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US3117466A
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Mechanism control
Assignee: Universal American Corp
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Filing: 1959-12-30
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Granted: 1964-01-14
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Expires: 1979-12-30
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Robert S Hinsey
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-06 11:00
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60T; B60T7/00; B60T7/02; B60T7/04; B60T7/045; B60T7/047; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T74/00; Y10T74/20; Y10T74/20396; Y10T74/20468; Y10T74/20528; Y10T74/20576; Y10T74/20636; Y10T74/20648; Y10T74/2066; Y10T74/20672; Y10T74/2069; Y10T74/20708
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
149 words
MECHANISM CONTROL INCLUDING A SUPPORT, A FOOT OPERATED LEVER ARTICULATELY MOUNTED ON SAID SUPPORT, ABUTMENT SURFACES ASSOCIATED WITH SAID SUPPORT AND SAID LEVER, DETENT MEANS ASSOCIATED WITH THE LEVER AND ENGAGEABLE WITH SAID SURFACES FOR RETAINING THE LEVER IN VARIOUS POSITIONS OF ADJUSTMENT, A CONTROL MEMBER MOVABLY SUPPORTED UPON SAID LEVER AND HAVING OPERATIVE CONNECTION WITH SAID DETENT MEANS, MEANS FOR MOVING SAID MEMBER INDEPENDENTLY OF THE LEVER INCLUDING A CONTROL ROD, MEANS EFFECTIVE TO BIAS THE MEMBER TO MOVE THE DETENT MEANS INTO ENGAGEMENT WITH SAID SURFACES, AN ELEMENT PROVIDED WITH A BORE FORMING A GUIDE FOR SAID ROD, AN INTERNAL CIRCULAR GROOVE FORMED IN SAID ELEMENT, SAID ROD BEING FORMED WITH A PERIPHERAL RECESS, AND A DETENT FORMED OF SPRING WIRE DISPOSED IN THE GROOVE IN SAID GUIDE ELEMENT AND BIASED TOWARD SAID ROD AND ENGAGEABLE IN THE RECESS FOR RETAINING THE CONTROL MEMBER IN INEFFECTIVE POSITION.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
149 words
MECHANISM CONTROL INCLUDING A SUPPORT, A FOOT OPERATED LEVER ARTICULATELY MOUNTED ON SAID SUPPORT, ABUTMENT SURFACES ASSOCIATED WITH SAID SUPPORT AND SAID LEVER, DETENT MEANS ASSOCIATED WITH THE LEVER AND ENGAGEABLE WITH SAID SURFACES FOR RETAINING THE LEVER IN VARIOUS POSITIONS OF ADJUSTMENT, A CONTROL MEMBER MOVABLY SUPPORTED UPON SAID LEVER AND HAVING OPERATIVE CONNECTION WITH SAID DETENT MEANS, MEANS FOR MOVING SAID MEMBER INDEPENDENTLY OF THE LEVER INCLUDING A CONTROL ROD, MEANS EFFECTIVE TO BIAS THE MEMBER TO MOVE THE DETENT MEANS INTO ENGAGEMENT WITH SAID SURFACES, AN ELEMENT PROVIDED WITH A BORE FORMING A GUIDE FOR SAID ROD, AN INTERNAL CIRCULAR GROOVE FORMED IN SAID ELEMENT, SAID ROD BEING FORMED WITH A PERIPHERAL RECESS, AND A DETENT FORMED OF SPRING WIRE DISPOSED IN THE GROOVE IN SAID GUIDE ELEMENT AND BIASED TOWARD SAID ROD AND ENGAGEABLE IN THE RECESS FOR RETAINING THE CONTROL MEMBER IN INEFFECTIVE POSITION.
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) | 1967-01-13 | 1967-07-15 | 1968-01-14 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1971-01-13 | 1971-07-15 | 1972-01-14 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1975-01-13 | 1975-07-15 | 1976-01-14 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |