COMPENSATING SECTOR PIVOTALLY MOUNTED ON SAID MOUNTING MEANS AND HAVING A BRAKE ACTUATING MEMBER ATTACHED THERETO, A RATCHET MEANS ON SAID MOUNTING MEANS, A RATCHET MEANS ON SAID COMPENSATING SECTOR, A GEAR SEGMENT ROTATABLY CARRIED ON SAID COMPENSATING SECTOR ENGAGING SAID MOUNTING MEANS FOR PROVIDING LIMITED ROTATION OF SAID GEAR SEGMENT UPON ROTATION OF SAID COMPENSATING SECTOR, A PAWL MEMBER CARRIED ON SAID LEVER, A LATCH MEMBER CARRIED ON SAID LEVER ENGAGING SAID RATCHET MEANS ON SAID MOUNTING MEANS, SAID PAWL MEMBER ENGAGING SAID RATCHET MEANS ON SAID COMPENSATING SECTOR, SAID LEVER AND SAID COMPENSATING SECTOR ROTATING ABOUT A COMMON AXIS TO PROVIDE BRAKE ACTUATION AND COUNTER-ROTATING UPON RELEASE OF SAID BRAKE LEVER THROUGH ARCS OF DIFFERENT MAGNITUDE UPON RETRACTION OF SAID BRAKE LEVER THEREBY PROVIDING A MEANS FOR TAKING UP EXCESSIVE CABLE SLACK FOR SAID PARKING BRAKE LEVER.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
158 words
A PARKING BRAKE LEVER COMPRISING IN COMBINATION, A MOUNTING MEANS, A LEVER PIVOTALLY SUPPORTED ON SAID MOUNTING MEANS, A COMPENSATING SECTOR PIVOTALLY MOUNTED ON SAID MOUNTING MEANS AND HAVING A BRAKE ACTUATING MEMBER ATTACHED THERETO, A RATCHET MEANS ON SAID MOUNTING MEANS, A RATCHET MEANS ON SAID COMPENSATING SECTOR, A GEAR SEGMENT ROTATABLY CARRIED ON SAID COMPENSATING SECTOR ENGAGING SAID MOUNTING MEANS FOR PROVIDING LIMITED ROTATION OF SAID GEAR SEGMENT UPON ROTATION OF SAID COMPENSATING SECTOR, A PAWL MEMBER CARRIED ON SAID LEVER, A LATCH MEMBER CARRIED ON SAID LEVER ENGAGING SAID RATCHET MEANS ON SAID MOUNTING MEANS, SAID PAWL MEMBER ENGAGING SAID RATCHET MEANS ON SAID COMPENSATING SECTOR, SAID LEVER AND SAID COMPENSATING SECTOR ROTATING ABOUT A COMMON AXIS TO PROVIDE BRAKE ACTUATION AND COUNTER-ROTATING UPON RELEASE OF SAID BRAKE LEVER THROUGH ARCS OF DIFFERENT MAGNITUDE UPON RETRACTION OF SAID BRAKE LEVER THEREBY PROVIDING A MEANS FOR TAKING UP EXCESSIVE CABLE SLACK FOR SAID PARKING BRAKE LEVER.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
US2507997A
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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) | 1966-11-04 | 1967-05-06 | 1967-11-05 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1970-11-04 | 1971-05-06 | 1971-11-05 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1974-11-04 | 1975-05-06 | 1975-11-05 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |